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I have always wanted a car with a sunroof.
Recently I purchased a series 1 AU Fairlane Millennium with the Tickford VCT 6 Congo green with black leather interior, a beautiful car in excellent condition only travelled 140000 klms ![]() Unfortunately there is no sunroof ![]() ![]() ![]() So being a pretty handy sort of a bloke I am thinking of installing a sunroof myself. As finances are not great at the moment it will probally be a second hand unit. Quite often there is one or two for sale on ebay and gumtree etc. I like the spoiler type such as the Hollandia 300 which is electrically operated and slides back over the roof making installation easier not having to take out the headliner. I've researched the installation online and I feel confident that I can do it. There's a couple of items I'm not quite sure on, hopefully some one can help ![]() ![]() When cutting the hole in the Failanes roof is there any steel stiffening braces or electric cables to be removed or cut through? When connecting the electrics the switch connects to a posative from the ignition switch? Would connecting to the map reading lighting be ok? Or is there a cable in the loom above the headliner as a sunroof was an option for Fairlane? If anyone has done a sunroof install any tips or help would be great ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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If you cut the head lining first you should get a fair idea and see what is in the roof to move or steer clear of when cutting the metal ,as for the wiring best bet would be from the fuse block or ignition side of things, Maybe a ring around a few wreckers to see if they have a wrecked one you may be able to view the hole to what went ware,,
P.S please refrain from writing complete postings in Color Cheers Whoosha |
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^^^^^^ What Whoosh said about the color! Or bold for that matter.
There is no way that the map reading light circuit will be able to deliver the power requirements for an electric sunroof. You will need run power from the fuse box. I would also suggest removing the headliner during install. It will make life so much easier. Stu
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also be very sure you are up to the job there is no turning back once you cut the roof.not trying to be negative but I have seen many handyman specials that have gotten out of hand because " it looked easy enough"
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Thank's for the replies,I was not aware there is a problem with bold coloured font
![]() I intend to make an upper and lower template using 3mm MDF then position the lower under the headliner and mark 2 predrilled holes through the lower template, headliner and metal roof with an awl. From above drill 2 x 5mm holes through the roof then bolt both upper and lower templates in position with 5mm bolts and wing nuts. Making sure the roof paint is well protected with masking tape I can then mark the cut line around the top roof template with a fine marker. Next from inside the vehicle I will carefully cut around the lower template through the headliner using a sharp stanley knife, then once the liner is cut through the templates can be removed. Then comes the point of no return ![]() Working above the vehicle drill a hole with a 50mm hole saw through the roof ![]() Make a second cut carefully following the cut line remove any burrs and paint the raw metal edge with a primer. The sunroof can now be fitted. The owners manual shows the sunroof connects to the 30 amp power window/power seat circuit breaker, so maybe there's a cable? How does all that sound? ![]() ![]() |
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^^^^^^
Yep, glad it is you and not me. I know why you want a sunroof, but all I can say TG for factory fitted!
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2002 AU II LTD 5.6L 342ci T3 Short, AFR165 heads, Comp XE270HR-12 Cam, Brembo 4/4s(355/330), T3 5 spokes, LC-1 wideband, Whiteline HD swaybars, TCE 3K Hi Stall, PWR Auto Trans Cooler, Koni shocks, King Low Springs, Hurricane headers, 100 cpsi cats, Twin 2.5" exhaust. Quarter Mile: 13.73 @ 105.86mph Runner Up NA/DA to BF Fairlane/LTD Geelong AFD 2024 ![]() 2002 XR8 pursuit 250 Custom twin 2.5" exhaust w Herrod modifed extractors, Tuned with Moates QH
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first time jobs, pioneering at it`s best
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