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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 09:54 AM
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Roof Skin/ Panel

Removing old aftermarket sunroof and repainting my 85 4Runner. In need of roof skin or panel that’s over cab. Anyone have one?
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 11:14 AM
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Read this thread, there is a comment about where to buy the headliner and how to install it::

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...d-rest-302974/
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SomedayJ
Read this thread, there is a comment about where to buy the headliner and how to install it::

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...d-rest-302974/
Thanks! I need the actual metal roof, not the headliner
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 05:15 PM
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 10:38 PM
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I see, a sheet panel as they did here:




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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 03:34 AM
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Thanks! It might be my only option. My body man says it’ll be noticeable over time.
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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Shawty
My body man says it’ll be noticeable over time.
I believe it depends of the body man. There are several ways to do it, search for sunroof delete.
This guy installed a L shape metal trim around the hole for a stronger support.




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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 04:02 AM
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Post pics when you start with the process, please.
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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 04:24 AM
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Post pics when you start with the process, please.
Will do! Thx for the input, ha! I’m only 5’-7” I’ll never see any future imperfections anyway 😂
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