>From the look of the sunroof, it's an aftermarket one that opens. Concerns
that come to mind are:
It likely is tempered glass, and a fair amount of weight.
It's fairly big, 18 by 36 inches.
It would be waaaaayyyy too large for a back window.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Bob Winslade
1966-1600 Missy
1967-1600 Bender
(and I still owe a write-up on wheel bearings)
----- Original Message -----
From: "O'Farrell, Fergus" <Fergus.OFarrell@ngc.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:28 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] Hardtop sunroof idea, whadya-think
> >From the files of "don't you have enough projects, and can't you leave
> well enough alone":
>
> I have a beautifully restored hardtop, (no side windows, says "Tyler" on
> the inside label) given to me by a generous roadster owner who was not
> going to use it.
> Not sure if I will ever use it as well, as I always go topless (eww, bad
> mental picture there), and have realized my "bimini top" idea isn't
> going to work, as my head sticks up above the windshield frame line, so
> the canvas would be sitting on my head.
>
> So anyway, I saw this posted locally:
> http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/655433664.html
>
> And thought about either installing it in the hardtop, either in the
> roof (conventional) or as a replacement for the back window
> (un-conventional) to aid in ventilation / air flow.
>
> Opinions, suggestions welcomed. (wish I could find an alternate source,
> similarly priced, a bit closer..... Any list members near Escondido?)
>
> Fergus O
> 69 2000, delusions of project time grandeur
> HB, CA
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