Aftermarket Sunroof in Manta (Was "It's Summertime")

RetroSportCar · 05-12-2009

My car does not have an A/C and I am considering installing a decent sunroof that would fit nicely on a Manta. Any leads are appreciated.

Thanks in advance...

BQS4 · 05-12-2009

Try this:
CR Laurence SUNROOF : JC Whitney: Auto Parts & Accessories
I got one of these for my 74 Sportwagon, which the roof is similar, but, it will work. You can go as big as the 17 X 35 sunroof which is what I used. Once installed, you can leave the side windows closed and open the center dash vents and get tons of air. Worth it? YES!!!

Redskinsjbs · 05-12-2009

Originally Posted by RetroSportCar

My car does not have an A/C and I am considering installing a decent sunroof that would fit nicely on a Manta. Any leads are appreciated.

Thanks in advance...

Just don't make a hash of it!!! Too many cars have had their tops cut open improperly and as a result are now rust in the wind.

timemachine · 05-12-2009

Originally Posted by Redskinsjbs

Just don't make a hash of it!!! Too many cars have had their tops cut open improperly and as a result are now rust in the wind.

Agreed, bad sunroofs are ugly too. But more useful than dealer A/C on a sunny day.

Jim

RetroSportCar · 05-13-2009

Thanks guys! But what are the most common issues to look out for after having an aftermarket sunroof installed? if/when not done right..

BQS4 · 05-13-2009

Originally Posted by RetroSportCar

Thanks guys! But what are the most common issues to look out for after having an aftermarket sunroof installed? if/when not done right..

I installed mine myself, it's just READING the instructions carefully, and measuring not twice, but, several times before making the inital hole/cut. To make the actual cut, I used a tool similar to this:

Amazon.com: Bessey D23 All Purpose Sheet Metal Nibbler: Home Improvement

oldopelguy · 05-13-2009

Usually either the seal between the sunroof frame and the roof or the seal between the frame and the glass starts to leak and then you end up with water inside the car.

I always was going to put the appropriate sized one of these in the 4-door Kadett to give it a more Continental feel, but never got to it. Still thinking about it for the Coupe.

And one of these will make short work of making the hole, as long as you have an air compressor.

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Try this: CR Laurence SUNROOF : JC Whitney: Auto Parts & Accessories I got one of these for my 74 Sportwagon, which the roof is similar, but, it will work. You can go as big as the 17 X 35 sunroof which is what I used. Once installed, you can leave the side windows closed and open the center dash vents and get tons of air. Worth it? YES!!! __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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oldopelguy Have Opel, Will Travel Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saint Michael, MN Posts: 1,727 Logbook Entries: 3 Provided Answers: 2	Usually either the seal between the sunroof frame and the roof or the seal between the frame and the glass starts to leak and then you end up with water inside the car. I always was going to put the appropriate sized one of these in the 4-door Kadett to give it a more Continental feel, but never got to it. Still thinking about it for the Coupe. And one of these will make short work of making the hole, as long as you have an air compressor. __________________ 1958 Rekord Sedan, 1958 Olympia Wagon, 1959 Opel Olympia Sedan, 1967 Kadett Coupe, 1967 Admiral Sedan 4L CIH-6, 1968 Kadett fastback 1.1L, 1970 Kadett Wagon Turbo 2.2L, 1971 Kadett Sedan 1.1L, 1975 Manta Wagon 4.3L V-6

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