Sun roof - advice

[John R]

Hi
I'm currently half way through restoring my 1973 TC Special.  intend to tackle the body shortly but as it currently has a sun roof fitted I'm uncertain whether to return it to orginal (no sun roof) or just replace it with a new one? In particular, I'm wondering if keeping the sun roof will reduce its value? If not can antone recommend a replacement sun roof supplier?
Thanks in advance
John

[JR73]

It’s more a case of whether you would prefer a sunroof or not? - Your car.

If you decide to delete it then I would recommend getting a full roof section rather than trying to fill the section that has been removed, it may not seem like it but it will be easier and give a better finish that won’t show over time.

[EuropaTC]

I would recommend getting a full roof section rather than trying to fill the section that has been removed, it may not seem like it but it will be easier and give a better finish that won’t show over time.

Definitely !

I once had a Marcos that I decided would look better without it's sun roof so I took it out and attempted to form a template & fill the hole. It took me ages to do, never looked right and a few years later I ended up putting the sunroof back before I finally sold the car.  A roof section sounds a much better idea !

Brian

[TurboFource]

I was wondering about this as my car has a sunroof also. I also have the section that was removed, so all that is missing is the thickness of a sawblade. I believe this can be replaced. I am going to wait until car is on road to see if I like the sunroof or not (will be doing paint and bodywork last in case funds run short......)

[BDA]

Before I really started on my car, I bought a sunroof kit but it ate up a bit of headroom (which is at a premium for me) and the sunroof wouldn’t fit in either trunk so if I were to be surprised by some rain, I would get wet! I ended up selling it.

Just some things to think about.

[Richard48Y]

"Sun-Roof", "Moon-Roof", either makes me roll my eyes!
Long ago I knew a guy who bought a brand new MGB Roadster, then he got a removable hard-top for it, and had a sun-roof fitted to the hard-top. 
Maybe I'm the only one who does not see the sense of that?
And they tend to leak!

[John R]

Many thanks for all the advice. I'm inclined to replace the section but wasn't able to locate a supplier for a new roof sectin. Any suggestions? Cheers

[EuropaTC]

I'd give Richard at Banks a call, he supplies bodyshells so is probably a reliable source. The other one is a place in Norfolk, Boss Motors, and they even have a Europa shell on their facebook page !

https://www.facebook.com/Boss-motors-1852531295061863/

[Pfreen]

My car originally came with a California Customs sunroof as well.
When I redid the car in 2017, I was not sure.  I did install a new Sunroof.  It is a Webasto.  A 321M, which is an electric sunroof.  It required filling in the roof section by about 3", because it was slightly shallower depthwise than the original.

I attached a photo.

It works fine, but my car also has ac, so the sunroof is not needed for ventilation.

In retrospect, I would not fit a sunroof.  It is noisy and smelly.  Sometimes that is good, but generally not.

I attached a photo for reference.  It fit pretty darn well and I think it looks nice.  It does not leak, so it is not a problem.

[Yellowbelly]

I have a sunroof replacement panel I would be willing to let go as I am happy with the sunroof in mine.