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Vsyevolod Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2009 Posts: 205 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:16 pm Post subject: Short parking garage... need new sunroof |
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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?
Stephen
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Vsyevolod Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2009 Posts: 205 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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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?
Thanks,
Stephen
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SCM Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2011 Posts: 3102 Location: Bozeman MT
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Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ '91 Westfalia GL Automatic (GTA "Turbo" Rebuild w/Peloquin) and 2.3L GoWesty Engine |
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Ahwahnee Samba Member
Joined: June 05, 2010 Posts: 9776 Location: Mt Lemmon, AZ
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Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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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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MarkWard Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2005 Posts: 17009 Location: Retired South Florida
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Vsyevolod Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2009 Posts: 205 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks gang, got it sorted. Y'all rock!
Stephen
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