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84 Westy for sale San Francisco Bay area $600 ono
Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:08:01 -0800
...Body is OK (one rear wheel arch ding, rear fender rubber off) with a good pop-top seal and canvas. New front brake rotors...
Country Home Camper, anyone? FS: Nice 82...
Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:21:23 -0700
...It's the model with the straight pop-top. Sink, stove, fridge, furnace, etc. The interior is almost perfect. The canvas is perfect - yellow...
Re: GO Westy / Westy Table
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 11:55:46 -0700
...Also Canvas tops; I am strongly considering a 3 window canvas top from GOWesty along with the rubber seal for the pop top. Just...
Re: Removing the poptop -- how many people?
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Sat, 10 Jun 2006 09:56:29 -0700
...Getting the top back on was tricky in that I had lots of clothes pins, spring clamps etc to hold the canvas in a...
Re: Screen on pop top canvas.
Historical mailing list - Steve Kroll
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 15:56:32 -0700
...it (and think about this carefully), >you can remove the pop-top canvas entirely (easy as >pie) take it down to your local tent...
Re: pop top
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 3 Mar 1999 12:55:14 -0500
...pop top Hello everyone, I have a cust. (and would like to do it to my camper) that asked what to use on the...
Re: end of camping season????
Historical mailing list - 87 Westy
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:20:33 -0700
...It cost about $50-75 to cover the pop top and windows if memory serves. I can't recall the R rating either, but...
Re: Could someone explain?
Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 20:37:10 EST
...It' listed as a "1985 Westy Wolfsberg Weekender" and the comment "Pop top in good shape..canvas in good shape..sleeps 4 comfortably". << I...
Re: Westy insulated blanket for pop top canvas for winter camping
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 05:55:00 EDT
...Hello Fellow Volks Folks, On the internet I have seen pictures of an insulated blanket that goes around the pop top canvas for winter...
Re: Edging my way toward pop top tent replacement
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:18:51 -0700
...The plastic edging that goes over the canvas and staples to > the wood strips inside my 1983 Westy. So, when I pull this out...
parting out airbox Westy Cotati CA
Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:52:36 -0700
...The pop top is there, but I didn't check condition of the canvas. The tables and support arms are gone. The front seats...
Parking Matilda
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Sat, 9 Sep 2006 08:33:58 -0600
...The canvas and the inside of the pop top get damp and discolour. Westies like to sleep somewhere dark and dry. Also; >>Oh, yeah...
Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:40:34 -0700
...as I removed the old canvas off the pop top realized that I will need some experienced help with installing the new one Looking...
Re: Late model poptop skylights and canvas
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:34:28 -0400
...it the canvas attaches differently. So assuming I have a 1986 van am I > restricted as to what year of pop top I can...
'74 Camper for Sale
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 22:51:21 -0500
...window pop top -'74 has the largest lower bed -Childs cot -ice box (no gas or elec) -no optional stove -pop top canvas has...
misc. campers for sale
Historical mailing list - Dave Black
Fri, 21 Apr 1995 09:42:24 -0700 (MST)
...1973 VW BUS (the picture shows a westfalia pop-top campmobile)--Busses need water cooled engines, my VW bus enjoyed 2 summers w/this...
saw a westy today and
Historical mailing list - Sam Josovitz
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 16:22:59 EDT
...raised the pop top that was clean maybe 2-3 little holes in the canvas no big deal the pop top seal needed to...
Re: Free tent (very used)
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:54:23 -0600
...I just held the top up with a 2X4 so the canvas was very loose and not pressured. I cut the bead in all...
Re: Anyone ever fall out of the SIDE of a Westfalia pop-top?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
Mon, 20 May 2002 00:36:38 EDT
...Has > there > ever been accounts of people fallout out through the canvas before? > > when i was in college, we fell out of our vanagons...
For Sale 82 Full Westy $650 no motor
Historical mailing list - Joel Lane
Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:08:13 -0600
Hey folks, No motor or tranny, but pop top, beds, cabinets, fridge, stove/sink, water tank and propane tank are there. Cushions need good...
Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 17:55:30 -0700
...Then raised roof to remove top of h bar to pop top bolts and folded the h bar and secured with many cable ties...
Re: Pop-top shocks for Vanagon Westy roof Price: $90 shipped
Historical mailing list - B
Wed, 26 May 2010 16:22:45 -0700
...Don't really > want to lube the joints as most lubes will end up migrating to & > staining the canvas. > > Geo > > On 5/25/10...
'84 Westfalia FS. GL w/ AC, 4 sp. Exc. Cond. $4600
Historical mailing list - mnkb
Wed, 25 Sep 1996 09:38:21 +0000
...Excellent condition. $4600 All camping equipment is fully functional -AC/DC/propane 'fridge -sink (new pump) -stove (new propane tank fitting) -pop top canvas...
Van tent $1400?? whats this guy smoking?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 6 Sep 2005 09:01:49 -0400
...Fabric is same as pop tops. Dimensions are 8'x8'x6' High. This tent is in excellent conditon. It has a 2" rip in...
Re: Screen on pop top canvas.
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 06:35:49 -0700
...it (and think about this > carefully), > >you can remove the pop-top canvas entirely (easy as > >pie) take it down to your local tent...
Re: Pop-top canvas replacement.
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:26:49 -0400
...manufacturer's cotton canvas (which costs a bit more than our aftermarket canvas) is a somewhat course textured material, which, while good quality, does...
Re: Pop top canvas repair
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Sun, 2 Jun 2002 21:58:37 EDT
Debra, A great fix for any fabric is stuff called "Seam Grip". It is a liquid rubber that makes an awesome bond on anything...
pop top underside flocking color question
Historical mailing list - vanagon
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 17:15:16 -0800
...course a "gray" shade to go along with the new gray canvas and blue gray interior of my 87. Any ideas would be appreciated...
Re: Pop Top Heart Stopper
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sun, 5 May 2002 09:33:47 -0400
...Always check to make sure no canvas trapped by the top. All seemed normal. > >Got onto the freeway - heard a funny howling . Just as...
on Dormobiles
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Jun 1996 22:32:53 -0400
...It's the one which elevates up hinged along one side of the van, with stripey red canvas and glass windows in it. The...
Re: space to left of A.C. cabinet
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:54:41 -0500
...I have a fly swat, a stick that we use to coax the canvas in before locking the pop top down, a poker/dutch...
"Westy Raincoat" and more visions......
Historical mailing list - louiZe christensen
Thu, 6 Apr 2000 00:02:28 -0400
...Here's a complete "Westy Raincoat" Canvas cover designed to fit over the entire pop top. Well....I admit it looks better than my...
Re: Removing the poptop -- how many people?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 8 Jun 2006 17:59:24 -0400
I have removed a pop top solo, from a van I wasn't worried scratching the paint on. Two people would have been better...
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Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 31 May 2015 15:38:42 -0400
> Frank, aside from the other very real problems you encountered with that canvas I > have to make one observation. > The square/zipper at top...
Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:16:54 -0700
...Supporting the pop top to remove the frame The first symptom i noticed when my frame started to fail was my upper bunk hitting...
83 air cooled westy, major oil leak, missing fridge/stove $900
Historical mailing list - sg
Fri, 25 May 2001 13:15:41 -0700
...the rest of the van is in good shape, body great, pop top canvas good, clean, etc. he wants $900 for it. i think...
Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:52:32 +0000
...About 10 more screws to go on my LAST > > canvas replacement EVER! > > > > > > > > > > Jeff Stewart
Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 20:19:12 -0500
Jeff, more important than discoloration regarding the canvas is weakening the fibers. Cotton can tolerate some bleach, but only if weak and promptly and...
PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY part 2
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Mon, 9 Mar 2015 11:21:59 -0700
...the pop top canvas how do I remove it hoping to reuse it thanks ED Edward V Barger edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac...
Re: Front end heat & awnings
Historical mailing list
Sun, 11 Sep 1994 21:32:19 -0400
...VW Canvas 5505 Cordell Austin, TX 78723 (512) 926-6195 They sell awnings, pop-top kits, says send SASE and ask about other stuff...
Re: Things I learned this weekend
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 08:12:23 -0600
...FWIW - My canvas was already off. I got it back from the tent repair shop, and have not gotten around to putting it back...
[WetWesties] FS: 1986 Quantum Syncro - Seattle. Pop top too (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:36:55 -0800
...I also have a friend with a Westie pop top (just the top, hardware & canvas) for sale. It's for Buses from 1979 & earlier...
New owner of 6 days, 1,000 questions and 1
Historical mailing list - Dwight Smith
Thu, 23 Apr 1998 21:59:50 PDT
...The pop top needs to be replaced, the canvas, where do I go to get that done? Also the sunroof on the popper needs...
FS Bargain Westy/WolfyGL--$1300(IN FLORIDA)
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:03:15 -0700
...Nice Pop Top/Canvas in good condition. Sony Stereo. Ive added some new and used parts recently: New pop-top gaskets, skylight seal, Grill...
Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:58:18 -0500
...hit a snag today when putting the old canvas onto the up turned pop top, it ripped a bit. It is old and I...
Help me ID Euro-Camper
Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
Wed, 29 May 1996 08:33:27 MST
...Any idea what I have? Any ideas as to what year it might be? Anybody want to buy a pop top with good canvas...
FS: 71 Westy
Historical mailing list - Shawn
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 21:16:59 -0600
...New Pop Top Canvas. Great bus. Just needs some minor body work and a paint job. Let me know if you have questions. Thanks...
Re: Go-Westy wasserstopper - initial impressions
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 8 Feb 2012 18:58:35 -0800
...Took only 15 minutes to install (5 snaps screwed into support ridge at front of pop top, 2 snaps on either side on canvas...
Re: Pop top issue
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 17:38:27 -0700
I have pics too http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/09/10/west-pop-top-lifting-assembly-problem/ alistair On 3-Jun-11, at 4...
Country Homes Camper
Historical mailing list - Salim Miro
Tue, 13 May 2014 09:33:52 -0700
...the top, canvas etc. You can visit my site at www.countryhomescampers.com for more information. I did sell my pop-top molds to...
Re: Poptop assist
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 06:44:23 -0700
...I can stop the top (no head holding) about a foot up, pull in the canvas and then slam the top closed with ease...
What to do with my pop top interior?
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:41:07 -0500
...I thought I would revisit this now since replacing my canvas is imminent and find out what people are finishing the underside with. My...
Re: Portable AC for camping
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:15:42 -0700
...This creates low pressure inside the Westy creating some interesting pop-top canvas effects and air seepage. If you get a single hose unit...
Weekender for Sale
Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 08:43:45 EST
...skylight and pop-top seals installed in 1996.� Van has some dents, and the upolstery on the seats are worn.� Canvas/poptop in very...
Weekender for Sale
Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 06:57:02 EST
...skylight and pop-top seals installed in 1996.�� Van has some dents, and the upolstery on the seats are worn.� Canvas/poptop in very...
To the 40+ people who have expressed an interest in parts
Historical mailing list - John C. Villines
Thu, 28 May 1998 21:18:48 -0400
...the carpet (which he described as very good) to the canvas and pop top (both also very good). We've each been too busy...
Re: exercise while camping
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:35:43 -0700
...Maybe it's the tears in the canvas? Rowing machines are aerobic, not resistance training, and we think the regular weight set would be...
Re: Front Screen on 89-91 Needed
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:14:35 -0400
Hi Sorry Front Pop Top Screen on Canvas on westies. Thanks Jonce >'front screen' ? >what front screen ? >on the westy top ? >for the front...
Re: Pop top issue
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 4 Jun 2011 11:09:44 -0700
...That and Rust Check spray (different application) Maybe test spray lube on spare fabric similar to canvas? See what kind of stain it leaves...
Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace?
Historical mailing list - dahn van
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:37:38 -0800
...tackle this before or with the spring project of replacing the canvas. Dahn 'Betty' 85 2.3 Gowesty _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM...