Just scored a factory sunroof from an early xj...are these rare?

[10thta]

Went to the pick n pull today and stumbled upon the most loaded up 88 cherokee limited Ive ever seen but it was rough.  Looks like it has been sitting in the middle of a wildlife refuge for last 25+ years as the motor engine compartment was completely packed with nesting material by whatever used to call it home.  

 

Anyways, grabbed what I could and upon leaving, noticed it had a freakin sunroof (it blended into the filthly headliner so I didnt even notice it at first.  

 

Since it was all there and in decent shape I grabbed it.  Got home and verified by an earlier post on CC that it is indeed a factory installed sunroof:

 

GWB	SUN ROOF - HINGED W/REMOVEABLE GLASS

 

Anyone know how rare these are, and if they ever came in any MJ's as an option?  

 

[eaglescout526]

They’re pretty rare, seals leaked often. MJ never got the option unless it was aftermarket. 

[10thta]

Oddly enough...no evidence this one was leaking or there would have been a CLEAN spot on the headliner!!  

 

In any event...... I would love to add this to my MJ in the near future.  

[ghetdjc320]

2 hours ago, eaglescout526 said:

They’re pretty rare, seals leaked often. MJ never got the option unless it was aftermarket. 

Seems like I did see that option in a dealer accessories brochure for the MJ. The sunroof was still available new as of just a few months ago. Let me see if I can dig-up the link.

 

Edit: it’s from CR Laurence but I don’t recall which model number was listed as the one for a Comanche. It was a universal part though just like most dealer option sun/moon roofs at the time. 

[10thta]

Thx..please let me know if you find any literature on these.  I would love to find a part #.   CR Laurence is still in business it appears so I will reach out to them for more info.  

 

It really didnt appear this was an aftermarket or dealer install.  The cut out for sunroof looked stamped, not cut with a saw or wheel unless they were perfect.  No saw marks, grinding, and perfectly straight cuts and round corners. 

 

Also- there is a factory bracket that was installed on the support directly in front of the dome light. Did not look like a generic bracket as it fit into the existing "rivet" holes for the dome light. 

[MiNi Beast]

23 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Seems like I did see that option in a dealer accessories brochure for the MJ. The sunroof was still available new as of just a few months ago. Let me see if I can dig-up the link.

 

Edit: it’s from CR Laurence but I don’t recall which model number was listed as the one for a Comanche. It was a universal part though just like most dealer option sun/moon roofs at the time. 

Dude I so want a sunroof and you say still offering new....