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dont know what to do about my sunroof! need opinion's/advice!!!

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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Red face dont know what to do about my sunroof! need opinion's/advice!!!

I have a 87, the previous owner decided he wanted a sunroof so he put a aftermarket in, I think unless mazda used just a pop-up sunroof from "Car & Concepts, well with the recent direct hit of hurricane CHARLEY it has started to leak... :-( I cant find a sunroof the same size anywhere to replace it!!!
Does any one have any alternate ideas like removing it completely and replacing it with...BLANK.... or where a good place to look might be????? Im open to any and all opinions!


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J Greene
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 01:54 PM
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First try to refresh the leaky seal by painting on a thin coat of RTV (silicone sealant) with your finger.
After it cures, close it & hose it to test.

If that fails, you could pull it & cap the hole with a 1/4" thick piece of "smoke" or translucent grey plexiglass.
Cut it 2" oversize, bevel the edges, attach it with ~30 flat head stainless screws & RTV.
A local plastic shop can fix you up.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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I don't know where your located in Florida but you can call Bob's Top Shop at 3939 N. John Young Parkway Orlando Florida 407-293-3447. If Sure Shot's suggestion doesn't work I would try to find a new seal.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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im in port Charlotte but my girl friend goes to school @ UCF so i go up there from time to time, Thanks ill call them.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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You might get a discount if you tell them the Magic Mechanic referred you. He is on a local radio station here and recommends them highly.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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you also might want to talk to Sun Auto Tops, they sell the pop up ones and i used to work there. but they are in ft lauderdale.
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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Do you have a phone # for sun auto tops????
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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yeah, its: (954) 462-3334

901 NW 7th Av
Fort Lauderdale, FL

really great guys there and the quality of their work is great too.
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