Any idea if the "Gun Turret" can be swapped out with an actual moonroof?

[Beach_Bum]

The 2-dr with the Modular hardtop features the "Gun Turret" over the rear seats as part of the rear clamshell. Do you think one of the accessories available from Ford will be an actual moonroof (tinted lucite) in place of the turret hatch? I'm hoping that it comes from Ford to be covered under warranty. But if not, I guess I will have to wait for the aftermarket.

Also, any chance that a similar tinted polycarbonate roof is available for the driver/passenger roof panels?

NOTE: Updated to reflect the correction on availability on the MIC top. Rephrased the original question so that an answer might apply to other's interest. I'm still getting a MIC top so I don't have a gun turret swap need. But others who are getting a modular might. Also, the secondary question on the tinted roof panels over the driver/passenger still pertains.

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[GoneAndDusted]

I'm getting the 2-dr with the MIC hardtop which features the "Gun Turret" over the rear seats as part of the rear clamshell. Do you think one of the accessories available from Ford will be an actual moonroof (tinted lucite) in place of the turret hatch? I'm hoping that it comes from Ford to be covered under warranty. But if not, I guess I will have to wait for the aftermarket.

Also, any chance that a similar tinted polycarbonate roof is available for the driver/passenger roof panels?

The opening you are referring to is only available with the modular shadow black painted hard top, not the MIC hard top.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Thanks for the quick clarification. I just searched for clarification and apparently, I'm not the only one. There were other members that were questioning the availability of the moonroof on the MIC just recently for the East Bronco Show/Tell.

 

[ZackDanger]

Throwing this up for future visitors:

To the op’s point: I would think that a replacement window would be easy low-hanging fruit... but from the Jeep world, roof panel replacements with glass inserts are few and far between. Not sure why, but I suspect it has to do with the expense of manufacturing them... the sale price would be prohibitively high for an object that that replaces a removable piece anyway.

Here’s one for the Jeep... polycarbonate panel... $1k.:

https://www.quadratec.com/p/clearlidz/front-hardtop-panel-wrangler-jk

And here’s the arguably nicer set that I‘m familiar with... considerably more expensive:

https://jeetop.com/product/1295-5800/

 

[Toccoa]

Would make for a great accessory from Ford. I’d buy one.

 

[_2020_]

Would make for a great accessory from Ford. I’d buy one.

Honestly if weather is great just drop the roof panel(s) on the back seats or in the trunk, enjoy the fresh air.
All you might need is a bag to protect your panels

 

[Beach_Bum]

@ZackDanger Thanks for the additional info on the jeep market. Yeah, I'm not looking to spend $1K. Also, I'm not sure they material has to be glass with a frame, but could be a heavy duty polycarbonate. My original question was focused on the gun turret. Thanks for the clarification. But even on the driver/passenger roof panels, it would be nice to have a tinted panel to replace the roof panel for those of us that live in climates with rainy seasons. Still would like some sunshine but yet stay dry when the weather changes within minutes to a downpour.

 

[Bronc-O]

Throwing this up for future visitors:

To the op’s point: I would think that a replacement window would be easy low-hanging fruit... but from the Jeep world, roof panel replacements with glass inserts are few and far between. Not sure why, but I suspect it has to do with the expense of manufacturing them... the sale price would be prohibitively high for an object that that replaces a removable piece anyway.

Here’s one for the Jeep... polycarbonate panel... $1k.:

https://www.quadratec.com/p/clearlidz/front-hardtop-panel-wrangler-jk

And here’s the arguably nicer set that I‘m familiar with... considerably more expensive:

https://jeetop.com/product/1295-5800/

I contacted Clearlidz a couple of weeks ago and they said "it's on their radar, stay tuned".

 

[THOMASO1371]

If its polycarbonate I would pass. I bought the same concept for the forklifts and they scratch so easily. A glass option would be really sweet for 1-2k

 

[Beach_Bum]

If its polycarbonate I would pass. I bought the same concept for the forklifts and they scratch so easily. A glass option would be really sweet for 1-2k

My thinking was a seasonal swap, not necessarily a permanent swap. Often in Florida during the rainy season, it can be beautiful one moment and 10 minutes later pouring. Certainly, leaving the original roof panels in place would suffice. But it would be nice to bask in the sunshine without getting soaked 10 minutes later.

 

[Stitches1974]

Often in Florida during the rainy season, it can be beautiful one moment and 10 minutes later pouring.

Not a cloud in the sky, then it's dark as night, like someone cast a spell.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Not a cloud in the sky, then it's dark as night, like someone cast a spell.

You know exactly what I'm talking about. I've seen it pouring on one side of the street and the other not a single drop. Wait 10 minutes, and it will be passed with just a steam bath remaining.

 

[Stitches1974]

You know exactly what I'm talking about. I've seen it pouring on one side of the street and the other not a single drop. Wait 10 minutes, and it will be passed with just a steam bath remaining.

I've only been here for 3 years, but I've seen some weird stuff that I never saw in any other state. Super localized storms etc...

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

You know exactly what I'm talking about. I've seen it pouring on one side of the street and the other not a single drop. Wait 10 minutes, and it will be passed with just a steam bath remaining.

Haha. I'm in NC and I don't think we quite get the rain y'all do, but one time I walked out in my front yard and it was raining at my neighbor's house. Just my neighbor's house.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Haha. I'm in NC and I don't think we quite get the rain y'all do, but one time I walked out in my front yard and it was raining at my neighbor's house. Just my neighbor's house.

The craziest is when it is pouring and you can't find a cloud in the sky. Bright sunny pouring rain. Florida is bizarre.

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