weathershields sunroof

[240dkw]

I have brought home a 73 240z and it has a Weathershield sunroof. This type of sunroof is a folding type with a vinyl outer skin and a leather inner. I kind of like the look, but am worried as to how well it will keep out the wind,noise and water. any opinions are a great help.

Dan

[240dkw]

Here are a few pics of the sunroof. if anyone knows how well this type works, please let me know. The car is not running and I am going to do a full rebuild on the car, so if I need to cut off the roof and replace it with another one I will do that. Thanks

Dan

[Pop's Z]

Hi Dan, There was a sunroof like this on a really nice Z at the MSA Z Car show in April. I had never seen one on a Z before ( I had one like it on a 1962 VW) and I talked with the owner about it. There is a picture of it in my photo gallery here on page 4. The owner said it was quiet and did not leak.He was an engineer and had done many interesting mods of his car...some I liked, some I didn't. The one on my VW was ok...no leaks, but a bit noisy when closed, and it would raise up when traveling at 70 mph or so. I would keep it just for the uniqueness factor if it's in good shape. Just my 2 cents. Mike

[240dkw]

Mike: thanks for the input, so it looks like I can keep the sunroof as long as I never go over 70 mph . I do like the look and it is in very good shape. I think I will leave it as is. I am going to keep the roof from my parts car just in case though.

Dan