Permanent Solution: Eliminating Leaky Avanti Sunroofs with an NOS Roof Skin
Are you tired of the "decades of neglect" and water damage caused by a leaking factory sunroof or moonroof? For many 1971–1985 Avantis, the original steel housings have rusted or separated from the fiberglass, making traditional re-bonding nearly impossible.
In this masterclass restoration guide, Dan Booth details the definitive way to solve the problem for good: deleting the opening entirely by installing a New Original Stock (NOS) Roof Skin #1350250.
Learn the professional "peel like an orange" method for removing the old skin, the "specialist’s secrets" for removing glass without breakage, and the technical steps for bonding a new structural panel. This article covers everything from clamping strategies to fabricating safe, period-correct automotive cardboard headliners. Restore your Avanti’s structural integrity, stop the leaks, and significantly increase your car's resale value with this factory-blueprinted walkthrough.
Studebaker Avanti, Avanti Roof Skin, Fiberglass NOS 63-85
Body/Roof Panels, Dash & Cowl Side Panels 2160a 2160-1
Weatherseal, Rear Window 1963-85
Body/Typical Back Window & Mouldings, 2125 2125-11, Weatherseals