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kartman

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Roll back sunroof
« on: January 30, 2010, 11:47:58 PM »
Am i correct in thinking the original 126`s had the option of a roll back sunroof similar to the one on the 500? When was this discontinued, is it possible to retro fit one of these to a latter vehicle?.........Martin
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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2010, 09:39:01 AM »
Bis13 had a 126 with rollback roof, yellow I think.
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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2010, 10:25:51 AM »
I have seen a couple of pop-up type sunroofs on 126's which were factory fitted. I have not seen the roll-up type seen on the 500s. I am sure there are after market roll-up type sunroofs (e.g. Webasto) available.
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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2010, 11:14:25 AM »
The type i am refering to is the same as on your white one Dajwid, mine currently has a glass one fitted but i was wondering how practical it would be to cut the roof and fit the canvas one?........Martin
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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2010, 11:22:44 AM »
Some of the very early Fiat 500s had a Full length roll back roof like the Citroen 2CV. The DeVille 126 range have a sunroof like the standard 500. The Pop up Sun Roof was never a factory option on the Bis but they were a popular item to have fitted at the time the Bis was  on sale , in fact I had one fitted by the dealer when I bought a brand new G reg Bis.
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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2010, 03:21:04 PM »
the roof has a very different look inside as the metal work neccesary to house the sunroof hinges is all welded in and makes for a far more robust looking car , can someone with a deville take some pics and then our friend can have a look?
in my oppinion it would be a lot of work to get this roof in and not worth the agro.
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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2010, 04:56:29 PM »
My first 126 had the canvas roof like the 500L, never saw one with the 500D type full roll back roof.

Ralph
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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2010, 05:03:26 PM »
Here's one on a 1972 Fiat ad...

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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2010, 05:08:56 PM »
That`s the roof, like the colour too...........Martin
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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2010, 05:50:07 PM »
 :) That is one nice 126 , I can see why that lady is keeping people at bay with a long stick.  :oops:
BuTTTTTTTTTT ............. what is that black section behind the front chrome bumper ?
Also is it the photo or is that a black rear bumper ?
Left hand drive , could it be a prototype car ?
Anyway you get a good view of a DeVille roof , front cover of the Haynes Manual  [-/

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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2010, 06:29:09 PM »
I haven't seen those ends on a chrome bumpered 126 before either. It's like the updated bumpers on the Trabant 601 that have colour coded bumpers with rubber/plastic ends, but the one in the photo extend to the wheel arch. I think the rear bumpers have them too...
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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2010, 07:09:53 PM »
 If you check it out, it also has two tone interior. I would say those rubber things are just some kind of bumper protectors. I think I`ve seen something similar on Italian eBay.
 What a beautiful car 8).
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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2010, 07:23:51 PM »
i love the colour!

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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2010, 07:44:50 PM »
It is from this computer wallpaper site, there are others available too in high quality!  I have it as my desktop!  Yes I think they are rubber end protectors on the bumpers to stop one from hurting ones self, the 2cv had to have them fitted in Germany by law!

Quote from: Chris Lakin on February 01, 2010, 07:23:51 PM
i love the colour!

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Re: Roll back sunroof
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2010, 10:41:21 PM »
i will post pics of my de ville, but wont be till saturday as i dont get home till its dark
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