1st gen mk1 rust bucket project

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I believe electric windows were an optionon UK SA's, in saying that though none of my 3 have them. The sunroofs were an option but not a factory option, whichever Mazda franchise you purchased from would get one of those nasty Triplex ones installed, one of my shells has one too.
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Back in the early 80's my mates boss had a series 1 with a factory lift out roof, very similar to the s2 & s3 factory roof panels..... I think just the hinges and latch mechanism were different..... definitely factory and not dealer fit. Didn't they become available as an option halfway through the series 1 production run?

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Oh really, thats interesting. I think out of the ten or so UK cars I've ever seen have had nothing at all or a Triplex one. Looks like the one in the banner has got one too.

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my series 1 had the pop up, aftermarket triplex one as well.... I remember being slightly disappointed as I'd expected the big factory roof panel that I'd seen before.

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mine too had the after market Triplex - good but a lot smaller than the factory fitted but in fairness still did the job.

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I shouldn't get too jealous Cliff, only one is roadworthy. :shock:
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Chud wrote:I shouldn't get too jealous Cliff, only one is roadworthy. :shock:
Maybe but hopefully you have the option to make another or perhaps two other roadworthy ones in the future ?
I've got a good one now but it doesn't stop me wanting another Sa22 which despite their rawness, still has that certain something which drew us together all those years ago :)
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No electric windows managed to find the parts. Also need to replace a part of the roof section too
Car is off to the sodablasters over the next few days then work will commence
I have chose the colour which is marrakesh brown

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Wow, nice color. And different :)
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Vote number two for the color choice. Is that an actual BMW paint option?
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