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• Tiny Url; Pop Top Canvas Replacement & Paint;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:49:55 -0700
  ...Pop Top Canvas Replacement & Paint; Hi All, Thought I'd like to share a 3 window canvas replacement job I just did. The tops...
• Re: poptop raise assist
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:16:10 -0500
  ...This will cause damage and increased wear on the canvas, if you don't take care to pull it all back in. Sometimes it...
• Re: Replacing Canvas on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:09:37 -0400
  Exactly, this is the canvas I bought from the BusDepot and installed on my personal Westy. Fit is very good BUT the zippers story...
• Re: WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 00:46:51 -0600
  best place get new canvas is from Dawn at PLF http://www.plfvw.com get a 3 window one cost a bit more but...
• Re: New Canvas Adventure
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 10:47:00 -0500
  ...The aftermarket canvas is designed to work with either. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. (215) 234-VWVW www.busdepot.com _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for...
• Re: How to sew screen in poptop canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:29:11 -0500
  ...needle and one person outside > and one person inside, but isn't there a hand-held canvas stitcher > made for this kind of work?
• Re: poptop canvas installation
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 12:42:49 -0500
  ...don't believe Ron uses the same > people to make the canvases he > currently sells. Perhaps he can comment on what's being delivered...
• Re: new canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 16:14:04 -0800
  ...I am > afraid without this cord the canvas will pull out > and the screws will tear > through the canvas. Has anyone else had this...
• poptop lowering assist (was Re: poptop raise assist
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 16:34:47 -0500
  ...This will cause :::damage :::and increased wear on the canvas, if you don't take care to pull it all :::back :::in. Sometimes it...
• Pop-top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:22:36 -0600
  I managed to put the new canvas on by myself with the exception of slipping the canvas over the frame with the help of...
• Poptop Tent Material; Breathability Means ....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:30:38 -0700
  ...Trying to decide between a new Arylic "Sunbrella" type or OEM German canvas for my top. Though I'm still not sure which is...
• Pop-top canvas replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:50:46 EDT
  ...I need to change the canvass on my '87 Westy. I want the very best. What opinions are there ? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
• Re: Fwd: Friday Dreamin'... van mods
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 08:43:46 -0800
  >I'd love to know where they think all that canvas >for the top and the >awnings goes when it folds up... Virtual storage...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:11:37 +0000
  ...changing pop-top canvas > > > >> That's the way I did my canvas change. Help from John Carpenter, my Salt > >> Lake > >> neighbor, kind enough to...
• Isolation Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 13:00:10 +0200
  I found an old Westfalia accessory catalog and there is an isolation for the pop top canvas: It is attached at the pop top...
• Re: Recommendation for Popup Tent. 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:02:46 -0600
  I installed a Bus Depot house-brand canvas a few weeks ago and am quite happy with it. We just returned from a full...
• Looking for supplier for long grommets used on German canopies
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:52:00 -0700
  Hi Folks, Since I have not found a US outfit who makes replacement canvas for T3 Dokas, I decided to try getting one made...
• Re: Pop Top ...Stupid is as .....
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 20:43:10 -0700
  Bob, I've seen at least two Westies at the insurance auctions where the top flipped all the up and over, ripping the canvas...
• Re: Pop-top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 23:13:33 -0800
  ...Pop-top Canvas I managed to put the new canvas on by myself with the exception of slipping the canvas over the frame with...
• Genuine Westfalia pop top canvas and front curtain
  Historical mailing list - John Herbert
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 11:37:02 +0100
  I have for sale two unused original Westfalia pop top Vanagon grey canvases plus a grey patterned front curtain that I bought last year...
• Re: Looking for Special Camping Utensil
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:16:20 -0700
  ...trap bugs on the fly, or against the canvas without splatting blood on the canvas: This is only ONE example, there are many types...
• Re: New pop top canvas care?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 23 May 2011 11:33:28 -0600
  ...ralph meyermann wrote: > Hi.all I've purchased a new german canvas from bus depot is there a > treatment to help it shed water...
• Re: Poptop rainfly
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 16:04:07 -0500
  ...I Do make canvas boat tops and such but dont make the pop top canvas. Not sure who does but when and if I...
• Re: pop top velcro?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 07:21:48 -0400
  ...I >thought about rubber cement (to stick the velcro to the canvas) but >figured it would bleed thru the canvas. >i just wondered if...
• Re: New Owner ... Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 06:31:52 -0700
  --- Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Sam I will be getting mew canvas as well so I am interested where this > thread leads. Here...
• Re: Canvas for '79 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 14:46:50 EDT
  ...fact, I am quite taken with the design of their replacement canvas (it's an improvement over the original) -- I just am curious to...
• Re: Custom Westy Poptop Canvases?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:29:27 -0700
  ...canvases if you have > > > made them before and are confident of the fit. > > > > I haven't made this specific type of poptop canvas before...
• Re: 82 westy stove problem & ? about sreen in pop top.
  Historical mailing list - earl j. smith
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 03:58:16 -0700
  ...A canvas shop repaired two worn spots in the canvas and replaced the screen for around C$75. Took about four hours to put...
• Re: kids hammock in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 13:11:22 -0400
  ...Took off the folding hinges which left me with two rails and a canvas cot. Next I plan on supporting the rails and canvas...
• Re: Water Proofing
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Prescott
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 20:17:00 EDT
  ...The canvas got wet, but nothing came in anywhere. We're talking Wizard of Oz, 40 days/nights (Hi Ken!) rain and wind that...
• Re: Your Vanagon questions/POP TOP
  Historical mailing list - Johnny
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 17:44:28 GMT
  ...I also used PLF canvas (3-window) and am happy with the product - although mine lacked the rear elastic. Maybe they have then now...
• Re: Cleaning pop tops (its time for that thread again...)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:32:40 -0800
  ...If you are changing / repairing the canvas, then by all means take the pop-top off. but it is still a big headache to...
• Re: Poptop rainfly
  Historical mailing list - Dave Creasy
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 14:40:56 -0500
  ...Poptop rainfly >> While I admit a rainfly would be nice, to avoid having to travel with wet > canvas (and dry it out >> when you...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:26:33 -0500
  ...Looks decent, and holds well. > >Jon > >On Sat, 30 Aug 2008, neil N wrote: > > > Hi all. > > > > I want to nurse my pop top canvas...
• Re: Want advice on awning
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 11 May 2003 01:38:20 -0500
  ...Three grommets were sewn into the outside edge--for the tent poles ( I extend the center one a bit longer so the canvas will...
• Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 18 May 2005 11:20:28 -0400
  I haven't done a whole canvas, but had to remove the hold-down piece over the slider to put up a home-made...
• Replacing pop top bug screen
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 11:06:07 -0700
  ...Yeah! I know I can by a new canvas, but my canvas is nice and clean. All I need is the bug screen and...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine Sym
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 18:14:04 -0400
  ...I'd hate to get the canvass all cleaned up to have a bear remove it.....imagine all of the damage he'd do...
• anyone have any experience with these replacement canvas tops
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:23:41 -0400
  http://tinyurl.com/y9ku2dw thanks mike
• Re: Replacing pop top bug screen
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:14:56 -0700
  ...Yeah! I know I can by a new canvas, but my canvas is nice and clean. All I need is the bug screen and...
• Re: Front Screen on 89-91 Needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul G
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:30:28 -0700
  ...If I remember it is removable from the canvas with zippers and Velcro. Please email me off list since It really doesn't have...
• Re: Riviera canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 20:26:32 -0700
  ...24 PM Skylar Tennent <mediamojo@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Have the new canvas no instructions. Anyone have advice how to install it? >> Sent from my...
• Westy/Screen in pop top
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hewitt
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:50:59 -0400
  ...The canvas is in great shape otherwise. Any list members dealt with this problem? Is there a way to replace the screen? (Its sewn...
• FS: Original Equipment Westfalia Side Tent
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 12:43:42 EDT
  ...The floor is tan vinyl and extends up to about the 1' level, then dark brown canvas material to the roofline, which changes to...
• email to Frank (was RE: Pop-top canvas replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:02:06 +0900
  ...Pop-top canvas replacement. ::: :::OK, folks here is a can of worms to be opened. I need to change the :::canvass :::on my '87...
• Re: Custom Westy Poptop Canvases?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:22:11 -0600
  ...canvases if you have >>>> made them before and are confident of the fit. >>> >>> I haven't made this specific type of poptop canvas before...
• Poptop Tent Material; Breathability Means ....
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:50:42 -0800
  <<Trying to decide between a new Arylic "Sunbrella" type or OEM German canvas for my top. Though I'm still not sure which is...
• Re: Pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 20:44:17 -0500
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• Re: how NOT to instal your poptop tent
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:17:46 -0400
  ...At BusFusion myself and a crew of 3 or 4 people did Joy Hecht's canvas in a couple hours without breaking a sweat...
• Re: Tiny Url; Pop Top Canvas Replacement & Paint;
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:56:16 -0600
  ...Pop Top Canvas Replacement & Paint; > > Hi All, > Thought I'd like to share a 3 window canvas replacement job I just did. > > The tops...
• Re: Pop-tops and nuking thieves
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 14:21:38 -0600 (CST)
  ...8) > Does anyone know where I can buy the canvas top? Lots of places, including JC Whipme (er, Whitney) sell fishing poles, er canvas...
• Pop Top ...Stupid is as .....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 20:38:58 -0600
  ...It's a 3-window from GoWesty, the cotton canvas type, not the acrylic canvas or Hemp. Interesting: the front screen window was unzipped...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 09:01:29 -0600
  ...Black Bears vs Westy Canvas? > > This is exactly why I have a weekender and wouldn't want a full camper. > What kind of a...
• New owners - treat canvas of poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 27 May 2006 07:38:43 -0600
  ...The canvas on our poptop is in great condition, and we want to keep it that way. Should we be treating it with anything...
• Re: Pop top canvas repair
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 15:19:03 -0700
  ...This week I repaired a tiny hole in the canvas of my Westy's pop top. I thought about ironing a patch over the...
• Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 18 May 2005 09:29:33 -0600
  ...The process for being sure the canvas is centered is the important part. I just centered the top front of the canvas in the...
• Re: Replacing Canvas on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:28:05 +0000
  ...Replacing Canvas on Westy > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hey guys/gals, > > I was looking through the archives for a vide othat I saw...
• ripped canvas in pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Vicki Derrer
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 14:01:13 EST
  ...I have just made a horizontal gash of about seven inches in my pop-top's canvas. It is directly under the bottom of...
• ASI/Riviera and Country Homes Poptop Canvas Now Available Again
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:08:01 -0400
  I am now offering Riviera and Country Homes replacement poptop canvas from the OEM supplier to ASI/Riviera and Country Homes. These are of...
• Re: swamp coolers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 1995 09:50:22 -0700
  Thanks Coyote - great ascii! Can someone perhaps do one of the canvas bags? /martha