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• Re: New pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 00:55:25 -0700
  ...New pop top canvas Anybody had good or bad luck with aftermarket pop top canvas? I would like to update to the 3 window...
• Re: Slanted pop top question - anybody raised the rear up higher to provide more clearance for feet area?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 21 Sep 2013 19:15:25 -0700
  ...heard of increasing the height of tbe > rear area of the pop top westy ... > > How about a Country Homes poptop? It lifts straight up...
• Re: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:32:25 -0700
  ...2010 10:35 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video I thought the German word for that month...
• 87 Westy in WestTennessee Reduced $ !
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 21:09:47 -0400 (EDT)
  ...All camper stuff, stove, sink, water tank, fridge in exclnt condition .All interior bed pads, seats, pop top canvas, etc. in excellent shape. Approx...
• Re: pop top skylight needed anybody have an extra
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 00:21:14 -0600
  ...Mike At 12:09 PM 3/9/2004 -0800, vanagon wrote: >Does anybody have an extra skylight for the pop top. >The one I...
• Late model poptop skylights and canvas
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 22:40:47 -0400
  I am toying with the idea of replacing my pop top, but before I leap into it I had a couple of quesions: 1...
• Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 14:44:28 -0500
  Before I had my westy I didn't think I would use the pop top all that much. I figured that 90% of my...
• leaking pop-top?
  Historical mailing list - Alli Dahlin
  Wed, 10 May 2000 18:25:51 CDT
  Hello all, The actual top to my pop-top seems to be leaking when it rains out side. The fuzzy stuff coating the top...
• Re: Thule or Yakima rack part no's - Westy
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 2 May 2001 04:25:24 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, this prevents the pop top from being raised due to the load bars over the top. The alternative is to mount the steel...
• Re: Real Pop top Conversion Solution for Non Pop Top Vanagon's
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 3 May 2009 14:33:51 -0400
  ...of you like myself with >> non westy vans who want the pop top check this out. >> >> http://vwelevation.com/products.html >> >> This person in...
• Vanagon to Weekender poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Curry
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 12:48:58 -0700
  I have been looking for a pop-top Weekender in the Seattle area for some time now, sans success. In my final throes of...
• Re: Pop-top Cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 00:37:13 -0400
  ...Sent: Friday, June 04, 1999 12:26 AM Subject: Re: Re: Pop-top Cleaner? Thanks for the post. Which Meguiars product are you talking...
• Pop Top Resto
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 12:27:42 EDT
  What is the best product out there to apply to a white pop top to restore its gloss/gel coat finish? I did check...
• Washing your Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Warner
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 14:52:15 GMT
  Okay, I'm new to the pop-top thing and I was just wondering if washing a Westy traditionally presents any problems. I washed...
• Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - alexander may
  Sat, 8 May 2004 11:41:33 -0700
  Does anybody know where I can find some articles about how to install new seals around my pop top and luggage rack? I ordered...
• Weekenders - how many different configurations?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 01:14:57 -0600
  ...What appeals to me for my purposes would be a van with a pop-top, no storage closet, full width folding down rear seat...
• Re: Pop top insulation from the inside
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:10:58 -0800
  ...pop top from heat/cold, > quiten it and, if not using heavy materials, keep it managable. > > Has anyone done this to their pop-top...
• Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:51:35 EST
  ...The pop top kind of burps when I close any door--that is as long as all the windows are closed and it's...
• Help with pop top struts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 5 May 2022 14:27:55 -0400
  My 84 Westfalia has two sets of pop top struts so that the top works when a roof box is loaded. I need to...
• Re: Removing Westfalia decal from pop top.. ?
  Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:38:33 -0400
  ...Removing Westfalia decal from pop top.. ? > I used Goo-Gone on my bus and it didn't do a thing to the body/top...
• Simple Question on Pop Tops
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 9 Oct 2012 22:48:27 -0700
  Getting ready to replace the bolts that attach the pop top to the hinges at the rear, four on each side. There appears/feels...
• Re: Eurovan/Winnebago - just
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jul 94 12:01:53 PDT
  > Does anyone know why VW didn't just have Westphalia do the camper > thing, like they always have?... (instead of just the pop-top...
• 87 Westy F.S. in Tennessee
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 16:34:50 -0400 (EDT)
  ...All camper stuff, stove, sink, water tank, fridge in exclnt condition .All interior bed pads, seats, pop top canvas, etc. in excellent shape. Approx...
• Re: Replacing pop top bug screen the manly way.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 13:12:33 -0300
  I'd be afraid that the velcro would be to thick and not fold up very good when the pop-top is down?? Todd...
• Re: Oxidized pop-top on my '90 Westy Multivan
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 19:35:09 -0500
  ...Taylor" wrote: > > > Hi, Westies. > > > > The fiberglass pop-top on my '90 Multivan has oxidation problems. ....snip > > '90 Westy Multi Hi Larry, et. al., I...
• MV
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:16:11 -0500
  ...Called about a Euro Van MV in Minnesota, assuming MV means it has a pop top and at least the weekender options. Not the...
• Re: Fake Gutters for Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:12:11 -0700
  ...john > Where do I find the fake gutters that allow mounting of a kayak rack to a > pop top?
• For Sale: 1978 Westfalia pop-top (VW Bus) (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Fri, 12 May 1995 15:34:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ---------- Forwarded message ----------
• '72 VW pop-top for sale: $1800 OBO (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Sat, 11 May 1996 23:17:37 -0700 (PDT)
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• Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:14:59 -0800
  woops! It's a '84 gasoline pop top camper
• Re: econofalia and pop-tops in general
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 15:42:19 -0700
  I posted a note about this a few months back, but for those of you wondering about pop-top alternatives in general, check out...
• Mazda Westy? SyncroJeep?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 08:23:45 CST6CDT
  ...a pop-top Mazda MPV with amazing amenities like sleeping room in the pop-top, a stove, water tank, sink, fridge. an All New...
• F.S. Westy GL in Tennessee
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jun 1997 21:53:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...All camper stuff, stove, sink, water tank, fridge in exclnt condition .All interior bed pads, seats, pop top canvas, etc. in excellent shape. Approx...
• Cleaning/Painting Canvas Pop-Top
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Wed, 23 May 2001 14:33:54 -0400
  ...The canvas of my pop-top, while structurally sound, seems faded in certain places and really looks bad. Don't know if it was...
• Re: pop-top carriage bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 14:51:25 -0500
  ...I recently thouroughly cleaned and polished the pop-top. The top now looks great with the exception of the very rusted bolt heads. I...
• Re: Propex heater output experience?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 09:44:38 -0500
  ...Try climbing up and feel the pop top with your heater running. It's warm! (How come I found this out?... Don't wveryone...
• Re: Pop-Top Lift Assist
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 00:13:10 -0400
  I have the pop-top lift struts and also think they were a good addition. After a year of use they still work great...
• Re: Pop top color RESTORED!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 12:25:39 -0500
  ...Pop top color RESTORED! >Dear Listees- > >Just wanted to put in MTCW on my experience with a badly faded blue pop-top. >(I think...
• GoWesty OEM pop-top seal not recommended
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 11:25:17 -0800
  ...Recently I purchased their OEM Complete Pop-Top Seal Kit and I cannot recommend it for the following reasons. The front portion of the...
• Pop-top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:22:36 -0600
  ...I did NOT remove the pop-top from the van. I started at the front, also securing one screw in the middle of the...
• Re: Lift Mechanism 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 20:54:31 -0700
  ...I can hardly get the pop top up by myself. > Gary Meier -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p...
• pop-top seal
  Historical mailing list - karen brown
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 16:52:21 -0500
  ...Can I get a recommendation or two on the best source for a new pop-top seal for my '84 Westy? Also, whoever told...
• Re: Pop-top conversion link?
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 23:38:30 -0500
  ...Desai wrote: > ab, > it was dr karl bloss who did the pop-top conversion. > i think his website is www.makarov.com . > anyways, good...
• Newbie syncro question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Maurer
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 07:30:44 -0700
  ...What's the correct terminology for the weekender with a pop-top (not a Westy). Is it the multi-van (MV)? And did all...
• Re: rubber around pop top and luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:29:04 -0600
  ...rubber around pop top and luggage rack > Can anybody direct me to the right parts page on the busdepot for > replacing > the rubber around...
• pop top raise assist
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:33:09 -0400
  ...The good news is that my good friend Malcolm Stebbins and I parted out an old westy and the carcass complete with pop top...
• Re: central door lock problems/archive problems-continued (sort of long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:26:38 -0500
  ...by searching for multiple words like: (pop-top) or (poptop) or (pop top) Hope this helps. Mike
• Westfalia Pop Top Zipper Repair Product Recomendation
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:26:34 -0400
  Just installed a new gray three windowed pop top canvas on our faux Weekender (1980 Westfalia pop top and roof skin grafted onto a...
• OEM Pop Top Seals and Fibreglass Oxidation
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 14:26:49 -0400
  ...I don't know your reasoning for OEM but I've just received my Bus Depot pop-top seals and I have to say...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 18:08:50 -0700
  I've never removed a pop top, and I bet you know this, but when the top is down, the springs in the raiser...
• Re: More questions...78 Westfalia!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 May 96 10:51 AST
  ...If you want to keep your pop-top pristine white, use the regular Clorox diluted in proportion of 1:2. When you clean the...
• Pop-top seal and e-mail question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 06 May 1996 12:50:06 -0500 (EST)
  First, does anyone know where you can get the pop-top seal that is all one one section, like the original. i ordered one...
• Pop-Top lock latch
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 03:14:50 -0800
  Volks, The Pop-Top lock latch on my 86 Westy seems to be stuck in the open (unlocked) position. It's been acting up...
• No best answer to Pop Top raise
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 10:47:09 -0800
  ...The European models have these struts on some tops, especially on the newer Eurovan campers or some other variations of pop tops. Probably there...
• Re: (NVC)- A different kind of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:59:42 -0600
  for whatever reason I like the pop-up version better in that set up, than the rear-hinged pop top. Did you notice the...
• Re: Comparison of Pop-top seals requested
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:34:06 -0400
  I get my pop top seals from Gowesty (http://www.gowesty.com) They have aluminum clips in the seal that goes around the pop...
• Re: pop top cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 19:39:15 -0600
  ...I will let you know the results. > > Stefan > > << I recently put a new (as in used) pop top on my 84 westy. Top is...
• Re: Pop-top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 23:13:33 -0800
  ...I did NOT remove the pop-top from the van. I started at the front, also securing one screw in the middle of the...
• Re: Camper/ pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 15:36:54 -0700
  ...which affix to either the front or rear end of the pop-top, with their names on it. There is nothing over the space...
• RP Dusseldorf classifieds
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 15:31:27 +0200
  ...T4; California; TDI; pop top; 6/96; 10 Tkm; DM 57,000.00 T4; Camper Coach; 2.4L Diesel; pop top; 4/96; 20...