I have seen this done on 2 occasions.  Seemed like an excellent upgrade to
me.  I wouldn't alter my Westfalia that way, but if the PO hacked up the OE
opening, the full size sunroof would be a nice way to correct the damage.

Cory
'90 Syncro Westfalia

> I just subscribed to the list.  I have a 88 westie that I bought a year
ago.
> Learned a lot of the "typical" problems on my own. (i.e. Temp II sender,
gas
> tank cross over tube leaks,  lack of adequate tires..) Look forward to
> learning from OP s experience...  If you ever make it to Powell River, BC
> (you don't pass through, it's two ferry rides and at the end of the
> road...), I have a RV pad with power you could use for a night or two.
>
> Anyone ever put in a sunroof in place of the factory vent?  PO changed to
a
> big 14" opening vent and made a mess...  I was thinking of a glass pop
> up/take out sunroof. (JC Whitney style)  Will the top collapse first time
I
> raise it?