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po_bird · 06-04-2012, 11:44 PM

Thinking about putting a sunroof in my 85. Anyone have any problems or regrets with their sunroof.

67swb72klb · 06-04-2012, 11:47 PM

dont do it

tylervalo · 06-04-2012, 11:49 PM

My trucks PO did....cost me $500 to fix it:

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Finally got my truck in the shop and getting the top replaced:

Not many convertible K-10 in the world:

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chengny · 06-05-2012, 01:58 AM

I don't think you could even find a body shop/glass repair that will do an aftermarket install these days. They had to pay for too many new roofs due to leakage - now they won't touch them anymore.

**78 Big10 454** · 06-05-2012, 03:24 AM

Noooooooooooooo! I've never met anyone who had success after installing an aftermarket sunroof. If it didn't come from the factory, there must be a good reason for it.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-05-2012, 08:10 AM

I sure as heck wouldnt do it because of the leakage issue it detracts from the value of the truck.. the older it gets the more valuable it gets to a collector.. the less rust the better...sunroofs make for good future parts trucks

Edahall · 06-05-2012, 11:05 AM

It's also nearly impossible to find a sunroof with the right curvature.

motornut · 06-05-2012, 11:09 AM

We wanted one in the green one,but couldn't find a place to do it
told "none in stock sorry"
but did find some NOS aftermarket ones,some with dried out seals lol
havn't ruled it out but not high on the list anymore

76stepsidechevy · 06-05-2012, 11:15 AM

I put one in to replace an old two piece sunrood that was probably almost as old as my truck. I went a little bigger with the new one and it came out good. No more leaks, that old leaky one was shot and the company wasn't in business anymore so i couldn't get replacement seals. Im gonna be doing a cab swap now thanks to an accident and im on the fence about putting the sunroof in the next cab. It is kinda nice to have now that i have a good non leaky one
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motornut · 06-05-2012, 12:46 PM

but i did put one in the 81 lemans ,it didn't leak
I used a black roof tar caulking tube stuff
funny thing it made the even the 5% tint useless,the inside(glass of sunroof) had to be covered with black mactac to keep out the sunlight/heat

**1774btcrew** · 06-05-2012, 02:03 PM

I wouldn't put one in if it were me. I love factory sunroofs in vehicles that came with them but I just couldn't bring myself to cut a hole in my truck. If you decide you want to do it. I have a NOS one that should work with the curve of your roof.

kalbert · 06-05-2012, 07:56 PM

I'd have to agree with the NO's. Sunroof's are out, and unlike many other 25+ year old trends, they are not coming back. Even the best factory ones squeak, rattle, and leak. If you want to cut up the roof you'd be better off with one of those tacky 80's soft top conversions!

06-04-2012, 11:44 PM	#1
po_bird Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MUSKOGEE, OK Posts: 229	Anyone install a sunroof Thinking about putting a sunroof in my 85. Anyone have any problems or regrets with their sunroof. __________________ 72 SIERRA LB 74 C10 SB 85 C10 SB 75 EL CAMINO SS

06-04-2012, 11:47 PM	#2
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,452	Re: Anyone install a sunroof dont do it __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

06-05-2012, 01:58 AM	#4
chengny Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 349	Re: Anyone install a sunroof I don't think you could even find a body shop/glass repair that will do an aftermarket install these days. They had to pay for too many new roofs due to leakage - now they won't touch them anymore.

06-05-2012, 03:24 AM	#5
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: Anyone install a sunroof Noooooooooooooo! I've never met anyone who had success after installing an aftermarket sunroof. If it didn't come from the factory, there must be a good reason for it. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

06-05-2012, 08:10 AM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Anyone install a sunroof I sure as heck wouldnt do it because of the leakage issue it detracts from the value of the truck.. the older it gets the more valuable it gets to a collector.. the less rust the better...sunroofs make for good future parts trucks __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-05-2012, 11:05 AM	#7
Edahall Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Goliad, TX Posts: 672	Re: Anyone install a sunroof It's also nearly impossible to find a sunroof with the right curvature. __________________ 1990 ¾ ton 4x4 Chevy Suburban -Cummins Diesel - 12 valve - factory rebuilt -6 speed bullet proof manual transmission - NV5600 -Gear Vendors Overdrive - HX35 Holset Turbo -NP205 iron transfer case -3.73 gears -2" Lift

06-05-2012, 11:09 AM	#8
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Anyone install a sunroof We wanted one in the green one,but couldn't find a place to do it told "none in stock sorry" but did find some NOS aftermarket ones,some with dried out seals lol havn't ruled it out but not high on the list anymore __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-05-2012, 11:15 AM	#9
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: Anyone install a sunroof I put one in to replace an old two piece sunrood that was probably almost as old as my truck. I went a little bigger with the new one and it came out good. No more leaks, that old leaky one was shot and the company wasn't in business anymore so i couldn't get replacement seals. Im gonna be doing a cab swap now thanks to an accident and im on the fence about putting the sunroof in the next cab. It is kinda nice to have now that i have a good non leaky one Posted via Mobile Device

06-05-2012, 12:46 PM	#10
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Anyone install a sunroof but i did put one in the 81 lemans ,it didn't leak I used a black roof tar caulking tube stuff funny thing it made the even the 5% tint useless,the inside(glass of sunroof) had to be covered with black mactac to keep out the sunlight/heat Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-05-2012, 02:03 PM	#11
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: Anyone install a sunroof I wouldn't put one in if it were me. I love factory sunroofs in vehicles that came with them but I just couldn't bring myself to cut a hole in my truck. If you decide you want to do it. I have a NOS one that should work with the curve of your roof.

06-05-2012, 07:56 PM	#12
kalbert Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 509	Re: Anyone install a sunroof I'd have to agree with the NO's. Sunroof's are out, and unlike many other 25+ year old trends, they are not coming back. Even the best factory ones squeak, rattle, and leak. If you want to cut up the roof you'd be better off with one of those tacky 80's soft top conversions!



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