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• Re: email to Frank (was RE: Pop-top canvas replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 06:06:01 EDT
  In a message dated 29/06/2006 10:38:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Sorry to post to...
• 1983 Tiico on rvtraderonline.com
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 14:11:17 -0700
  ...The pop top canvas is in good condition with one or two small separations near the canvas-fiberglass connection. I sprayed the canvas with...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:19:54 -0800
  ...The temptation is there to keep using the canvas I have, but better to do now than later, in the "heat of the night...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:10:45 -0700
  ...To haul my 18 foot cedar canvas, I did make mods to the pop top. I drilled for 2 ss eyebolts (marine) mon either...
• Re: end of camping season????
  Historical mailing list - 87 Westy
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:14:04 -0700
  ...Pop top canvas and all windows covered from the inside with custom cut foil bubble wrap insulation attached with velcro or compression fitted, labled...
• Re: Going To Pick Up My New 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:24:36 -0700
  ...One sliding door dent, pop top needs repainted > and needs new canvas, but interior very pristine! I'll have her > looking pretty hot in...
• Craigslist 69 Splitty no pic
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:52:06 -0800
  ...The pop top camper does not have the canvas but it does have a new seal so it doesn't leak. Over all the...
• Re: Portable AC for camping
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 09:43:57 -0400
  ...This creates low pressure inside the Westy creating some interesting pop-top canvas effects and air seepage. If you get a single hose unit...
• Re: '72 Camper (non-Westy) FS in Milwaukee
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 21 Oct 1996 08:01:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It has more (badly needed) > storage than a pop top, you can ALWAYS stand up in it, setting up camp is > faster (and you...
• Re: Original tent was:Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2018 to 14 Feb 2018 (#2018-55)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:05:01 -0500
  ...Canvas > > The canvas on my '90 Westy over 20 years. The last five or so before it > > was replaced I had to deal with...
• Re: Pop Top Tent
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 19 May 2018 22:37:33 -0400
  > Anyone happen to know someone in the Phoenix AZ area that installs pop top > tents for a reasonable rate? Been sitting on a new...
• Re: Heater Box
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:46:00 -0800
  ...If you haven't already done your pop top canvas, you will invent new words during that job for sure. Neil. On 1/13...
• 71 camper for sale, NJ
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 20 Mar 96 23:44:55 CST
  ...in pop-top in great condition comes with extra engine spare tire on front Not so good things: needs new engine seal canvas and...
• FS in Pa: Rust-free Calif. '76 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Apr 1996 16:07:42
  ...Pop top canvas and camper interior not perfect, but nice. Missing the table. Needs some mechanical work, although it does run & drive the way...
• Re: Vanagon Nippon Members Club(ML)
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 13:06:41 +0900
  ...Maybe, many members didn't hope probably to get poptop canvas wet. One camper attached cover to poptop after the dinner. Until camp dissolved...
• Re: off road grille guards...
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 07:35:06 -0700
  ...Nice Pop Top/Canvas. Sony Stereo. Could be perfect for a conversion project-Tiico? Subaru? ***60' Morris Mini1340CC(Also for sale) --- lbmelman <lbmelman@EARTHLINK...
• Re: Front Screen on 89-91 Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:19:15 -0400
  ...Jonce Fancher<streetbugs@verizon.net> wrote: > > Hi Sorry > > Front Pop Top Screen on Canvas on westies. > > Thanks Jonce > > > > > >> 'front screen' ? > >> what front screen ? > >> on...
• Re: Skylight Alternatives ...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 09:57:29 -0700
  ...Before installation I'd get condensation on interior of pop top that would drip on my head, a wake up method I could do...
• Re: Restoring/Insulating the Pop-Top
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 1 May 2001 09:30:50 -0700
  ...I was thinking on removing the whole > pop-top, then removing this fuzz somehow and > insulating the ceiling with something. > > Anyone ever do this...
• Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:34:16 -0700
  ...everything else from wheels and tires to pop top restoration with computer matched automotive paint, canvas, SS fasteners, and seals. Now the heads leak...
• Re: Keeping mold out of a westy
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 13:40:30 -0800
  ...part to mold is the flocking >under the pop top and the pop top canvas fabric. >If they do get very moldy, the only...
• Re: Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 19:56:58 -0400
  ...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: Removing the poptop -- how many people?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 12:42:55 -0700
  On 6/8/2006 12:12 PM Bob Stevens wrote: > > Be sure that when you start putting the canvas on at the front/middle...
• Re: Anyone ever try a Westy "Chrome Dome"
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Tue, 16 May 2000 20:42:05 -0700
  O.k., A few weeks ago I inquired about "Pop-top Insulation" Most responses referenced canvas insulation while camping. So I went on with...
• Re: Re Q Pop-Top Insulation
  Historical mailing list - J. C.
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 12:39:59 -0700
  ...Plus, the panel I cut for the front canvas wall fits well into the ceiling cut-out when the top's down. Makes winter...
• upper bunk
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Wood
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 10:08:58 -0400
  ...We cut notches out of the front corners to allow the board to fit around the support brackets for the pop top. The end...
• Re: summer trips
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 07:34:06 -0700
  ...raise and >lower the pop-top (usually needed both of us). I mounted the rain gutters >without detaching the canvas, no ill effects-just...
• A couple of vanagon Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 09:22:15 -0700
  ...One thing I have to do soon is replace the canvas in the pop-top. I can get the parts easy enough via all...
• Re: Pop-top wanted
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:17:57 -0700
  Guys, I have a 1984 Westy poptop (missing only the sunroof and canvas) for sale in Durango, Co. for 200.00. I have all...
• Re: color change at inside poptop
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 11:13:40 -0500
  ...attempt here: > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/vanagon-pop-top-canvas-swap/ > > Alistair > > > >> On Oct 12, 2013, at 2:44 PM, WILLIAM...
• Westy accessories & misc.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Sep 94 09:23:00 EDT
  ...The heat blanket for the pop top canvas is an official westfalia part sold in europe. Westfalia also sells an official westy curtain that...
• Re: moldy poptop cures?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 18:11:03 -0700
  ...I think I've got permanent staining and as such was > thinking of removing the pop-top to kill mold and rinse well, then...
• Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:38:28 -0400
  ...camping. :::- insulating the pop-top doesn't keep you as warm as keeping it :::closed. We insulated the westy canvas but it didn't...
• Re: Rain + Door Seal = ?? and Pop-Top liner "fuzz" question
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 17:11:38 -0800
  ...Good time to replace your canvas if it's needed. Being in Oregon, everyone's fuzz molds. We stuck a celtic tapestry up there...
• FS 1988 GL Westfalia camper
  Historical mailing list - John H. Zouck
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 13:09:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Dometic refrig., stove (both propane), sink, water tank, water pump (needs new pump), cabinets, pop-top with dbl bed, 2 tables. Good canvas. Small...
• What does PUCH mean? and Wurth?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 20:41:30 -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...
• Re: how to testy the westy???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 08:29:15 -0700
  ...the pop top, and keep it open. What should > I look for as far as > camping equipment goes, for example if the canvas > looks...
• Re: Mold on Canvas
  Historical mailing list - rob campbell
  Mon, 9 May 2005 11:42:50 -0700
  ...I tested it in an inconspicuous location at the very back of the canvas. It didn't seem to discolor the material, so I...
• Definitely a SYNCRO Westfalia, Pop-top Camper, 1989, for sale. (how's that!)
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Neumann
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 21:22:10 -0800
  ...SYNCRO Westfalia, Pop-top Camper, 1989, for sale. 4WD (ALL WHEEL DRIVE), Very Clean & Excellent Condition inside and out; 5 spd with creeper-low...
• Re: Pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:38:24 -0600
  ...canvas. >> >>> >>> http://homepage.mac.com/mwsnow/PhotoAlbum5.html >>> >>> >> Thank you Mark!!!!! I was hoping there was a site out there doing just >> the pop...
• Distress Sale...........continued!!
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 12:36:43 EST
  ...canvas, 140K on car, has 1100 miles on completely rebuilt 1984 model year 1.6L motor, new clutch, accelerator cable and pop-top rubber...
• Re: end of camping season????
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:35:15 -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: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:30:19 -0500
  ...A tiny bit of mould, also on the canvas. I guess something with bleach will be necessary but I hope it doesn't discolour...
• EveryBus 07... Re: westy rain fly pattern - where??
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:41:33 -0400
  ...After a lot of years of Westy camping, I can only remember a few times where the pop top canvas was wet/soaked enough...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:32:02 -0500
  ...But most of your heat will be lost though the flimsy canvas up top if you do not do some thing. Hope this helps...
• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:13:23 -0500
  ...Supporting the pop top to remove the frame > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I'm feeling like I'm getting less assist from my...
• Re: Perfect weather for Winter Camping!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:21:49 -0500
  To help stay warm in the winter I used lightweight tent sleeping mats to help insulate the pop top canvas with reasonable results. My...
• Re: camper conversion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 06:07:01 EST
  ...I do have a pop-top with hinges but no canvas for sale here in Almonte, near Ottawa, ON., if your interested. It's...
• Re: Westy Tent Installation - An Alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 15:42:02 -0500
  ...velcro to the pop top and the roof of the > van. Then I'll take the tent to a local canvas shop to have...
• Re: Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:25:17 -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...
• Re: Camper/ pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Oct 94 17:52:49 ADT
  ...using some panel beating tools (hammer, dollies) bent up a half inch lip all around to hold the molding/canvas clip, recut the headliner...
• Help with 81 Westy please
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 09:41:13 -0600 (CST)
  ...this guy is the second owner, 94,000 miles on original motor, little or no rust, interior in good shape, pop top and canvas...
• FS:'91 Westfalia Multivan (White)(N.CA area)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 10:03:49 -0700
  ...Body Mouldings and Bumpers Large Carat Style Electric Mirrors Pop Top with As-New Canvas Closet/Storage Cabinet in Rear Reat Seat /Fold down...
• Water Cooler set up
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:26:08 -0500
  ...sweet...very easy to access from inside my WESTY (top is up of course) through the front screen of my NEW pop-top canvas...
• Re: Pop top weight
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:41:08 -0800
  ...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: Syncro on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 07:24:21 -0700
  ...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: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 05:41:13 -0500
  ...everything else from wheels and tires to pop top restoration with > computer matched automotive paint, canvas, SS fasteners, and seals. Now the > heads leak...
• Re: Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 6 Apr 2014 17:15:42 -0700
  ...Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking? I'm about to clean the inside of the pop-top and would appreciate any suggestions on what solutions...
• Re: A Ford Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 15:54:34 -0800
  ...Color Matched Lightweight Composite Super Flat Pop-Top Roof,Gas Spring Strut Assisted, Fire & Mildew Resistant Canvas Fitted With Screened Windows =>Fold Up Upholstered...
• FS - 81 Westy East Coast
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:25:53 GMT
  ...New 3-window Sunbrella (PLF)canvas. Stainless steel pop-top bolts. What it needs - Exterior: Not pretty, need body work and paint �. Typical dented...