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• Re: Zipper replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 01:35:43 -0400
  > I'm about to replace my canvas with the 3-window version sold > by the Bus Depot. Inspecting it prior to installation I was...
• Re: Poptop Canvas Install
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:24:22 -0700
  ...This video shows the canvas I installed. It is the higher end one that busdepot sells and also on gowesty's site($499). It...
• Re: Pop Top ...Stupid is as .....
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 21:03:01 -0700
  ...at least not in my case. > > It's a 3-window from GoWesty, the cotton canvas type, not the acrylic > canvas > or Hemp. Interesting...
• Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:23:09 -0600
  ...About 10 more screws to go on my LAST canvas replacement EVER! I've done a couple of these now, both taking the pop...
• Hoops for pick up truck
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Sep 1995 08:39:39 -0700
  ...I saw and touched an original set of the metal hoops for the canvas cover, over the truck bed, A no rust holes, seems...
• Pop-Top canvas job....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 11:22:29 -0500
  ...This is a www.cip1.com canvas, am happy with this one... for the price... Nothing against Bus Depot or Go-Westy ones, but...
• Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 02:21:55 -0400
  ...Good luck and let me know about the bubble wrat on the canvas and if you resolve the adhesion issue. I find this site...
• Frydea dirt
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 05:46:16 -0400
  ...dust gets blown back against our back end, how about this? http://www.dirtycarart.com/ ed- 91 DoKa, with a smaller canvas than most
• new head, etc all ok so far
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 26 May 2016 22:45:44 -0700
  ...I hope to install a new poptop canvas in the next week or two. Last year we suffered in a lot of heat and...
• Re: tent color picture request
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:33:20 -0500
  ...http://www.busdepot.com/details/canvas/ - Ron Salmon � The Bus Depot, Inc. � www.busdepot.com � (215)� 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART...
• Re: Poptop assist
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:06:35 -0400
  ...As far is holding the top up while you stow the canvas, this is easier with the struts installed than it was before. Think...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:44:29 -0700
  ...Black Bears vs Westy Canvas? > This is exactly why I have a weekender and wouldn't want a full camper. > What kind of a...
• Re: DIY Awning Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:13:01 -0400
  ...If you put the pole (canvas rolled on it) inside a plastic pipe with a slot down the side you could pull the canvas...
• Re: Westy restoration
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 May 94 13:22:59 CDT
  ...I have a couple of articles (canvas top >replacement and torsion bar adjustment), but sure would like the whole >series. Does anybody have the...
• 1:43 T3
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 28 May 2013 09:59:58 -0400
  ...http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-43-Premium-ClassiXXs-VW-T3a-Canvas-Top-lightblue-/400470821846?pt=Spielzeugautos&hash=item5d3debcbd6 Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula'
• Re: Go Westy 3 window tent for sale
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:44:15 -0800
  I think that our canvas tents have stood the test of time. They do fade, but with a little bit of Scotchgard, canvas holds...
• Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:08:53 +0000
  ...About 10 more screws to go on my LAST canvas replacement EVER! Jeff Stewart
• Re: patching canvas and screen
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:52:52 -0600
  "anyone have a good fix to patch the poptop canvas (small holes) and the potop screen (big holes). it does not have to be...
• CrewCab CanvasTarp!
  Historical mailing list - Lasha
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 09:11:53 -0300
  Does anyone have any information on how to get the tarps that go on the back of the crew cab bed for an 85...
• pop top
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 09:05:16 -0500
  One way to help keep you canvas dry is to try and keep the back of the van towards the direction of the ran...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 20:14:36 -0700
  A few years ago there was a group protesting the shooting of bears during hunting season, said it wasn't a fair fight. I...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 12:30:19 -0500
  ...If a Bear tears your canvas up then you probably needed new canvas anyway. You'll have a story to tell the list and...
• Re: 1990 VW Westfalia located in rocky mountain west needs interior/exterior work, including canvas.
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 18:25:58 -0600
  ...leads in finding a shop that will do some restoration work. Canvas OK but want to get ahead of any troubles and could use...
• Re: Totally NEW Add-A-Room for Vanagons - Answering your Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 May 2010 11:41:52 -0400
  ...Frame the netting with a canvas strip* that carries the Velcro and the sand "snake," Strong magnets embedded in the upper strip might serve...
• Re: convertible westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:20:58 -0800
  ...It is very heavy and the canvas can be easily damaged while > you and 2 strong tall friends struggle with it. Expect to scratch...
• Re: WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 13:03:24 -0600
  ...WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy > > > I'm in Sherman, Tx, 1 hour N of Dallas. I'd be willing to drive to...
• Re: Westie owners (especially) take a look...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 18:38:22 -0500
  On Oct 16, 2005, at 4:05 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > Hi, > > I have 2 canvas buckets that I sue when camping in the...
• Re: Picture: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:14:56 -0800
  ...changing pop-top canvas > > > > > > >> That's the way I did my canvas change. Help from John Carpenter, my > Salt > > >> Lake > > >> neighbor, kind enough to...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 22:12:16 -0500
  ...If a Bear tears your canvas up > then you probably needed new canvas anyway. > You'll have a story to tell the list and...
• Re: 3 Window Westfalia canvas
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 18:01:02 -0500
  ...This seems like the thing I > need. > > Anyone replaced perfectly good canvas just to add windows? > > Any other vendors recommended? > > Am I creating more...
• Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:26:41 -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: Original tent was:Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2018 to 14 Feb 2018 (#2018-55)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:15:53 -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...
• Fwd: Poptop Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Reeves
  Sun, 28 Sep 1997 13:34:05 -0400
  ...This creates a vacuum, and the canvas billows out while the roof very slowly drops. This gives me time to grab the canvas and...
• Re: Top Bunk Safety
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 27 May 1999 22:49:52 -0600
  ...there was a fire in the > van?? > Madeline, Just step outside, slit the canvas with your handy box knife, and pull 'em out! Larry
• Re: pop top canvas install question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 23:37:49 -0600
  And this is why Westfalias are in so much demand compared to non-Westfalias. >i found it quite relaxing, as 75% of the job...
• Westy Hatch Screen
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 14:12:45 -0600
  ...They will make it with their excellent Springbar tent canvas and screen materials, and put a zipper vertically down the middle and "T" that...
• 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...
• Re: Now It's Down To 3K-Steal It Now!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:26:09 -0400
  I have three-window canvas, 16'' CLK wheels with proper tires, AND a DJ code engine. I may have to raise my price! Chris...
• 8 inch gash
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 10:40:28 -0800
  ...I have an 8 inch cut in my tent canvas and I still do not know how to mend it nice enough that it...
• Re: Poptop rainfly
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 09:56:13 -0800
  Good to see someone else is keeping their original canvas top alive! I don't know if mine is original, but it sure looks...
• poptop screen available?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 00:52:17 -0500
  I'm looking for the screen only for the poptop canvas. Is this available, or should I reproduce one myself? Has anyone else done...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:58:01 -0500
  ...changing pop-top canvas >> Hi >> Pending what is wrong with your canvas if it is just time to replace then >> replace by all means...
• help...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Sep 94 13:11:05 EDT
  ...Anyone seen such a thang? While we're on it, has anyone replaced a vanagon poptop canvas? Mine is still good but I'm...
• Re: current opinions on vanagon side tents
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 19:15:57 EDT
  ...Anybody put a Hanover together and want to tell me how long it took? I know the canvas tents can be a bugger to...
• Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:28:36 -0500
  It would be absolutely water permeable. Rain would flow through like through a sieve. mcneely ---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Has anyone...
• Stuck zipper
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Fri, 5 May 2000 08:10:19 -0400
  Does anyone have any repair ideas for a zipper that will not close the canvas on the poptop?? Mine will move, but does not...
• 80 Westy FS $950--NOT MINE!
  Historical mailing list - RC
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 19:34:58 -0500
  ...paper 4/3/03 -------------------------------------------------------------------- VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON WESTFALIA CAMPER,, 1980, 4 spd, 90K miles, new engine, solid body, stove, refrig, sink, pop top canvas, needs...
• Re: CANVAS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 13:55:44 -0700
  http://onlinestore.forestindustry.com/cgi-bin/baileys/87? a little more direct. > This fabric mending product works well. > My transactions with Bailey's have...
• westy for free
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:31:21 -0700
  I was able to pick an 80 with pop top I'm going use the canvas, trans, camper unit. If wants it for the...
• Re: 1990 VW Westfalia located in rocky mountain west needs interior/exterior work, including canvas.
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 18:43:18 -0600
  ...1990 VW Westfalia located in rocky mountain west needs interior/exterior work, including canvas. > > What exactly do you have in mind? " buckling in interior...
• 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: pop top
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 16:14:17 -0800
  ...why a protector to protect something that does not leak already? Are people having a problem with their pop top canvas leaking? I haven...
• Re: For sale: Fancher Upholstery Screen Replacement Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:24:31 -0500
  Nirav, Zipper installation tips for a westy poptop canvas I can probably tell you anything you want to know about zipper replacement as that...
• Re: Pop top rear hinge removal
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:02:30 -0400
  ...I took off my top to put on a 3 window canvas, so I have some experience. It could be done, but be sure...
• 1985 Crew Cab for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:54:06 -0400
  ...1985 Crew Cab with canvas rear cover. Call Joe at (215) 529-7934. He is located in Eastern Pa. Tim McDermott Bay Shore NY...
• FS Pop Top Shell ``
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 09:53:01 -0700
  ...Can throw in a used by ok canvas. Best offer over $10! You have to pick it up in san francisco. Steve
• Fwd: Friday Dreamin'... van mods
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:33:10 -0500
  ...I'd love to know where they think all that canvas for the top and the awnings goes when it folds up... -- mordo 1990...
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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...
• Mouse in the house!
  Historical mailing list - Al Symmetric
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 13:02:07 -0700
  ...The pop-top canvas has several large holes in it and the urine smell is overwhelming. There were three nests. two accessed through the...
• Re: sneaking friday - jerry can find
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:31:18 -0700
  well, I'm not completely at the stage of being a WWII re-enactor :) But what would be useful is one of those canvas...