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| posted on March 31st, 2012 at 09:59 PM |
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Pop up Sunroof, 1973 bug
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! 
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| posted on April 1st, 2012 at 08:17 AM |
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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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| posted on April 1st, 2012 at 09:34 AM |
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agreed. they are all flat, which is why they leak live a sieve. thats why britax style is so popular.
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| posted on April 1st, 2012 at 01:45 PM |
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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.
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| posted on April 1st, 2012 at 03:12 PM |
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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.
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| posted on April 1st, 2012 at 03:42 PM |
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Lee has a sunroof?
Talk to him maybe
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| posted on April 1st, 2012 at 05:56 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 69bug
Lee has a sunroof?
Talk to him maybe
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Thanks.
How do I get in touch with him? is he a member?
Samantha
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| posted on April 1st, 2012 at 06:06 PM |
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http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewprofile.php?memberid=156
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| posted on April 2nd, 2012 at 09:34 AM |
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Thanks, have sent him an email
Found this:
http://www.sunroofdoctor.com/popupkits.htm
scroll down to specialty sunroofs...[size=4]one for new & old Beetles  [/size]
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&a...
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
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| posted on April 2nd, 2012 at 11:35 AM |
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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
http://www.sunroofcentre.com.au
Oh well...the search continues...
Still hopefull CRL will work out!
Samantha
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