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| posted on December 20th, 2009 at 07:58 PM |
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Are Britax sunroofs any good ?? Now looks like I will sell it.
Hi all,
Just wondering what the Britax sun roofs are any good as I just won a 72 model with rag top on ebay, mainly only want it for the roof and can sell off
any other usable parts.
Not planning on it going in current project, just keeping for a rainy day. I think !!!!!
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| posted on December 20th, 2009 at 08:35 PM |
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when they're in good nick they're great
i had a car with one for years, when it's shut you wouldnt even know it's there, theres no wind noise or drafts, never leaked a drop, although in
rain it does sound like your sitting in a tent
only problem is when the vinyl gets old and brittle it cracks where they fold and they can start leaking
be sure to keep the tracks sprayed with lubricant every month or so as well
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| posted on December 22nd, 2009 at 12:56 AM |
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I had one on my old Bug, it was ok, never leaked & no draft.
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| posted on December 22nd, 2009 at 06:47 PM |
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Good quality. My uncle's has lasted for nearly 15 years before the vinyl started to show signs of falling apart.
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| posted on December 22nd, 2009 at 09:08 PM |
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Thanks guys. Starting to wonder if I should fit this to my car that I am building. Perfect time as the body is still back to bare metal, just not
sure if I really want one when it comes to the crunch. However, I'm going to pick it up tomorrow so I may have some other spare parts for sale in the
near future.
Kev
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| posted on December 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 PM |
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Yep, I carn't knock em. Had one for the last 7 years almost now. Inside the lining is in need of replacement. But hey, never leaked. No draft or
anything from it. Was happy as when you open it up and enjoy it.
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| posted on December 23rd, 2009 at 12:28 PM |
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Personal opinion here
You are doing a grade 1 rebuild on an early 60's
Britax sun roofs are definitely 70's - just look at the handle
They are no where near as strong as a Golde - a Golde has a 1" frame that supports weight. A Britax just clamps to the hole you cut. Have a dif for
Black Betty by Che Castro (jonathon) He cut a Golde in and it shows the strength.
Here is Jon's post
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=24785&page=5
and here is one Bugboy did
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=6283&page=5#pid563003
All i am is saying is be 100% this is what you want - I just think every time you sit inside and see that big black plastic handle you will think
"did thay HAVE plastic in '63???"
Additionally - i find it hard to believe a Britax wont compromise the integrity of the stiffness of the body
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| posted on December 23rd, 2009 at 02:53 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Bizarre
Personal opinion here
You are doing a grade 1 rebuild on an early 60's
Britax sun roofs are definitely 70's - just look at the handle
They are no where near as strong as a Golde - a Golde has a 1" frame that supports weight. A Britax just clamps to the hole you cut. Have a dif for
Black Betty by Che Castro (jonathon) He cut a Golde in and it shows the strength.
Here is Jon's post
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=24785&page=5
and here is one Bugboy did
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=6283&page=5#pid563003
All i am is saying is be 100% this is what you want - I just think every time you sit inside and see that big black plastic handle you will think
"did thay HAVE plastic in '63???"
Additionally - i find it hard to believe a Britax wont compromise the integrity of the stiffness of the body
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Personal here too.
I agree with above post +
why ruin a perfectly good roof. Even a Golde tends to weaken the overall rigidity of the car, a Britax definately does IMO.
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| posted on December 23rd, 2009 at 05:20 PM |
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posted by Bizarre
Personal opinion here
You are doing a grade 1 rebuild on an early 60's
Britax sun roofs are definitely 70's - just look at the handle
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I just picked the car up and brought it home to Sydney. After looking at the rag top on the car, I think my car is more worthy (head swells) than
this one. It would need a new outer cover for starters. As to locking device, I thought it was ok and pulls the roof nice and tight. Then again, I
have never seen a Goldie.
I personally like the wind back steel sunroofs, but have never sat in a car with one or seen their operation. I have this fear with a rag top, even
if it is closed and you roll the car you are going to get serious injuries via the roof opening.
Sorry, but can you please explain the Britax sunroofs looking 70's and how the look differs from a Goldie. I honestly don't know and am not being a
smart arse.
I may sell the whole car off or dismantle and sell off all the parts.
Thanks, Kevin
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| posted on December 23rd, 2009 at 05:56 PM |
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This is a Golde handle
There was a pic in the ebay link that shows the Britax handle - large and plastic
OK - here is Britax
As i said - it is only my opinion
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| posted on December 23rd, 2009 at 06:10 PM |
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they made them electric in the early 90s but ive only seen the manual style in bugs
mine was 19 years old when i sold the car in 2007 and only fault with it aside from the winddeflector breaking off was the top cover was just starting
to get perishing cracks where it folds when open
and that was on a car that lived outside alot
theres a guy on here that had an 2 tone Sbug with one that he had recovered with merc cabrio material which looked ok
cant remember his AVD handle is but the car got cut up
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| posted on December 23rd, 2009 at 06:21 PM |
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For me it's the bolt in flimsy nature of the Britax. They are not bad for what they are, but you can definately notice the reduction in rigidity with
either roof, the Golde not so much though as the welded/pressed metal structure is prety strong. Put bars, shocks, low profile rubber and a big engine
etc etc and all of a sudden the car isn't so stiff anymore.
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| posted on December 23rd, 2009 at 06:27 PM |
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very true
worse yet are those sardine tin rollback top bugs
they're like driving around a fold up deckchair with half the bolts missing and a dak dak in the back
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| posted on December 23rd, 2009 at 06:54 PM |
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Yep, perfect analogy. I know more than just one car like that.
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| posted on December 26th, 2009 at 12:00 PM |
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got one in my 72 notch and love it. I don't have the wind deflector tho.
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| posted on December 26th, 2009 at 06:59 PM |
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Although I just bought this car, I am going to try and sell it complete in the new year. If not will dismantle and sell as parts, starting with the
roof section. The body has rust, but from a quick look the doors are good (hinges are tight & good alignment), front and back guards look ok, also
sell glass, headlights etc - just take a bit of work.
Hope you all had a great Christmas, Kevin
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| posted on December 27th, 2009 at 09:29 AM |
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got your other photos come thru kevin, can you please get some dimensions for me
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