Using some metal snips, Juan removed the material that his Dad was cutting. This allowed Rafael to continue cutting without stopping, thereby avoiding jagged edges.Using some metal snips, Juan removed the material that his Dad was cutting. This allowed R The roof was ready to be rolled and flanged. Juan laid down the flange ring-a key part of this tech. This ring allows the roof to be bent without damaging the roof.Juan laid down the flange ring-a key part of this tech. This ring allows the roof to be be The lower part of the flange is identical to the one on the exterior, this one is on the inside of the roof, and will be locked in place using several vise grips.The lower part of the flange is identical to the one on the exterior, this one is on the i Rafael made sure that the flange was lined up to the markings that were done earlier. Once the flange was lined up, a sharp scriber was used to break the existing paint which will help create a hard bend.Once the flange was lined up, a sharp scriber was used to break the existing paint which w Several clamps allowed the flange ring to stay in place as the lip was bent using a hammer.Several clamps allowed the flange ring to stay in place as the lip was bent using a hammer This step was all about patience, as the hammer will eventually give you the shape you need as the lip is formed.This step was all about patience, as the hammer will eventually give you the shape you nee Once the shape was created, the lip was straightened out with a set of flat vise grips. Rafael prepared the inner bracket and trimmed the metal that was not needed. The sunroof frame was fitted to the flanged hole. Here's a better look as the hammer starts to shape the edge. When done right ,you'll have a 180- degree edge that also serves as a reinforcement to the stock roof.Here's a better look as the hammer starts to shape the edge. When done right ,you'll have Rafael inspected the flange before moving on to the next step. The edges on the flange were softened using a file. The inner ring was ready to accept the track mechanism. The whole track mechanism was checked outside the vehicle. It was pre-lubed and ready to be installed.The whole track mechanism was checked outside the vehicle. It was pre-lubed and ready to b The sunroof assembly was taken inside the car, lined up, and bolted in place. Rafael measured the sides where he would be adding the reinforcement braces. Self tapping sheet metal screws will hold the reinforcement braces in place. Several braces were used to hold the sunroof and keep it from moving around. The drain hoses ran to the rear of the vehicle. This will allow any water to drain off the vehicle.The drain hoses ran to the rear of the vehicle. This will allow any water to drain off the A power line was connected to the vehicles fuseblock that will feed the electric motor. This switch will allow the moonroof to be opened and closed at the flip of a switch.A power line was connected to the vehicles fuseblock that will feed the electric motor. Th This panel was cleaned and ready to be installed The metal roof panel was dropped into the track rails and attached to retracting cables. Here's a look at the closed sunroof. This 42-inch sunroof compliments the roof line on this vehicle. SOURCE Los Nunez Moonroofs South Gate CA 90280 323-564-3444 « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article By Saul Vargas Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
