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Erics51chevy · 02-09-2018, 01:48 PM

Sorry if this is already a thread. The search function doesnt work on my phone.

Has anybody put a sunroof in these trucks? Non sliding or sliding.

PDW HOTRODS · 02-09-2018, 02:19 PM

I have not done it, but I was thinking about building an extended cab and a sliding sunroof from a newer car might be a good idea at the same time. I would have to add to the roof in the middle and its a big flat area so any wave would show. A sliding sun roof would add structure and might be easier to bodywork.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-09-2018, 07:52 PM

Put me down as a, “Hell no!”

**mongocanfly** · 02-09-2018, 08:50 PM

^^^ditto^^^

Indian113 · 02-09-2018, 09:24 PM

I would think a AD or TF has too much curve to the Roof for a Flat Sun Roof.

Erics51chevy · 02-09-2018, 10:56 PM

Curved glass no? i have a sliding one in my f350 and i enjoy it a lot.

crossfire84 · 02-09-2018, 11:23 PM

Be the first and let us know.

Erics51chevy · 02-10-2018, 12:31 AM

I have a loooong way for that!

**G&R's57GMC** · 02-10-2018, 12:54 AM

Not a good idea as most aftermarket units leak over time .

Daze57 · 02-10-2018, 03:51 AM

nope

MARTINSR · 02-10-2018, 11:23 AM

Nope nope nope.

Brian

Erics51chevy · 02-10-2018, 01:47 PM

If i didnt know any better... id think you guys dont like the idea of sunroofs in this truck.

**Advanced Design** · 02-10-2018, 02:11 PM

I wouldn't want one for mine.

Here is a truck build starting and it does have a sunroof. He is planning on replacing the roof panel to get rid of it.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753666

lynx5653 · 02-10-2018, 02:22 PM

Here is one in my 55 previous owner installed it. I wouldn't have put one in but it isn't to bad does help in summer with heat.

Indian113 · 02-10-2018, 02:45 PM

My Dad told me many years AGO- Son just because YOU can do Something doesn't Really Mean YOU SHOULD!

vintovka · 02-10-2018, 04:30 PM

even a rear slider can be a PITA. Sunroof leakage has damaged many vehicles and IMHO not worth the effort.

**mr48chev** · 02-10-2018, 11:15 PM

Well I can't knock a guy for thinking he would like a sunroof but when the guys said that is "so 1980's " here is mine since removed and filled in 1982.
At one time after I decided to stretch my cab I bought the complete roof with sliding sunroof off an 80 Cutlass but that is headed out in the next scrap load.
Admittedly mine was kind of cool but I don't think that it vented enough air when open to compensate for the heat that it generated inside the truck.

Still on our trucks I think they need to go with some of the other70's and 80's stuff like wheels that stuck outside the fenders and chrome side pipes.

MARTINSR · 02-11-2018, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian113

My Dad told me many years AGO- Son just because YOU can do Something doesn't Really Mean YOU SHOULD!

This is a very profound statement. You modify a car or truck to look better or operate better. So many custom changes only make the owner feel better because it pulled it off. If it doesn't really make you happy because it works and looks better don't do it.

If you think it will, then cool, your truck is suppose to do that. But think about it well before you start cutting.

Brian

MARTINSR · 02-11-2018, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Well I can't knock a guy for thinking he would like a sunroof but when the guys said that is "so 1980's " here is mine since removed and filled in 1982.
At one time after I decided to stretch my cab I bought the complete roof with sliding sunroof off an 80 Cutlass but that is headed out in the next scrap load.
Admittedly mine was kind of cool but I don't think that it vented enough air when open to compensate for the heat that it generated inside the truck.

Still on our trucks I think they need to go with some of the other70's and 80's stuff like wheels that stuck outside the fenders and chrome side pipes.

My cowl vent did it all!

There is nothing that can send air through that cab more than that cowl vent!

Brian

**mr48chev** · 02-11-2018, 05:39 PM

My cowl vent worked great, sometimes great at pulling the heat coming out of the 120 louvers right back into the truck. As you probably well know when you chop one of these trucks the windows just about get out of the ventilation equation.

I think most of us agree that the sunroof was great 80's stuff that needs to be left in the 80's. Even then most of us who had the wished we would not have put them not long after we did.

MARTINSR · 02-11-2018, 05:51 PM

I'm thinking that and the pastel graphics need to stay in the 80's.

Brian

02-09-2018, 01:48 PM	#1
Erics51chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Fort Washington Pa Posts: 145	Sunroof Sorry if this is already a thread. The search function doesnt work on my phone. Has anybody put a sunroof in these trucks? Non sliding or sliding.

02-09-2018, 02:19 PM	#2
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 502	Re: Sunroof I have not done it, but I was thinking about building an extended cab and a sliding sunroof from a newer car might be a good idea at the same time. I would have to add to the roof in the middle and its a big flat area so any wave would show. A sliding sun roof would add structure and might be easier to bodywork.

02-09-2018, 07:52 PM	#3
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: Sunroof Put me down as a, “Hell no!” __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

02-09-2018, 08:50 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Sunroof ^^^ditto^^^ __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-09-2018, 09:24 PM	#5
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Sunroof I would think a AD or TF has too much curve to the Roof for a Flat Sun Roof.

02-09-2018, 10:56 PM	#6
Erics51chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Fort Washington Pa Posts: 145	Re: Sunroof Curved glass no? i have a sliding one in my f350 and i enjoy it a lot.

02-09-2018, 11:23 PM	#7
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,750	Re: Sunroof Be the first and let us know. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

02-10-2018, 12:31 AM	#8
Erics51chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Fort Washington Pa Posts: 145	Re: Sunroof I have a loooong way for that!

02-10-2018, 12:54 AM	#9
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Sunroof Not a good idea as most aftermarket units leak over time . __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

02-10-2018, 03:51 AM	#10
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Sunroof nope

02-10-2018, 11:23 AM	#11
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Sunroof Nope nope nope. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

02-10-2018, 01:47 PM	#12
Erics51chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Fort Washington Pa Posts: 145	Re: Sunroof If i didnt know any better... id think you guys dont like the idea of sunroofs in this truck.

02-10-2018, 02:11 PM	#13
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Sunroof I wouldn't want one for mine. Here is a truck build starting and it does have a sunroof. He is planning on replacing the roof panel to get rid of it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753666 __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-10-2018, 02:22 PM	#14
lynx5653 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lagrange,ME Posts: 349	Re: Sunroof Here is one in my 55 previous owner installed it. I wouldn't have put one in but it isn't to bad does help in summer with heat. Attached Images __________________ 1955 2nd on 86 chassis Daily driver

02-10-2018, 02:45 PM	#15
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Sunroof My Dad told me many years AGO- Son just because YOU can do Something doesn't Really Mean YOU SHOULD!



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02-10-2018, 04:30 PM	#16
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,895	Re: Sunroof even a rear slider can be a PITA. Sunroof leakage has damaged many vehicles and IMHO not worth the effort. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

02-10-2018, 11:15 PM	#17
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Sunroof Well I can't knock a guy for thinking he would like a sunroof but when the guys said that is "so 1980's " here is mine since removed and filled in 1982. At one time after I decided to stretch my cab I bought the complete roof with sliding sunroof off an 80 Cutlass but that is headed out in the next scrap load. Admittedly mine was kind of cool but I don't think that it vented enough air when open to compensate for the heat that it generated inside the truck. Still on our trucks I think they need to go with some of the other70's and 80's stuff like wheels that stuck outside the fenders and chrome side pipes. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

02-11-2018, 05:39 PM	#20
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Sunroof My cowl vent worked great, sometimes great at pulling the heat coming out of the 120 louvers right back into the truck. As you probably well know when you chop one of these trucks the windows just about get out of the ventilation equation. I think most of us agree that the sunroof was great 80's stuff that needs to be left in the 80's. Even then most of us who had the wished we would not have put them not long after we did. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

02-11-2018, 05:51 PM	#21
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Sunroof I'm thinking that and the pastel graphics need to stay in the 80's. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

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