Installing a Moonroof in a GEN 3

[htang4]

Is it possible to install a OEM moonroof from another Camry Gen 3 to mines? I have a GEN3 , 1993 Camry SE.

Why? because my roof has started to faded and the clearcoat is already chipping. Funny thing, the rest of my car is in showroom condition. I don't why just the roof is cloudy looking?

I know it'll cost about $500 to repaint it but I can get a moonroof from a junkyard for a few hundred bucks but wanted to see if it feesible to do it? How much should it cost to do such a thing? Cutting the roof, installing it and repainting the roof? Ballpark?

Does anyone has a parts list or know what is required to install a moonroof? I'm getting my roof from Tap Recycling in CA for $200 bucks plus shipping but not sure if it's just the roof and track.

Thanks,
Harry
93 Camry SE 5 Spd

[toyotanut3717]

Its pretty much impossible, there are drain holes and electrical things that would be very hard to duplicate. Also most aftermarket sunroofs leak a lot. I would never cut a hole in a vehicles roof, unless its done at the factory.

[Eye8Pussies]

bad idea to install an aftermarket sunroof

oem roofs with sunroofs are designed with extra structural supports in mind in case of a roll over...unless you get your sunroof professionally installed by people who will also weld new supports into your roof, in case of a roll-over, chances are the roof may crumple....

if as said, you will have to do some major work on your roof anyway, you can find a donor gen 3 with a sunroof in a junker, and you REALLY want a sunroof.....best way would probably be to chop the top off the donor car and transplant it that way onto you car....shouldn't be *that* much work either....

[604-Mico]

^^^
totally agree

and also, if you do a non oem moonroof, 9 times out of 10 it will leak....