Dave in Clarkston

I purchased an 87 last month and have been going through the car getting all of the general maint items up to date. One thing I noticed is a couple of scratches in the sunroof panel so I had it inspected and was told it was not just a simple adjustment as I had thought it would be. I have been told that the panel is warped (how, I have no idea) and will need to be removed and adjusted (bent) back into alignment. I was told that it could take several attempts to remove and refit the panel as it is adjusted back to its original configuration. I was quoted up to $1,000.

Anyone had this occur or have heard of such a thing?

Dan Cobb

Replacing the panel and repainting it if necessary would be a less expensive option, but no, I have never heard of a warped panel. (ANYTHING is possible though)
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Dave in Clarkston

Dan,

I guess that replacing the panel would work except that the car has original paint (less one frt fender that was painted 10+years ago) and I worry about matching the replaced panel with the rest of the car. I'll check with some people that paint and see what they think.

Thanks for the idea.

Peter Zimmermann

Dave: Get another opinion!!! Sunroof panels get scratched when a cable breaks and the roof panel gets out of alignment. The owner continues to use the roof with a "hand-assist" and the next thing you know the paint is scratched. I would bet a lot of money that the panel is not warped...
Pete