[scroz stang]

I just replaced the seal around my sunroof on my 2.3l Mustang lx. This did not fix the leaking problem I had before I replaced the seal. I hate the sunroofs on these cars. Anyways, here is my question. Can I get rid of my sunroof by cutting and welding a hardtop roof skin on? If so, is it costly? I dont have the money to sell my car and try and buy a hard top car. If I did I would be driving a badass hardtop 5.0

[tuxstang]

Glass or roof seals are not the only remedy to factory sunroof leaks ... check the seal of the locating tabs holes on the roof, that's where my Pace Car leaks.

[PerformancePartsInc]

Originally Posted by tuxstang

Glass or roof seals are not the only remedy to factory sunroof leaks ... check the seal of the locating tabs holes on the roof, that's where my Pace Car leaks.

Tuxstang is correct but we'd add that you might want to check the drain tubes too as they are sources for leaks very often...

[scroz stang]

Thanks for the replies, Ill be sure check the drain tubes and the tab holes on the roof. But still, is it possible to remove the sunroof completely?

[SM90Stanger]

Originally Posted by scroz stang

Thanks for the replies, Ill be sure check the drain tubes and the tab holes on the roof. But still, is it possible to remove the sunroof completely?

Hey Scroz,

I have been thinking of putting a "sun-roof" in my coupe. However I would not make it so that it could open because yes, those are very leaky.

So I will give you two options (or the 3rd option which is do nothing or fix it, lol):

1) Turn the sunroof into regular coupe. You need not worry about getting an entire coupe roof skin because surely the coupes and sunroof (and even the hatchback) stangs have the same "roof-type" (size, dimensions, shape, contour). All you will need is enough sheet metal to fill the hole that is left by the sunroof. Then take all of the roof pieces out including the window, headliner, heat pads etc. The sunroof shouldn't be that difficult to take out. Then cut your sheet metal to the proper size, weld her in there, and bondo it up. If you have any questions regarding the details in this fabrication process, don't be afraid to ask .

2) Seal the window directly to the roof. Being that your car has a sunroof, it makes it more valuable/rarer so what you could to to stop the leak is take out all of the mechanical pieces and plop the window down on some sealant (silicone or otherwise). This way you keep the car "original", stop the leak and let the sunny rays reach the cockpit! This is my plan, but first I have to find a suitable sunroof.

Remember that with fabrication, anything is possible.

Also I have a question for you and all of those other sunroof stang owners: Is the frame on your roof the same as in a coupe? I have posted a picture of what it is in a coupe (one piece that goes across the middle of the roof from door to door where the light on the roof would normally be). Just want to know if it is the same or different, and if it is different can someone please post a picture for me?

Good luck!

[SM90Stanger]

Okay so I went out to the junk-yard yesterday and picked myself up a sunroof out of a 90's pontiac. It lifts up manually. I have a few questions that maybe someone could answer (sorry for thread-stealin').

I have a coupe with just a single piece of frame that goes across the middle of the roof as seen in the last post. I am wondering if I will need to reinforce the roof with extra frame-work? Could someone show me a picture of their roof-frame for a sunroof? Also I am just wondering what the dimensions of a mustang sun-roof glass is? The one I picked up is 15" wide by about 2' or so.

Thanks for anyone who can answer, Steve