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oxidation on a dark-colored pop-top: any consensus on a solution?
Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
Sun, 5 Aug 2001 16:41:41 -0700
...Is there any consensus within this group of how to make a dark-colored pop-top look good again? -- Ken Taylor Marysville, Washington --------------------------------------------------------------------- "Chaos...
Pop Top Alarm
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 14 Feb 2002 13:34:57 -0500
The first two wiring systems I thought of that could be used for a "Pop-Top Ajar" alarm are the seat belt and the...
Re: Struts for pop-up?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 18:15:11 -0400
There are springs and cables that assist in lifting the pop top now. The springs are probably shot. They can be shimmed to increase...
Auto-Sleepers - Motorhomes of excellence - Homepage
Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:02:28 -0700
<http://www.auto-sleepers.co.uk/> More Pop tops in england Charles Nighbor
Re: Martha's van mods
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Jan 1995 16:24:20 -0400 (EDT)
Don't ask her about the flannel handcuffs suspended from the pop-top! ;-) Ric
amphibious pop top
Historical mailing list - robyn rudisill
Wed, 4 Feb 2004 07:51:44 -0800
did you folks see this? http://home.t-online.de/home/claus_wiedmaier/varius.htm robyn
Re: Pop Top ...Stupid is as .....
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 18 Jun 2005 20:33:38 -0700
RE: Pop the Pot Top at 65... BTDT, real surprise ain't it???
Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 5 Aug 2006 16:38:40 -0400
The Vanagons birthday.Not your wifes.
Re: Weekenders & Westy Weekenders & Wolfsburg Westy Weekenders.....
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:38:53 -0500
...It was much like the Vanagon Carat with a pop-top added. Regards, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
Re: Straight-up VS. Tilt-up - the best Westy Top
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 06:48:35 -0500
Who every it was who wants a straight up pop top contact Jerry. He purchased the rights to country campers pop top. (see below...
Re: 1978 VW Westfalia (Bus) for sale
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 May 1995 11:10:37 -0700
...1978 westfalia pop-top, >new rebuilt engine, new starter/soleniod, fuel inj.,ac, sink, ice box, >mechanically perfect. Pop Top needs patching, body is...
Re: Cleaning Pop Top
Historical mailing list - Dave Black
Thu, 17 Nov 1994 08:55:45 -0700 (MST)
...The pop top's surface has small cracks > all over on the finish. Also it is grey from dirt. Any suggestions on how > to...
New Westfalia Canvas for sale on eBay WOW!
Historical mailing list - Charles Fladger
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 18:54:13 PDT
...If anyone is looking for a NEW Pop-Top Canvas for their Vanagon Westfalia, I have one for sale on eBay. It fits 1980...
Re: pop-top (closing)
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:44:11 -0800
...pop-top (closing) > > >At 12:16 AM -0800 2/17/2000, Greg wrote: >> Does anyone know if the pop-top on an 86 Westy...
Re: Poptop conversion from a tintop.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 5 Sep 2024 18:27:07 -0400
Hi John, In your below message you said pop top. That is different than a high top or raised top. The high top would...
Re: Westy Luggage Rack Pop Top Seal Install Question (Bus Depot)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 14:48:18 -0400
> I replaced my pop top seal with the same kit. The luggage > rack seal from bus depot as I remember is thinner, that is...
Re: Who needs a pop-top?
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:44:33 -0600
...few posts from a member or members looking for a >> replacement pop-top. I just remember i know someone in Portland that has one...
76 pop-top canvas
Historical mailing list
Thu Jun 1 20:00:02 PDT 1995
...Being new to buses and campers, I assume that this is just the exterior sheath to the pop top, but I wasn't completely...
Westfalia stickers
Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 10:05:58 -0500
I have the Westfalia stickers that go on the pop tops $8.00 each+3.00shipping, any color
westy high-tops
Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
Sat, 2 Jul 2005 09:28:51 -0700
anybody know of a firm which converts pop-tops to permanent fiberglass high-tops? art '82 westy
Re: Roof racks, kayaks, and wind
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 03:33:23 -0600
...If the pop top becomes a problem, use the Yakima side loader brackets and reinforce the top where the bolts go through.r A...
HELP! - Can a Westie pop top be made to fit on a Get-A-Way?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 28 Mar 1999 15:16:18 -0800
...I have a line on a complete pop top from a 1986 Westfalia and I am wondering if it would be possible to remove...
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:Lloyds mats (was:Pop Top Seal - leading edge)
Historical mailing list - Eric Small
Fri, 15 Aug 1997 15:50:08 -0600
...Silva" <wsilva@capecod.net> 08/15/97 02:27pm >>> I replaced my pop top seals ('85 Westy) with new seals from Bus Boys last...
Re: Using Fiberglass Cleaner for Pop-top
Historical mailing list - Tracey
Thu, 9 Jan 2003 00:30:36 -0500
...the rubber seal that runs around the outer rim of the pop top and the one that seals on top between the luggage storage...
Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 2 Dec 2003 07:57:12 -0800
...perfect > one..........I know the interior stuff fits fine, but sure would love to > move the pop top to the good van............ > > Adam P >
Interior Color Question re: '90 Westy
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:12:42 -0700
...All the metal parts of the pop top frame (cross bar and supports) of my '90 are painted tan, not gray. The rest of...
Re: help for my 83's pop top
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Jun 1996 14:42:01 +0000
...help for my 83's pop top > Just curious as to wether or not anyone has ever taken the rubber > trim off their pop...
Re: Pop top color RESTORED!
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 10 Sep 2000 12:51:54 -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...
Re: Pop top Restoration--
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 6 Apr 2002 22:01:10 -0700
...Pop top Restoration-- > To all that have toiled, and have had short term fiberglass pop top > shine retention--- > > I used this on an old...
Re: The Great Roof Rack Debate
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 4 Aug 2002 11:12:38 -0600
...The rack that attaches to the gutters can be attached ahead of the front of the pop top and far enough back so the...
nice Pop-Top for sale in Florida
Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 17:37:30 -0700
A friend of mine has a rusted out 81/82' westy rolling chassis with a pop top in good condition for sale. Its the...
Re: Bus Pop Top canvas replacement
Historical mailing list - neil
Sun, 6 May 2007 08:53:31 -0700
On 5/6/07, Allen Hill <route66rider@knology.net> wrote: > Greetings All, > I ran across this rather nice link on Pop Top canvas replacement...
anybody carry a roof on a camper
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:50:39 -0400
looking for tips on carrying a pop top on a westy without damage. mike
Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
Historical mailing list - Pierre A Lachance
Thu, 13 Jan 2000 19:09:10 -0500
yesssssssssssssss I said....if my memory is still good ???? thanks pierre a. lachance
Re: pop top cleaning
Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 19:48:48 PST
...Fri, 31 Dec 1999 14:22:20 -0600 > >I recently put a new (as in used) pop top on my 84 westy. Top is...
Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 24 Jul 1996 19:29:53 -0400
...This results in a fairly large flat area for sleeping. > There is no stove, refrigerator, or pop-top, so the Weekender is kind > of...
FS: '71 pop top camper
Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
Thu, 23 Feb 1995 10:17:19 -0800 (PST)
This ad appeared in THE DAVIS ENTERPRIZE (Davis, CA) yesterday 02/22/95 for the first time: '71 pop top camper, runs good, tent...
FW: pop top trim / / drain plug sizes
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 08:30:12 -0700
...PM ========================================================================= Date: Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com> From: Subject: pop top trim / / drain plug sizes also does nybody know the size of...
buses for sale: 1968-1979 (from Hemmings)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 08 Jul 95 12:33:13 CDT
...1970 pop-top , new motor, good body, drive anywhere, $2,295. 4Ever4, (603) 446-7820, 9-6 M-F, (NH). <both buses, same ad...
need a trial/test part for a project
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:10:12 -0500
Does anyone have a spare Vanagon part that I can have for its shipping cost? I need a spare Pop Top (1985 is my...
Re: Pop-top wanted
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:59:51 -0800
Dear Pop Top Pop Doing this switch is really easy -- i have done one and learned a lot from my errors 1. make sure...
Re: Westy insulated blanket for pop top canvas for winter camping
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 5 Aug 2005 10:57:15 -0700
...Westy insulated blanket for pop top canvas for winter camping Hello Fellow Volks Folks, On the internet I have seen pictures of an insulated...
Re: Pop top Conversions
Historical mailing list - Ed
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:59:10 -0700
...On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 3:06 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote: > I've been looking at a pop top at a...
Re: Keeping mold out of a westy
Historical mailing list - zolo
Mon, 27 Jan 2003 13:40:30 -0800
I recommend a 50/50 solution to be delivered onto the inside of the pop top with an 8 inch size roller for less...
Re: EuroVan syncro TDI / sharan url
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Fri, 13 Mar 1998 07:45:47 -0500
I should have made it clear that there is no picture of the diesel/Transporter/non-pop-top/camper on the Owasco site, but...
Pop top replacement for '87 Westy in Chicago
Historical mailing list - Jenny Fontaine
Fri, 12 Jun 2015 13:57:27 -0500
...Before I can go camping, I will need to replace the canvas pop top. I have already purchased the replacement canvas, I just need...
Re: sunroof or vent for 83 westy
Historical mailing list
Sat, 6 Apr 96 15:40:30 EST
On Fri, 5 Apr 1996, Jim Miller asked about sun roofs or vents for the vanagon pop-top. Delta Six Industries, Inc. (818) 760...
FS: 84' Westy Wolfsburg Edition $900
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Mon, 7 Jul 2003 07:32:47 -0700
...Hardly used pop top, stove and Dometic fridge, all in really good condition for an 84' It just Needs bodywork and engine work(engine...
Re: wanted - pop top shell for 87 westy - damaged ok
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 May 2004 02:03:47 EDT
...COM writes: > > I'm looking for the fiberglass portion of a pop top that will fit an 87 > westy > fiberglass portion and possibly rubber...
Re: poptop raise assist
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 8 Mar 2007 09:37:41 -0800
I don't have a pop top, but I haven't seen these to suggestions that MAY BE feasible. One. Use two gas assist...
Roof top Racks
Historical mailing list - paul gordon
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:29:12 -0500
Any suggestions from the group as to removable racks on the pop top to carry a canoe or kayak.
Screen for Pop-top
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:02:06 -0700
One of our members is supplying the screens, I believe. I just don't know who. Anyone? Zoltan
Re: Pop top conversion
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:57:07 -0800
...I think I will definately do the front pop top this way. I am > building a stretch. I think Otmar may have told you...
Re: Poptop conversion
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:52:15 -0400
...I’ve seen folks do a pop top conversion. And to do it right takes skill and labor. The supports are important. And the...
Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 21:27:51 -0700
...would be tempted to go for a summer drive with the pop top removed "* > > it will be like driving a vanagon with a sunroof...
Re: pop top colour, thread hijack
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 17 May 2010 19:53:36 -0600
...If I paint the top of my pop top white or silver will it be > cooler in the Sun? I discussed this with an...
Re: Pop top Restoration--
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 6 Apr 2002 21:53:44 -0800
Terry, I used this on my pop top a few years back. Had a similar effect on the roof as waxing, but much easier...
Re: Westfalia roof rack
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:51:48 -0400
...roof rack system for our westfalias. >It attaches to both the pop top and it has gutter mounts. You can use >either mount, or...
Re: Pop top bar, can be bent
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:57:12 -0700
...I recently noticed the > bolt was missing on the right side of the pop top bar that goes left to > right. I put it...