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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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SC 79 sunroof hing

I have a 79 Rx7 with a metal sun roof that needs a front right hing. As far as I know this is a factory sunroof and not an after markit.

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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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If you can take a picture of what you need I will see if I have it.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Hear are the two pics of the front latches. The first is not broke and the second one is.





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Last edited by Wayne'r; Jan 24, 2011 at 08:28 PM. Reason: getting the pics to work
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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Yes, those are stock body brackets. Not sure if these were used in 79 & 80 or just the first year. The 79 rear flip latch was changed to a screw type mechanism in 1980 and eventually, the front mounts were changed to a tongue and slot arrangement. (80 or 81) You may want to keep an eye out for 79's being parted out. They are universal side to side.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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it is a '79 only part. Black dragon might sell what you need: http://www.blackdragonauto.com/icata....aspx?Page=102
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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There is an R on the right side and an L on the left. Thank you for the page at Black Dragon and will give them a call.

Thank you for the help

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 05:55 AM
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Wayne you could also try.... rx for ur 7..... in arizona I think he had some 79 sunroof bits NOS although he can be pricey at times he is good people. IF he doesn't have it PM me back we probably have one used as I have several 79 parts cars.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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I have that piece as well as all the sunroof related parts for the 79 in a box in my garage (except the hinges that attach to a glass sunroof, if they are different from the steel top I dont remember). I won't be home tonight but I should be able to send you some pictures by tomorrow evening.
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Thank you for the hinges RX Seven.

I still have a rattle in the roof but know I know it is not in the hing.
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