W460 Sunroof removal
I have major corrosion around my sunroof. This has left a big hole behind the actual sunroof where previously duct tape was put around the seal to stop a leak which actualy held the water in. I have removed the headling and in my opinion from what i can see the rust and corrosion is so bad i m reluctantly going to have to remove the sunroof and look at blanking the hole. I would have to get this done profesionaly. My documents show this was instaled by Wood and Picket and i am gutted that it is in such a bad state. They call it a moon roof. It seems a shame to have to remove part of the history however i supose i am restoring it to original spec if it is welded up as i dont think sunroofs were a factory option in 1983 ?
No "factory" 460 sunroof at all as far as I am aware
Think there was a dealer fitted option in period if a little later
There is a full 463 SWB roof for sale on FB with sunroof hole and sunroof plate but the guy wants £1500 or so I think
Not sure if yours is long or short WB but the 460/463 roofs are the same in essence bar the sunroof
Not sure if it comes with headliner or motor and drive etc
I have a SWB motor and drive here from a 463
Probably no use anyway if you're going for originality...
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Thanks Gav yes i have seen that i think the black one. Will see what the body shop say as to blanking i know this is not easy but i would like to try and keep it as original as possible as everything else is. I have a short wheel base. The headliner was heavily cut away so only the front and back remain of the original. So looks like a complete new one will be required. I think the orignal bar across the middle has been removed just to add to the fun. Its going to be a big job for the boddy shop as front wings have holes under the headlamps, sills have rusted out rear quarrters and under rear door along with bottoms of doors which i think are repairable. All the usual places.
If this lot does not break the bank il need to add up the petrol tanks which have rusted out, straps,tank guard etc. I also know there was a miss fire on the engine which is the least of my worrys but needs sorting. I can then go on to the driver seat repair along with anything else thats uncovered on the way. Time to get some quotes.