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Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 2:21 pm
by Trevor Gates
I've started this thread to gather all the information in one place regarding cloth sunroofs.
Jack Staggs and I are in the process of having reproduction parts made and installing a cloth sunroof into a 356 now and I would love to see if others have any pictures to share, specifically from the inside of the car.
- Gmund 356/2-008
- Gmund 356/2-008
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There was a nice article back in the
Registry Magazine Volume 38 Number 1 - May/June 2014, page 18 detailing two cars that were ordered with cloth sunroofs. Quite a fascinating read...
In addition I've found these period photos:
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 2:38 pm
by Trevor Gates
Here are a few more pics. The black 53 is one that
Tim @ Carrera Motorsports restored.
A split window currently in Europe with a cloth sunroof.
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 2:48 pm
by Trevor Gates
These cloth sunroofs were mostly installed in Pre A's, however with Porsche there's always an exception to the rule. Here's a
1963 RHD T6 - Vin 124792 currently advertised for sale and claims that a Webasto sunroof is listed on the Kardex. The seller states:
Has Porsche Certificate of Authenticity showing supply by AFN on 18.6.63. AFN kardex notes fitment of Webasto roof from new.
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 3:03 pm
by Trevor Gates
And last but certainly not least, a friend in the 356 world turned me on to another friend that happened to have a 356 roof clip that has a Golde cloth sunroof (in storage for 30 years) from a 1956 (telltale signs that is a 56 are the aquamarine metallic paint, curved windshield opening and the center to center distance for the mounting holes for coat hooks). We are using this as a template for the reproduction pieces were installing with the exception that instead of a wood under frame, we are going to use steel.
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 11:34 am
by Trevor Gates
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Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 1:54 pm
by Bob Watts
Good idea!
See if you can add some VINs.
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 1:11 pm
by Trevor Gates
Bob - The only VIN I know is the green 63.
More pics of the split window:
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 1:55 pm
by Trevor Gates
1963 GS "look" with 912 engine and cloth sunroof. Built by Gary Emory.
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:03 pm
by Jim Karaba
I would like to know if some of these are original ragtops or modified beetle units. Or are they even a modern version, as I have seen new electric versions used in custom beetles before.
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:33 am
by Adam Wright
Golde and Webasto are the same company? I have a T6 coupe with a Webasto sunroof, not a cloth one, a regular one. I'll post pics when I get back from Stoddard.
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:49 am
by Bob Watts
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:29 am
by Trevor Gates
Golde and Webasto are totally different companies. I titled this thread with both companies because both made cloth sunroofs for Porsche and I'm interested in cloth sunroofs as fitted to 356's.
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 1:22 pm
by Trevor Gates
Another split window cloth sunroof car. Somebody here must know the story on this giant man.
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:49 pm
by Trevor Gates
Guy's T6, this one is not an original cloth sunroof, but still really cool!
Re: Golde / Webasto - Folding cloth fabric sunroof
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 4:46 pm
by Brad Ripley
In the photo above (split with canvas sunroof) second tallest Dutch man -- see
http://www.thetallestman.com/rigardusrijnhout.htm
I couldn't find out what connection he had to the Porsche.