Astro roof Malibu, Dallas TX

[Ribbedroof]

I think that maybe this is not an astro roof but someones metal patch job for a manual sunroof after all if this was a rare factory option wouldn't you list it in your add.

Could be, or maybe they don't realize the rarity. I guess one of our TX members could check it out. My experience has been that attempting to fill a sunroof hole usually leaves a pretty warpy mess, since most do not possess the skill set or patience to do it well.

 

[Bar50]

I would think the extra length in the El Camino 1/4 panel between the door and wheel well would lend to being grafted.

I will split a donor car with you if you come across one... I would really like trunk hinge set up for my grudge car. I also need a passenger side frame horn forward of the sway bar mount. Maybe a passenger side door glass too.

 

[Bar50]

So, with a wagon windshield and A-pillar, is that going to be a totally custom door glass?

 

[Ribbedroof]

Had the fronts of some camino qtrs, there is a lot of fab work to be done due to beltline issues, and they still do not have the upper B pillars I would need.

I have a buddy that says he knows a glass guy that can get the glass I need made....at a price, I'm sure.

There was a really good donor candidate up your way a while back...guy flaked on me when pressed to make arrangements to come pick it up. They have been a lot tougher to find lately.

 

[O. D. Showtime]

I'd really like to see you get this done Brian.


I found a 79 dealer brochure that lists the option as a Power Sky Roof...

 

[clean8485]

Thanks for posting the photo of the factory brochure Kevin. My mistake I guess. It must be a very rare option, to even see one out there today. Years ago, I had a '79 4 door Malibu that had the factory power vent windows in the rear roof pillars. I thought that was kind of an odd rare option.

 

[Longroof79]

Thank you Kevin for proving that these power sunroofs did exist.
As for the one that Brian posted for sale. I'm sure the guy doesn't think there's anything special or out of the ordinary about the car having a sunroof.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Either way, I guess we now know (other than anecdotal evidence) that astroroofs were available on Malibu for a short time.

If it IS a patch job, it's way better than the last one that came through the shop....it had a sheet of plexiglass screwed over the hole with about 60 self-tapping sheetmetal screws

 

[Ribbedroof]

Car looks to be well-optioned,V8, power windows and locks, tilt, cruise, gauge package, power seat with dual armrests, Landau, air, bumper guards, dual remote sport mirrors.

Would be a good candidate for having the power roof too, IMO.

Now I'm kinda thinking I should have waited and looked at this one.

 

[Wraith]

Wish I had some extra room for another project, looks to be clean!