I ordered a pop top sunroof from Trevor Reid 65.00 includes shipping and
handling he sent to me last week no pre-payment was needed I just installed
it ...it looks and works great! His phone # is  604 - 941-0676 (CANADA) it
was identical to the original (color ,size, double plexiglass for
strength,warmth, and D.O.T safety seal specs
Today I mailed him a check
-----Original Message-----
From: The Bus Depot <list@BUSDEPOT.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, April 01, 1998 10:13 PM
Subject: *$39* POPTOP SKYLIGHTS!

>This is not an April Fools joke, and no, they're not made of cardboard.  I
>have one shipment coming in a week, and another the next week if demand is
>what I think it will be; then, no more.
>
>These are aftermarket units.  They look virtually identical to the original
>units, but are definately heavier duty (thicker plastic, more
>"substantial").  They also have a single rather than two layers of plastic
>in the center extruded area.  The designer, an automotive engineer,
>explained to me that after examining the original, he determined that the
>second layer was probably added more as a "brace" to prevent flexing
>(because the original one was so thin), rather than to provide better
>insulation, given the material's good insulation characteristics in the
>first place.  So, considering the original unit's tendancy to crack, he
>opted for a single layered design utylizing thicker plastic throughout,
>instead of a thin unit with a dual-layered center.
>
>Another difference, which is not an advantage, is that the holes for the
>hinge screws are more like slots, rather than just screw-holes like on the
>factory skylight.  This means that when installing the skylight, you'll
>have to slide it back and forth and position it correctly before fully
>tightening the hinge screws, to ensure that it seats properly when closed.
>The slots are covered by the hinges once installed (and also could easily
>be siliconed, etc. if you wanted to be reallly safe) so this is not a
>source of leakage; it only means that a little adjustment may be needed
>when first installed.  The manufacturer will be using round holes instead
>of slots on full-priced units, making them easier to install; hence my
>purchase of these at the bargain-basement price.  I figured that for 2/3
>off, most of you wouldn't mind fiddling with it for a few minutes when
>installing it.
>
>The price is $39.95 plus shipping, while they last.  Since we all know the
>factory skylights crack, this would be a good time to pick up a spare. I'm
>stockpiling a couple for my '89 myself.
>
>-Ron Salmon
> The Bus Depot
> http://www.busdepot.com
>