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| why didnt you graft a real clip in it? for the same price you could of had a legit sunroof.. |
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| why didnt you graft a real clip in it? for the same price you could of had a legit sunroof.. |
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72KYLE
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because this was 10x easier, I don't have acess or the skill for a real graft, and I felt better doing this to a phat chick then cutting up a real sunroof car.
It may be a little pricey but after buying a real clip, sourcing all of the new parts, welding it in, and assembling it I think this was cheaper in the end and much more toruble free. I'm not saying I wouldn't have rather had a real Goldie, but for me this is close enough.
Personally I wouldn't do it to an early model small window car, but for a daily driver or mild custom its a nice touch and it adds a nice feel durirng the warmer months. Open or closed its pretty hard to tell the difference from a real one unless your right next to it.
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vdubmax
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slidingragtops.com is the same model as the Streetbeat kit. The guy who runs slidingragtops.com is the old owner of streetbeat. The picture above is the old version of the vintage top. The top picture is the new version.
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have any install pics??
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At least I didn't go with this...
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well i never seen in person a ragtop like the one of the pic, they look nice, but i dont like to much the big black rail or piece... but what happens if i make a reduction....just for say something.. leave it like 1"1/2, can be that posible??... by the way.. nice herbie |
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72KYLE
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I've seen the fiberglass framed sunroof before, they just don't really look right when they're closed..
The nice thing about the smaller aluminum frame on mine is it follows the curve of the roof, and its quite strong.
The Fiberglass on the other seemed to take away some of the regidity of the roof and allow it to flex.
There are more pictures of mine in the build thread of the car.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 3:49 am Post subject: 35" x 40" What size? |
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Kylw72,
I think it looks great. What size did you get for your Herbie 35" x 40" Two Fold Sliding Ragtop Sunroof?
Did you put it in yourself?
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1365454
IS THIS THE SAME ONE YOU GOT ON YOUR HERBIE? CAN YOU LOOK THIS OVER AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU THINK THIS WOULD BE WORTH ME BUYING. I REALLY WANT A RAGTOP ON MY CAR, BUT THIS GUY SAYS THE KIT FOR SALE HAS MISSING PARTS. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
CAN YOU TELL WHAT IS MISSING?
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Who would want it with missing parts!  How much is a new Street Beat?
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To anyone who does decide to do this measure about 4 inches back from the windshield when you make the cut.
keep in mind this was my daily driver for nearly 3 years. rain, snow, sleet, wind, hail, dust storms, I drove it through all of it and I was always totally sealed from the elements.
I know people with $30,000 restorations with goldies that freaking spit on your lap in a little drizzle.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:23 pm Post subject: Re: Aftermarket Rag Top operation (video) |
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maybe I missed this, but who made the kit thats on your car with the aluminum rails?
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