Aftermarket Ragtop

[NJ John]

Thanks for your input.
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[DAWGNME]

I'm back lol BUG FEVER is contagious

love the name (Javacardo) could be English or Spanish...

In the pictures below it shows the issues I'm having why it's taking me such a long time to pull the trigger lol. Does anyone have any ideas on how I should approach this? Do I need to weld in a new roof first? Can the dents be dollied out? Or just don't do it all inputs welcome

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[Javacardo]

I don’t know much about body work but I definitely think you need to plan to do some repairs the edges don’t go over as far as the damage. Good luck, keep us updated

[gringoloco2000]

I was scanning and did not see this answered anywhere or any other comments experience on the "New Style" version of the Legacy kit. It seems to be similar than the Britax, but around $500 less. Anyone? https://www.sunroofsource.com/vw-beetle-35-x-40-sliding-ragtop-folding-sunroof-kit-new-style/

[zodlaw]

If you watch their videos on YouTube they take the handle apart and I feel like there is not much to theirs. The opening is smaller also. The Teto is 3 food and the largest size you can get. The only other way is grafting and clips are $1500 and up theses days.
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[Fred_e81]

Hello everyone,

I have been looking into the legacy/Britax style ragtops. Which one is close to the original size? I’ve noticed that most open up all the way back to the rear window. I like the look of the original that leave a good gap between the rear window and the ragtop.

Also, how close to the windshield can I make the opening. I’ve seen some with a large space between the windshield and the cut out and I’ve seen a smaller gap . I prefer the smaller gap. Is it preference or is there some sort of structure that you don’t want to ruin?

Thank you in advance for any information.

[zodlaw]

I would think you can move it up, but they recommend 7". I didn't want a oh crap I cut it too close. The stock sun visor sticks out in the open some. The aftermarket one that came with mine I didn't install as I feel it's not needed if you have pop outs. I would go for the largest one you can get because if you don't you will regret it. I would do it all over again as I have been running mine for two weeks. I am updating my build thread with pictures of the install. Hope that helps.

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[Fred_e81]

Zodlaw,

Thank you for the response. I love the way yours came out. It is what I am looking at for my 62. Nice and subtle. What size did you order?

Also is it 7 inches to the outside of the frame or 7 inches to the inside of the frame?

Thank you for your help.

[zodlaw]

The measurement is from the inside. This is the unfortunately the best install out there. Do CC and then translate it to English. The size is 96x126cm or 38" x 50".

https://youtu.be/6x40KGjjEVY?si=AkOJ8KkhfOt8TV43
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