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Vsyevolod
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:16 pm    Post subject: Short parking garage... need new sunroof Reply with quote

Now I know I've driven my Westy into this underground parking complex (Fremont PCC in Seattle) a few times. I guess that was my last Westy though. Or at least before getting the GoWesty lifter springs.

Anyway, I tried searching the Classifieds here for a replacement new or used sunroof (stock Westy item) and came up zip. Any ideas? Anyone have one they no longer need?

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Okay, I'm finding what I'm looking for at GoWesty and Van Cafe. I needed to search for "Skylight".

At Van Cafe, they have the GoWesty aftermarket version going for $30 (same price as GoWesty) yet they have a $40 and $42 version (clear and tinted) which are from The Skylight Guy, supposedly more flexible plastic. Any thoughts on this style? Anyone done the replacement?

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I replaced my skylight with a "smoked" one from theskylightguy (sold through Van Cafe). It almost takes more time to reply to your thread than it does to replace a skylight - super easy.

Two peices of plastic? Do you mean it's a double layer / sandwich type of window like the original? I really wanted a tinted skylight when I bought mine and they were only available as the single layer style at that time. I don't really think there is a functional difference between the two. The skylight is the least of our worries when it comes down to sound / temperature insulation concerns.

You might consider replacing any of the other parts while your at it.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I also used a replacement from Trevor.

You've seen his ads here from time to time (about every 10th thread comes up with his banner.

Here's his site: http://vanagonwestfaliaparts.com/

I think the single layer is vastly superior to the original two-layer -- thicker, more durable, less prone to fogging, etc.

As noted, easy to install.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This member advertises here. I see his banner add occasionally. http://vanagonwestfaliaparts.com/
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks gang, got it sorted. Y'all rock!

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