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jrsmith_2010 · 01-18-2009, 11:42 PM

hey guys, ive always wanted a sunroof in my truck, and now would be the best time to put one in if i am going to before its painted. so for those with them, what are the pros and cons of them? how would i put it in and where would be the best place to buy one?

**N2TRUX** · 01-19-2009, 12:10 AM

They leak.....no matter what....they leak.

D-Monkey · 01-19-2009, 12:11 AM

I have a reverse sunroof due to rust, not a huge fan ;p

72 CustomCamper · 01-19-2009, 12:13 AM

I installed one in a toyota I had. Worst thing I ever did...

Chuck

jrsmith_2010 · 01-19-2009, 12:27 AM

yea thats what i was thinkin, im just wanting something that i can have when it gets warm out (soon i hope!) that will be more summer worthy then just a plain solid top

72 CustomCamper · 01-19-2009, 01:56 AM

In a pickup I'd rather have a sliding rear window...

Chuck

Prong · 01-19-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

They leak.....no matter what....they leak.

Mine doesn't. By and large, I'm not a fan of sunroofs, but the Original owner did this one right. From all my research, mine was a early 90's Nissan Sentra/Maxima OEM unit. There's two seals on mine: an inner that seals the glass from below that runs about 2" from the perimeter, and a secondary seal that runs around the edge of the glass on top. There's about a 2" wide channel outward from the inner seal to the edge of the opening with 2 drain tubes that removes any water that comes through.

heavychevy79 · 01-19-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

They leak.....no matter what....they leak.

I second that.

Every one I've seen leaked and not only rusted the roof, but the floor also.

If you are going to that much trouble why not make it a removeable top
convertable? You know the ones that were pop in the 80s/90s.
A convertable truck would be sweet!

I think you can still buy the kits to do it.

Walts_restoration · 01-19-2009, 12:11 PM

jr your never gonna be happy.

convertable top would be cool, sunroof not so much, sounds cool now but by the time its installed you wouldnt like it imho. Sliding back window would probably be your best bet, unless you want to try making it a full removeable top, but i think that may be a step over a 16 year olds skill level, im 18 and i wouldnt have attempted caddy lights though so i dont know, its just alot of fab work.

Pyrotechnic · 01-19-2009, 03:48 PM

The sliding rear window is a great way to go. You can have it open on the highway and there isn't much wind noise.

BLE 'BURBAN · 01-19-2009, 03:53 PM

I'd like to fab in a panoramic sunroof out of a BMW X3,X5 or X6 into my suburban. But the lack of the all mighty cubic Dollar prevents me from doing so.

73chevyman · 01-19-2009, 03:55 PM

go convertible nothing has stopped you before

jrsmith_2010 · 01-19-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 73chevyman

go convertible nothing has stopped you before

thats my next trucks plan, i already got a cab, possiable long bed blazer

merca · 01-19-2009, 04:33 PM

heres my answer to a sunroof! i prefer no roof

jrsmith_2010 · 01-19-2009, 04:48 PM

damn i want one of them!

01-18-2009, 11:42 PM	#1
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Who all has sunroofs? hey guys, ive always wanted a sunroof in my truck, and now would be the best time to put one in if i am going to before its painted. so for those with them, what are the pros and cons of them? how would i put it in and where would be the best place to buy one? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

01-19-2009, 12:10 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Who all has sunroofs? They leak.....no matter what....they leak. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-19-2009, 12:11 AM	#3
D-Monkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 31	Re: Who all has sunroofs? I have a reverse sunroof due to rust, not a huge fan ;p

01-19-2009, 12:13 AM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Who all has sunroofs? I installed one in a toyota I had. Worst thing I ever did... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-19-2009, 12:27 AM	#5
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Who all has sunroofs? yea thats what i was thinkin, im just wanting something that i can have when it gets warm out (soon i hope!) that will be more summer worthy then just a plain solid top __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

01-19-2009, 01:56 AM	#6
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Who all has sunroofs? In a pickup I'd rather have a sliding rear window... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-19-2009, 12:11 PM	#9
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Who all has sunroofs? jr your never gonna be happy. convertable top would be cool, sunroof not so much, sounds cool now but by the time its installed you wouldnt like it imho. Sliding back window would probably be your best bet, unless you want to try making it a full removeable top, but i think that may be a step over a 16 year olds skill level, im 18 and i wouldnt have attempted caddy lights though so i dont know, its just alot of fab work. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-19-2009, 03:48 PM	#10
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Who all has sunroofs? The sliding rear window is a great way to go. You can have it open on the highway and there isn't much wind noise. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

01-19-2009, 03:53 PM	#11
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Who all has sunroofs? I'd like to fab in a panoramic sunroof out of a BMW X3,X5 or X6 into my suburban. But the lack of the all mighty cubic Dollar prevents me from doing so. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

01-19-2009, 03:55 PM	#12
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Who all has sunroofs? go convertible nothing has stopped you before __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

01-19-2009, 04:33 PM	#14
merca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: quakertown pa. Posts: 59	Re: Who all has sunroofs? heres my answer to a sunroof! i prefer no roof Attached Images

01-19-2009, 04:48 PM	#15
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Who all has sunroofs? damn i want one of them! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.



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