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Anyone know where I can get an aftermarket sunroof installed in Southern New Jersey or South Eastern Pennsylvania? And any idea how much it would cost? Thanks!
AJ
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Aftermarket sunroofs are a bad idea IMO.
First, the roof structure is different (at least in most vehicles, can't say for sure on the Contour) for sunroof/non-sunroof. The sunroof versions have to use different structural configurations to avoid the big hole designed in.
Also, it's quite common for aftermarket sunroof installations to leak and have other fitment problems.
As much as I would like a sunroof, this car will never have one. The risk/reward ratio is too high for me.
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The concerns are viable. I won't get it done without a lifetime guarantee against leaking. I located a firm called Auto Sunroofs Inc, with several locations in New Jersey. Will go tomorrow if open.
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AJ -
Call Automotive concepts in Horsham, they do work for dealers and have been installing sunroofs for over 20 years.
Best part is you can get an automatic open and close model!
SHould be in the 800-1000 range I would guess.
They are a WEBASTO dealer (same as our OE ones) and do terrific work
They did my interior LINKY a year ago and I am completely satisfied
215 441 4646
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Is Automotive Concepts in Horsham Rd. next to the Wawa??? If so I work a block away from there, LOL. 
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Yes it is -
They do dealer work for all the local dealers - sunroofs, leathers, vinyl tops, video systems.
A buddy owns the place. He's been doing this stuff since 1971. They have locations in Atlanta, Orlando, NJ, Cincy and of course PA.
Where do you work?
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custom seating and dash
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1968 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3
1971 Audi 100LS 2 door
1983 BMW 320i
Other horses in the stable:
2004 Mercury Monterey
1994 Mercedes E320 Wagon
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Chase Manhattan Mortgage up the street in with the mini golf course (right across the street from the high school).
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Originally posted by PA 3L SVT:
Aftermarket sunroofs are a bad idea IMO.
First, the roof structure is different (at least in most vehicles, can't say for sure on the Contour) for sunroof/non-sunroof. The sunroof versions have to use different structural configurations to avoid the big hole designed in.
Also, it's quite common for aftermarket sunroof installations to leak and have other fitment problems.
As much as I would like a sunroof, this car will never have one. The risk/reward ratio is too high for me.
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I was considering an aftermarket sunroof but your post has convinced me not to bother. Thanks. 
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Originally posted by jerseycat10:
Anyone know where I can get an aftermarket sunroof installed in Southern New Jersey or South Eastern Pennsylvania? And any idea how much it would cost? Thanks!
AJ
There is only ONE sunroof that I would recommend, and they are here in New York.
ASR - American Sun Roof
They are expensive, but the quality is #1.
An excellent electric roof will set you back about $1200.
Pop-up roofs are very cheap but prone to leaks...
Pete...
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