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Re: Screen on pop top canvas.
Historical mailing list - Dave C
Wed, 24 May 2000 18:15:07 -0400
...The coolest option would be to get a new three window canvas and put no-see-um netting in before installing. (This is what...
Re: POP TOP ROOF OPTIONS
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 May 1999 02:56:31 EDT
...Hint) >> i'll sell you a whole westy roof w/ great canvas for $350, if youre interested.....ALOT cheaper than importing something from europe...
Keeping mold out of a westy
Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
Mon, 27 Jan 2003 12:08:53 -0800
...8) The most sensitive part to mold is the flocking under the pop top and the pop top canvas fabric. If they do get...
Re: Awning advice
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
Mon, 25 May 2015 14:33:31 -0700
...Sadly, they didn�t think to mount it up under the pop-top, it instead runs along the gutter and is visible all the...
Re: Westfalia bug netting
Historical mailing list
Tue, 31 May 94 11:19:12 PDT
...Westfalia bug netting >Anyone out there found an effective, and reasonably fast, way to replace >(to patch) the mosquito netting in the pop top...
Sad thought :( My Bus For Sale?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Jun 1996 19:58:21, -0500
...Its a 1973 VW Kombi, Westfalia interior, pop top camper (the canvas is gone), not sure of miles on motor (odometer broke). I was...
Re: Straight-up VS. Tilt-up - the best Westy Top
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 2 Feb 2004 15:18:49 -0600
...I've never had any other type but I know there might be trouble with finding replacement seals, hardware, canvas and other possible parts...
Re: Raising poptop with kayak on roof
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 19 Mar 2004 22:12:19 -0500
...It does a great job at carrying my two canvas-and-cedar kayaks, and when you remove it from the bus it makes a...
Country Home Campers
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:40:47 -0400
...Its a giant fiberglass piece that even has the front storage area like the standard Westy Pop Top. I had never seen one of...
'71 VW Camper Bus for sale in NJ - must go!
Historical mailing list
19 Mar 1996 10:51:45 -0500
...in pop-top in great condition comes with extra engine spare tire on front Not so good things: needs new engine seal canvas and...
Re: Westy pop-top mildew
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 19 Nov 2002 23:13:28 -0600
...Bill Baker --------------------------- Clip -------------------------- I've never had any leaking or mildew on the canvas or top in my Westy (8 years). I always ventilate...
Syncro on ebay
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 08:11:46 -0600
...The pop-top canvas is rip free and the seal has been replaced. I average about 22 mph on the highway with it. The...
Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
Wed, 12 Apr 2000 23:04:41 EDT
...A pop-top conversion is not as difficult as it seems. I have done several VW campers because I prefer my own layout like...
88 Westy FS in Va.
Historical mailing list - Brenton Evans
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 11:29:12 -0400
...White exterior / White pop-top / grey interior 75,000 original miles on a fully equipped camper, excellent in mechanical condition and appearance. Automatic transmission...
Re: Pop top conversion
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:57:07 -0800
...canvas. > >> >> http://homepage.mac.com/mwsnow/PhotoAlbum5.html >> >> > Thank you Mark!!!!! I was hoping there was a site out there doing just > the pop...
Re: source for no see um screen material
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:28:22 -0700
...one I need to do is the one in the pop top canvas.� I'm looking for a source to buy the material and...
Re: Tie Die pop-up tent?
Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
Sun, 3 May 2009 21:21:07 -0400
When I stretched my bus my second pop-top had a beige canvas that was in really good condition. Since I had to cut...
82 diesel Aswan brown up for sale
Historical mailing list - Chris Jackson
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:58:43 -0000
I'm putting my full Westy pop top 82 diesel Aswan brown up for sale in the SF East Bay. This is an unfinished...
85 Wolfsburg Ed. FS or Part Out
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 7 Jun 2010 08:16:53 -0500
...Pop top is moldy from sitting for a few years, so the canvas is likely not so hot. Glass all appears to be good...
Re: Straight-up VS. Tilt-up - the best Westy Top
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:56:10 -0800
...the straight up pop-top ala ASI Riviera. <http://wetwesties.tripod.com/riviera/index.html> More useable space. Better "canvas" Better ventilation Downside? The...
Re: Pop Top Heart Stopper
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 6 May 2002 23:31:13 -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...
Re: Pop-top shocks for Vanagon Westy roof Price: $90 shipped
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Wed, 26 May 2010 19:26:39 -0600
...the last bit (8" or so) of >> travel to close the pop-top? >> >> Mine lifts better with these (now my wife can raise the...
85 Multivan Wolfsburg Westfalia For Sale
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sun, 22 Nov 1998 19:34:44 -0600
...85 Wolfsburg Westfalia (Multivan), $ 6300, 123K, 4 speed, rear a/c, pop top with top bed (canvas in good shape), rear seat/bed, table...
Re: Pop top issue
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 18:03:56 -0700
...Pretty sure you > > have to come from the canvas side, get the grease outside the > > cross-tube, but maybe you can get in between...
Re: Powering a 110V A/C
Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:24:25 EDT
...and hook it up through the window opening in the pop-top canvas. Seems like it would be out of the way and efficient...
Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
Historical mailing list - Ken Weikel
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:23:31 -0400
...the tin top for = the pop top hinges (and backing plate), marked out the cut lines and the = canvas securing track on the roof...
F.S.'82 diesel westy (price lowered)
Historical mailing list - kgordee Jones
Thu, 9 Sep 1999 11:15:14 MDT
...The pop top canvas is in beautiful shape. In the zipped window, there is a screen flap & a canvas flap. The screen one had...
Van painting cost
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:22:14 -0600
...I removed the pop-top and old canvas (removed most of the interior to avoid dust and overspray, then delivered the Syncro and roof...
Re: how NOT to instal your poptop tent
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:04:26 -0400
...The pop top need to be lowered about 2 in all the time when you do the job, alway raise it after each step...
Re: Portable Air Conditioner
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 25 Jun 2003 06:01:34 -0700
...southern states without adding some type of insulation to the pop-top canvas. My 5000 BTU unit makes the interior sleepable by pulling a...
Re: Pop top cleaner
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sat, 26 Jun 1999 09:05:34 -0400
...Pop top cleaner Any suggestions for cleaning mold, mildew and discoloration from a poptop canvas and ceiling? What about the outside of the poptop...
Re: Hurry Folks! The Price Will Go Up If It Runs!!!
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:56:51 -0800
...the same van, rebuilt engine, new 3-window canvas, stainless steel bolt in the pop-top, gas tank re-seal, brakes all gone through...
Re: Pop top weight
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:59:56 -0500
...This is the 2 fiberglass sections, legs, mounts, hinges, canvas. > The total was close to 135 lbs. This did not include any upper bed...
Re: Pop-top shocks for Vanagon Westy roof Price: $90 shipped
Historical mailing list - Danny C.
Tue, 25 May 2010 18:46:07 -0700
...ahwahneevw@gmail.com> wrote: From: Geo <ahwahneevw@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Pop-top shocks for Vanagon Westy roof Price: $90 shipped To: "Danny C...
4 Westfalia Campers (& a Splitty) For Sale in Pa (LONG)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 23 Apr 1996 17:54:54
...t like that wonderful plaid!) Cabinetry is in good shape, pop-top canvas is useable but not great. Body is completely solid (no rust...
Re: the next wave:westy to syncro
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 13 May 1998 09:23:35 -0700
...Leave enough on the sides to have something to attach the pop-top canvas and supports.Then you need to cut off the arched...
Re: Poptop replacement options and power mirror question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:12:20 -0700
...As for pop top canvas, I have hear very good things about http://www.atelierspk.com/west_english.html alistair On 2011-11-03...
Re: camper top fun!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 9 Oct 2001 16:41:33 -0500
Re; Canvass install See if one of the vendors will fax you a copy of the installation sheet. There are also picture installation in...
Re: Angle question (designing an awning. Image included!)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:05:38 -0700
...areas on luggage > rack, and rear of pop top. Rain should runoff to > metal below poptop > canvas, though I'm not sure of that...
Re: Wires through the body
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 1 Mar 2022 20:37:27 -0500
...To the pop top. Eric Caron > On Mar 1, 2022, at 7:08 PM, Markus Benne <mbenne@M-BASS.COM> wrote: > > I'd like...
1988 Westy FS
Historical mailing list - Brenton Evans
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 15:34:01 -0400
...White exterior / White pop-top / grey interior 75,000 original miles on a fully equipped camper, excellent in mechanical condition and appearance. Automatic transmission...
KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 15:18:38 -0700
...Nice Pop Top/Canvas. Sony Stereo. Could be perfect for a conversion project-Tiico? Subaru? ***60' Morris Mini1340CC(Also for sale) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo...
Fwd: Expensive Syncro Westie
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:47:01 -0400
...AC cold enough to hang meat inside, tie-dye the pop top canvas with Phil Lesh's sweat. It's all good and worth...
Re: Go-Westy wasserstopper - initial impressions
Historical mailing list - Trevor
Wed, 8 Feb 2012 18:47:43 -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: Fw: A little help
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 11 Nov 96 20:14:52 CST
...he had a tube made up that zipped into the zip-out window in the pop-top canvas. so when he pulled up to...
Re: Poptop rainfly
Historical mailing list - william thompson
Sun, 3 Feb 2008 15:40:29 -0800
...It will stink > and rot just like the others. > I Do make canvas boat tops and such but dont make the pop top canvas...
Pop Top Wood Frame Damage. PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:26:37 -0700
...Hope I'm not abusing my list privileges posting so much! This is regarding an older staple style canvas. This image shows damaged filler...
Re: Is this worth it?????????
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 27 Apr 2001 13:41:55 -0500
...Oh yeah, there is also new canvas in the pop top. I know NOTHING > about these busses and was wondering what they are roughly...
Re: Bear Attacks Camper NVC
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:29:56 -0600
...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> > >> Check these out! Something to think about in your pop-top. >> http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/BearAttack?authkey=qGobsHitGWo...
Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
Historical mailing list - PB
Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:42:42 -0700
...Supporting the pop top to remove the frame > > I think a "stick" would do it just fine. a piece of 2x4 you could get...
Van painting cost
Historical mailing list - Troy
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:41:23 -0800
...For this price, I was going to completely remove all the moldings, poptop canvas, side windows and rear, bumpers, utility outlets, door handles, etc...
Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
Historical mailing list - Karl
Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:26:55 -0400
...the van for under $1200 , this includes new > starter, clutch , pop top canvas and paint(which I had laying around the > shop) So show...
FS: '84 Vanagon Camper
Historical mailing list - Fred D. dyen
Sat, 4 Dec 1999 02:03:01 -0900
...to 80# kid) rear seat = queen sized bed, Country Homes Pop-top (insulated canvas with three zippers - one in front, one on each side...
2 Westies for $500 in Boston Area (not running) craigslist
Historical mailing list - JR Denton
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:39:50 -0400
...Weekender an a 1989 White with Kitchen- Camper .Both have canvas pop tops. They will need to be towed. $500 takes both of them...
Re: Poptop Tent Material; Breathability Means ....
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:22:13 -0700
...a > noticeable degree, unlike canvas. It is stiffer than cotton, so it may not > tuck under the pop top as easily, but I really...
Re: Pop top springs.
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:35 -0800
...I am trying to find a web address for the spring/struts that I > > have > > on my pop top. It was a site I...
Price on used engine/tranny needed (2 litre AC)
Historical mailing list - neil neil
Tue, 2 May 2006 17:35:31 -0400
...I believe he has the pop top too, but no canvas. Can supply his ph. # offlist to those wanting it. TIA, Neil Nicholson 1981...
Re: New owner of 6 days, 1,000 questions and 1
Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 11:16:12 -0700
...I want it to last. > > The pop top needs to be replaced, the canvas, where do I go to get > that > done? Also the...
Re: Winter storage and humidity
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 28 Oct 2004 17:33:34 -0700
...I'd leave the pop-top up and the (3 in my case) canvas windows open a crack to aid air circulation. Malcolm (Halifax...
Re: Can't quite figure out how . . .
Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
Wed, 18 May 2005 05:54:42 -0400
Mike, It's attached to the metal corner braces on the pop top with web loops on the tarp corners. My wife Mary makes...