With the sliding panel ready to go, it is now time to install the center, inner plastic guide and the sunroof crank gear. They are self-adhesive and attach very well to a properly prepared panel. Next, properly cut the Wurth European Sound deadening panels and place. Now wipe the surface with Wurth Clean Solve. Start again with a grey Scotch-Brite pad and scuff the center area until the gloss has been removed. This step is not necessary however I wanted to decrease the outside road noise so this step is needed. Now mask the seal so it does not roll up or move in any way. Once the locating of the seal is achieved, pull the tape from around the seal, making sure not to alter the position. Apply Wurth Black Weatherstrip Adhesive carefully to both surfaces, wait several minutes for it to properly tack up and bond. Clean with Wurth Clean solve and you’re ready. A grey 3M Scotch-Brite pad works well for this operation.

Once located, reverse mask the painted surface and lightly sand the paint for proper adhesion. Notice that there is a grove where it attaches and centers to the sliding panel. These seals are glued in and require a gentle touch to install properly. I started by preparing the sliding roof panel. With the headliner installed, it was time to fill the hole in the roof. Purchased by my mother in 1976, it was not only my first car, but I also learned how to drive in it. The rebuild represented here is my personal 1967 deluxe Beetle that has been in the family for decades. NOS sunroof parts are just about extinct today, and if you’re lucky enough to find a part, you will pay a heavy price. Although very difficult to find today, I was fortunate enough to have purchased just about every part necessary for the rebuild many years ago. Although the sunroof was smaller in overall size, it was much quieter, smoother and more secure than the older design.Īs with any rebuilding project, preparation is vital for a successful rebuild.

Starting in 1965 VW changed the sunroof design for deluxe Beetles from a sliding ragtop design to a metal sunroof which requires a crank of a handle to open and close. Thank you very much for your contributions to. This article was submitted by reader and ’67 enthusiast Jeremy Goodspeed.

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