Vinyl wrap the roof and lay it right over the sunroof? That would be pretty leak-proof.
Sunroof haters please read ! (delete sunroof)
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I think the bigger issue is what to do with the big hole in the head liner when your done with the out side 
I've been thinking about making a sunroof delete for 80's out of aluminum that fills the hole and converts the hole in the headliner into a storage area. There's quite a lot of room in that space when the sunroof is removed.
The aluminum can be type3 hardcoat anodized so it will outlast the landcruiser.
The aluminum can be type3 hardcoat anodized so it will outlast the landcruiser.
I've got a 94 so I'd just be replacing the entire headliner.I think the bigger issue is what to do with the big hole in the head liner when your done with the out side
I have 94 also and the headliner is in excellent shape.
But I have never had issues with my sunroof leaking, rattling or anything.
When I used to smoke I really liked it. Now it’s just there.
For me no reason to remove it.
Ideally finding a replacement cassette is the simplest solution for me. Mine has multiple hail cracks anyway, they never caused leaks though.
It would likely still result in having to replace the headliner though.
It would likely still result in having to replace the headliner though.
That's a lot of coin for a $20 piece of flat sheet.
I was thinking it should atleast have attachment points? And might as well do something with all that wasted space. Could put all kinds of stuff up there and lock it up. Might even be room for a rifle.
I don't remember saying that...
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It wasn't uncommon in a separate hobby to just attach a plexiglass panel to the roof with urethane and rivets. Keeps the visibility out of the roof, makes it lighter, increases headroom. But in most cars that people do that roll cages are also added. 
Typically not terribly concerned about putting a factory headliner back in.
In the 80 ideally I'd be trying to replicate the factory design but without sunroof, so welding up the holes from the rack and the sunroof, then rehanging a headliner with no sunroof. For awhile I was trying to find the brace that goes across where the sunroof would be in a non-USDM vehicle but that has proved nearly impossible. I've pretty much given up I haven't really picked up trying to see about sourcing something to use instead.
Typically not terribly concerned about putting a factory headliner back in.In the 80 ideally I'd be trying to replicate the factory design but without sunroof, so welding up the holes from the rack and the sunroof, then rehanging a headliner with no sunroof. For awhile I was trying to find the brace that goes across where the sunroof would be in a non-USDM vehicle but that has proved nearly impossible. I've pretty much given up I haven't really picked up trying to see about sourcing something to use instead.
Its kinda Crazy that everyone Removes the Items that Toyota Added thinking they Knew the Market.
- Stereos Mostly Replaced with Aftermarket
- Runner Boards - Replaced with Sliders
- 3rd Row Delete
- Roof Rack Delete - or Full Rack Added
- Front & Rear Bumper Delete or Upgrade
- Leather Seats - Replaced
- Gold Emblems - Replaced with Black Emblems
- Wheels - Refurb or Replaced
- Moonroofs - Delete or Seal
I feel like Gold Emblems have been making a comeback. But that could just be a niche market that I have accidently tapped in to.
I do agree that they should have optioned a poverty package and should similarly offer that in the 250. Because the 1958 ain't it.
