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rpm750 Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2007 Posts: 390 Location: Newnan, Ga
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Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject: Sunroof, Metal Slider 101 |
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The Sliding top wouldn't go back very far.....
That was about it. It wouldn't open any further.
So today I took some time to look into why it wouldn't open. In the process I learned how the mechanism works.
The top slides back into a pocket like frame....
Remove the two screws you see, there's two more on the other side....
The Pin slides out and the spring keeps it in place nice and tight....
This pin system pivots so when the top is almost closed it rides up on a cam that raises the back of the top, bringing it level with the roof. Simple!
With those simple steps the sunroof is out. The cover that the headliner is glued to slides under the top. By removing the philips screws around the trim pieces you see the cables will come out and you can remove the head liner tray. This is what was keeping the top from opening all the way. The top was hitting the tray.
The tray out of the car....
Now it's just removing and cleaning everything so I can put it back together.
Here's what all the parts look like taken apart....
Thats the crank, all it does is moves the cables in opposite directions. One tooth off and the top will bind when opened. All the guides are plastic and mine will be replaced at some point. I was very careful removing them as not to damage them. I cleaned all the rust off and greased the plastic channels so it would slide nice and free.
The guides on the sides are aluminum.
So now the top opens all the way.....
So that is it, very simple. All the parts need to be greased a bit to help against rusting as you saw. If you need any of those plastic parts they are reproduced and can be picked up at several VW suppliers. _________________ rpm750
'64 Sunroof "Geek"
'74 SB "Chigger"
'70 Bus
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Hotrodvw Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2004 Posts: 6327 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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Nice work! I haven't pulled mine apart yet, it has a couple of gremlins that need to be addressed. _________________ '67 Sunroof
Eric
78x94 with IDA's....oober fun
Horsepower is an addiction........Addictions cost
lots of money!
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olson1955 Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2007 Posts: 177 Location: salem,oregon
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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i need to do this with my 70!
PO put in new cables.. but it seems to just spin at times.. and sometimes just stopped but then goes back..
looks like i needa look at it ..
and i ordered new seals since when it rains iam soaked inside..lol _________________ www.myspace.com/vwcody to see pics of my 66 Bug Project |
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74 Thing Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2004 Posts: 7369
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Make sure your drain holes are cleared so that water will drain through the tubes and out when it rains. |
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rpm750 Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2007 Posts: 390 Location: Newnan, Ga
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:10 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, I failed to mention that I washed the drains out. Be careful if you stick anything down the drains to clean them. My car is apart and the hoses look dry/hard. They may break if you get rough with them. Having an open drain will keep the rain off ya! _________________ rpm750
'64 Sunroof "Geek"
'74 SB "Chigger"
'70 Bus
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gerg a.k.a. 6volt65
Joined: April 25, 2003 Posts: 5454 Location: Monroe, LA
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:22 am Post subject: |
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Great info.
I just had a sunroof clip cut into my '65 before paint. I need to add the drain tubes still.
_________________ Gerg
. . . I got 99 problems and my bus ain't one . . .
'65 Sunroof Beetle
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rpm750 Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2007 Posts: 390 Location: Newnan, Ga
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gerg a.k.a. 6volt65
Joined: April 25, 2003 Posts: 5454 Location: Monroe, LA
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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L360, Sea Blue.
Very funny color depending on the lighting.
Actually darker than it looks but the flash lit it up
Thanks!
Looks like original color of your car. _________________ Gerg
. . . I got 99 problems and my bus ain't one . . .
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'65 Vert
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rpm750 Samba Member
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olson1955 Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2007 Posts: 177 Location: salem,oregon
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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i still need to look at my cables to see why it spins but i cleared out my drain tubes and now its cleaned up!! _________________ www.myspace.com/vwcody to see pics of my 66 Bug Project |
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Jgowin Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2008 Posts: 289 Location: North GA
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:34 am Post subject: |
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You might want to check around, the later cars have metal tubes that will replace those small plastic guides for your cables. My 64 had the same thing and they fit mine. Also the later cars have a metal plate that replaces that small clip that holds your cables to your gear. The best I can tell parts off of later bugs and flat windshield supers will interchange. The Bentley Manual has a real good section on adjustments, also West coast metric sells a manual them too.(which looks like a photo copy of whats in the Bentley) But it looks your the right track, good luck! |
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Larry Mcgrath Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject: Sliding steel sunroof |
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Excellent Pics ,,I am having to remove my sliding sunroof to replace seals
and you have shown the way,,If you are ever replacing felt seals front/rear please post some Pics Mine is a 1965 /1300
Well done again ,,,A picture is worth a thousand words ,,, |
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rpm750 Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2007 Posts: 390 Location: Newnan, Ga
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:35 am Post subject: Type of Glue |
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I've got new seals/felt to install on my Sunroof, what type of contact cement would be best to use? Would the yellow 3M weatherstripping glue work? I have some contact cement made by Dap but I'm worried that the heat will make it soft and the felt will slip out.
Also I know the foam/rubber seal goes on the slider part of the Sunroof but does it go towards the rear of the lip or the front? _________________ rpm750
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gerg a.k.a. 6volt65
Joined: April 25, 2003 Posts: 5454 Location: Monroe, LA
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:26 am Post subject: |
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Starting on mine today _________________ Gerg
. . . I got 99 problems and my bus ain't one . . .
'65 Sunroof Beetle
'65 Vert
'60 Singlecab |
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veedubcrazy Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2005 Posts: 2130 Location: La Porte, Tx.
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:48 am Post subject: |
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I referenced this exact thread when I pulled mine out. I will do so again when it goes back together... _________________ 1967 Deluxe Sedan |
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DarrelgoolsbyVW Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2009 Posts: 10 Location: Chuckey, Tn
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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The PO took all the guts out of the sun roof in my 66. I dunno why but I've found many things that point to him being a complete dumbass. No seals no crank no cable nothing but the metal roof its self that I have held up with a water bottle I shoved in the hole. Gotta love POs! |
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gerg a.k.a. 6volt65
Joined: April 25, 2003 Posts: 5454 Location: Monroe, LA
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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Just cranked mine back and forth for the first time ever.
Works like a DREAM!!!
I have dreaded this day for a long time but all is well!
Now to disassemble, clean up the rails, lubricate and install. Seals next
_________________ Gerg
. . . I got 99 problems and my bus ain't one . . .
'65 Sunroof Beetle
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rpm750 Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2007 Posts: 390 Location: Newnan, Ga
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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Nice Greg. Have you installed the felt and seal yet. I can't seem to figure out where the rear seal goes looks like it is against the raised part of the top. That car is sweet, I'm in the process of trading my '66 but was thinking about grafting a Sunroof. Well he's going to a good home and I'm getting a patina-ed '64. See my avatar.
DarrelgoolsbyVW, I have one thing to sat to that, you are so right. I'd go to some swap meets and see if you can score the parts. I was missing a few things from my sunroof and a good friend about 125mls from me went to his personal junk yard and sent me the parts. Personal junk yard he buys up whole cars and keeps them out of the crusher. I owe him a Hotdog and Beer at the next show we are at together! Really nice guy. I can put you in touch with him if you need the guides, cables and any other stuff for your sunroof. I'm sure he's on here, LMK.
Just noticed you are in Tn, he is in Ellijay not far south of ya. _________________ rpm750
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fluxcap Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2006 Posts: 1969 Location: Newnan GA
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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rpm750 wrote: |
I'm getting a patina-ed '64. See my avatar.
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I farted in there when I was looking at it the other day.
Glad you are finally going to be getting it. _________________ Eric - 1966 camper bus
"It's like, how much more black could this be, and the answer is none.......none more black." |
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gerg a.k.a. 6volt65
Joined: April 25, 2003 Posts: 5454 Location: Monroe, LA
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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rpm750 - Funny you ask, I unpacked it and laid it out just before I logged in here. I was going to look for pics for that very seal
Everything is cleaned and installed except the panel. Need to glue the seals.
Sure moves easier with the clean and greased cables _________________ Gerg
. . . I got 99 problems and my bus ain't one . . .
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