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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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I wrecked my EK hatch now working on a EG for drag race only , I want to get rid of the sunroof without just patching the hole, is it possible to take the sunroofless roof from the Ek and replace the EG roof without re shaping?
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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Unlikely....
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 04:53 AM
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Get some thin sheetmetal and cut it to fit the shape of the sunroof. Tach weld it all the way around slowly so that it doesn't warp and grind the welds smooth.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:09 AM
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If your sunroof to replace your old, or if you're just tired of the sunroof and you wish to install a metal replacement cap.You can completely disconnect the car battery to make sure nobody gets injured, and none of your electrical system is damaged in this process.Pop the inner ring of the frame that holds the star up
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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get a used roof skin or a new roof skin, patching will look terrible.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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roof skins arent HORRIBLY priced, if you're gonna do it id say go the smart route and buy a eg skin
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rayfrank
If your sunroof to replace your old, or if you're just tired of the sunroof and you wish to install a metal replacement cap.You can completely disconnect the car battery to make sure nobody gets injured, and none of your electrical system is damaged in this process.Pop the inner ring of the frame that holds the star up
I am never tired of sunroof I will never buy a car without it. but this car I am building is a drag car only, and I am removing all the u don't need parts that add extra weight, since at my location I cannot use lexan and too expensive to ship body panels so I am gutting and removing extras.

will it be decent if I cut a piece of roof from another eg with sunroof and patch it?

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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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the steal is very thin, the roof is a flat surface. a little bit of heat will make the panel warp. imo a roof skin is the way to go but it's your car. just my input. good luck
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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I am not in the US so things are really hard to get and super expensive when you get it, plus shipping cost a fortune. this is why I am trying to find a easy way to do it
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