When you head out, why not drive up to Maine "on your way?" and demonstrate this fix to me. My 123 sunroof isn't flush anymore, the deflector don't pop, life is sad.
Or you could consider becoming an itinerant 123 sunroof repairman, kind of like the tinker of yore, travelling the country, fixing sunroofs on old Mercedes while their families stand around, awestruck at your skill.
Well, it's an idea. Until then, I'm also looking forward to the description and pictures.
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