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Offline Pfreen

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Re: Sunroof
« Reply #15 on: Monday,August 12, 2019, 01:11:20 PM »
If you lean to the right a little, you get more headroom than stock, especially with it open.  I am 6’-2” and I just bought a helmet to autocross at Log 39.  I fit, but removed the seat cushion under my behind which gabe me an additional 1 inch.  We’ll see how it goes.

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Re: Sunroof
« Reply #16 on: Tuesday,August 13, 2019, 06:46:39 AM »
Mine didn't have a sunroof, but a dealer installed vinyl roof...
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Re: Sunroof
« Reply #17 on: Tuesday,August 13, 2019, 07:07:53 AM »
!!!!

Any photos you could share?

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Re: Sunroof
« Reply #18 on: Tuesday,August 13, 2019, 07:49:48 AM »
N. the PO took it off at some point. There are still the holes visible where they attached the edge chrome trim. The roof is now painted white (see my avatar). I think about going back to the vinyl top in white when I restore the car. Such a 70s thing to do!  ;D
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Re: Sunroof
« Reply #19 on: Tuesday,August 13, 2019, 03:49:05 PM »
I installed a glass sunroof in my TCS back around 1975.

It was purchased from Tomco (Washington state) and had 3 positions:  closed, tilt (rear up), or removed.  ...I made a storage case for it, and it fit in the luggage tray, so it was always with the car if removed.

There was no fiberglass work needed (it clamped in), and never leaked.

It made a HUGE difference in cockpit ventilation during the summer.

I did keep the panel I cut out in case it was ever returned to original.