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Topaz Slammed & Awesome Dubber

96 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#894721
I am looking for a pop up Sunroof for my 73 beetle, Can any one tell me where to obtain a new or second hand one?

Two days ago I bought a sunroof from a dandenong vdub wrecker. i was told it was off a beetle, but it was definatly from a kombi. It was flat with no curve!!! We took it back & was abused, got our money back but will never ever go back thier again! 😬
Samantha 🤪

'73 Super Beetle: Fully restored, bare metal re-spray, custom interior...lovin' it 🙂

Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"

1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#894739
I am no expert, but every pop up sunroof (tinted glass) Ive seen on a beetle has been flat not curved.
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scot70wagon Wolfsburg Wizard

543 posts · joined Sep 2010 ·

#894753
agreed. they are all flat, which is why they leak live a sieve. thats why britax style is so popular.
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Tonz Magonz Officially Full-On Dubber

201 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#894799
Not quite correct..
In the late 80s I bought and had installed a curved glass pop up sunroof in a '74 L Bug, specifically made for VW beetle.
It came from The Sunroof Centre in Melbourne..
Not sure if they are still around but worth looking..
Good luck.
Tony

Topaz Slammed & Awesome Dubber

96 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#894805
Hi, Thanks for everyone's response. I have emailed the sun roof centre... so just waiting for a answer. I have seen a sunroof for a beetle that did have a strong curve, it was a used one from VW wrecker, but it looked too old and might have leaked.
Samantha 🤪

'73 Super Beetle: Fully restored, bare metal re-spray, custom interior...lovin' it 🙂

69bug Officially Full-On Dubber

300 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·

#894811
Lee has a sunroof?
Talk to him maybe
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Topaz Slammed & Awesome Dubber

96 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#894839
69bug wrote:Lee has a sunroof?
Talk to him maybe
Thanks.
How do I get in touch with him? is he a member?
Samantha 🤪

'73 Super Beetle: Fully restored, bare metal re-spray, custom interior...lovin' it 🙂

Topaz Slammed & Awesome Dubber

96 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#894953
Thanks, have sent him an email 🙂


Found this:
http://www.sunroofdoctor.com/popupkits.htm

scroll down to specialty sunroofs...one for new & old Beetles ❗
What do people think? Is it too big (18" x 28")?
& is it curved enough?

They are American but gave me a link to the Aussie manufacturer! 😵‍💫
http://www.crlaurence.com.au/crlapps/showline/offerpage.aspx?Productid=9574&GroupID=21824&History=30587:21809:21810:21814&ModelID=21824

There's a factory right here in Melbourne (my side too 🙂 ) so guess where I'll be going to have a look hehe 😵‍💫

I would still appreciate everyones input...I need to know if it will fit a beetle without distorting the roof or leaking...
Samantha 🤪

'73 Super Beetle: Fully restored, bare metal re-spray, custom interior...lovin' it 🙂

Topaz Slammed & Awesome Dubber

96 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#894966
Reply to my email to the Sunroof Centre:

Thanks for your enquiry, we can not fit a sunroof to your VW Beetle as the roof of your car is too round, if you have any queries do not hesitate to contact us on ph: (03) 9548-3366.

Regards

The Sunroof Centre
4/401 Princes Hwy
Noble Park Vic 3174
Ph: (03) 9548-3366
Fax: (03) 9558-5957
www.sunroofcentre.com.au

🙁

Oh well...the search continues...
Still hopefull CRL will work out!
Samantha 🤪

'73 Super Beetle: Fully restored, bare metal re-spray, custom interior...lovin' it 🙂