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• Re: Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 8 May 2004 16:38:44 -0400
  > Does anybody know where I can find some articles about how to > install new seals around my pop top and luggage rack? I > ordered...
• Re: At long last finally and looking at lots of little problems to come
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:14:01 -0800
  ...have the pop top for the 87 up side down in the garage and am about to instal the new canvas from Bus Depot...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?-a post treatment that works
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 08:42:29 -0700
  ...Cleaning pop top flocking? Can someone remind me the best way to clean the underside of the fibreglass top? It got a bit moist...
• Re: poptop seals... NOTE
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 06:31:33 EST
  ...pop top and the luggage rack. This is what did not even touch down (ie. seal to the luggage rack - would cause the canvas...
• Re: Screen on pop top canvas.
  Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:26:34 -0700
  ...I am sure the parts could be found individually; i.e. canvas patch, fiberglass netting patch, glue, needle and thread. The Colghan kit looked...
• Re: Neat Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 17:46:45 -0400
  ...pop top that is!) I don't know how they get around detaching the canvas "tent" that usually attaches to the pop top?? fwiw...
• Re: poptop tent replacement
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:47:57 -0600
  ...the pop top and bungied it to stay up in there while we put the top back on, then applied the canvas to the...
• Re: [WetWesties] Digest Number 5595
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:09:04 -0800
  ...Even the '88 I bought that is fairly "cherry" needed work. (the price was right though) The pop top canvas can indeed be patched...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 08:51:22 -0300
  ...I was thinking more from an effectiveness perspective for dealing with the mould and the health effects on the person inside the pop-top...
• 87 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Todd Crosland
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 12:52:06 -0800
  ...Tent canvas is clean and in perfect condition. Has new Die Hard battery, and new pop-top seals. Includes all original camper accessories including...
• Re: Traveling listmember homicide/mystery?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:35:23 -0400
  ...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: FS Bargain Westy/WolfyGL--$1300(IN FLORIDA)
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 21:06:31 -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: conversions
  Historical mailing list - Robb Lightfoot
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 13:55:12 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The canvas is good, and it came with a tent and a small hammock that hangs over the front seat. The problem is, I...
• Re: Pop-Top canvas job....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:32:14 +0000
  The only "right-angle" mode, AFAIK, is the hand-held end, where the battery is. Mine is a Black & Decker, and at least that...
• Re: in bear country - food in the van or not?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 20:23:23 -0700
  ...I didn't want a bear to decide to breach our canvas pop-top, > especially since I was sleeping within a few inches of...
• Re: Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:10:15 -0500
  ...I scrubbed the entire underside of my pop-top which worked very well. The fuzz is now gone, but so is the mildew which...
• Re: Rain Gutter Rack Clamps. Vanagon Specific Size and Shape?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 00:21:20 -0700
  ...Looks like it would attach to the van a couple of > inches above the gutter on late-model westys under the pop top canvas...
• parts list for poptop shocks
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:45:33 -0800
  ...When you first open the pop top, it seems pretty much normal until you get it raised about a foot, at which point you...
• Re: Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace?
  Historical mailing list - Boucheron
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:30:31 -0500
  ...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: treating mold on inside of pop top
  Historical mailing list - Steve Young
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 22:36:07 -0700
  ...I had the canvas off my van so it was easy to take of the roof and let a concentrated bleach soln soak into...
• Re: Bleeding a Tiico (Coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 13:16:09 -0500
  ...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: camper tops
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 12:18:02 -0500
  ...leaking air and billowing out the canvas as you drive. Does anyone know of a pop top seal replacement other than OEM that is...
• Re: saw a westy today and
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 13:31:56 -0700
  ...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: Pop-Top Lift Assist
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 02:15:43 +0200
  ...have never undone those rear brackets (left the pop-top on when I > redid the canvas) are those bolts into captive nuts? i.e...
• Re: Front Screen on 89-91 Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:27:54 -0500
  ...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: Pop Top Canvas And Little Blocks of Wood
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:32:27 -0700
  This is why folks chase Kris down from all over the PNW. He's a professional. He's done a couple for me as...
• Re: Craigslist 69 Splitty no pic
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 08:51:28 -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: Vanagon roof lift assist
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:34:45 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/07/12/vanagon-pop-top-assist-struts/ Inside look (canvas off) of struts installed: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011...
• Re: ASI camper conversions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:14:05 EDT
  ...The pop tops look similar to westys when down (luggage rack at front) but when popped, they pop straight up, not tilted like a...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 07:29:03 -0300
  ...A tiny bit of mould, also on the canvas. I guess something with bleach will be necessary but I hope it doesn't discolour...
• FS 1985 Westy restord, Ottawa Can
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 11:41:39 EST
  ...full exhaust, all shocks, brakes (discs, drums etc), hatch struts, pop top canvas, propane tank refurbished, new LT tires, basically you get the point...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:56:30 -0500
  ...I > removed the pop-top and old canvas (removed most of the interior to > avoid dust and overspray, then delivered the Syncro and roof...
• Fwd: two questions This about VW Van shipment to Europe
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 08:01:43 -0500
  ...Canvas awnings? > >I had a fire in my '75 Westy two summers ago, and the pop-top canvas had >to be replaced. After pricing...
• Re: Distress Sale...........continued!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 23:56:22 -0600
  ...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: GoWesty OEM pop-top seal not recommended
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 20:02:16 -0800
  ...for the seal kit itself, see http://www.busdepot.com/ > details/canvas/#seals ) > > Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. > www.busdepot.com > -- Neil2 '82...
• Re: Jalopnik article featuring a 85 Westy....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 10:27:57 -0700
  ...and the canvas is done. And where does the author get the idea an automatic is slower? My '85 pop top Weekender with auto...
• Re: Westy camper top mods for a Syncro GL?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 08 Oct 1996 08:41:22
  ...I have a good Westy top and canvas for sale from an '85 that was hit. (I also have the complete Westy interior, if...
• So What Do Ya think?(Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:02:28 -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: '72 Camper (non-Westy) FS in Milwaukee
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Oct 1996 23:21:47 -0700
  ...It has a double bunk upstairs, but this >isn't a pop-top. It has a permanent fiberglas shell that adds about 32" to...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 12:34:11 -0400
  ...703-690-6131. '71 Camper van, pop-top, good low mi, upright engine, 4-speed manual transmission, very little rust, new tires, original interior...
• FS: 87 Westy Near Seattle
  Historical mailing list - J Dotterer
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 17:03:23 -0500
  ...VW Factory rebuilt engine installed 60K ago, new exhaust system in '98, new Pop-Top and Canvas in '99, replaced rack and pinion in...
• Re: Angle question (designing an awning. Image included!)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:20:36 -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: My New Bride (No. 3)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 09:01:35 EDT
  ...needed some body repairs for some rusted areas along with rebuilt trans and motor and pop top canvas. took about 4 weeks to build...
• Re: Bleeding a Tiico (Coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 13:15:15 -0500
  ...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: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 11:12:00 -0400
  ...Supporting the pop top to remove the frame > > > > I think a "stick" would do it just fine. a piece of 2x4 you could get...
• Re: video: Making of a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 14:57:50 -0800
  ...Vanagon and fab a pop top for fair Summer weather only using PVC and canvas. Sorta like the pop tops on the buses that...
• Re: dry rot on pop top
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:24:34 -0700
  ...list IIRC) of a "How NOT to..." video > on replacing the canvas. Hopefully it will point out the "Don't Bee's" > of this...
• Re: '80 Westy--Pull-n-Save, Aurora, Colorado
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 22:57:30 EST
  ...panels and front seats, > the pop-top is perfect (except for some mold on the inside) and the canvas > was in good shape, too...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:52:47 -0500
  ...me. > > To haul my 18 foot cedar canvas, I did make mods to the pop top. I drilled > for 2 ss eyebolts (marine) mon...
• '80 Westy--Pull-n-Save, Aurora, Colorado
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:42:59 +0000
  ...panels and front seats, the pop-top is perfect (except for some mold on the inside) and the canvas was in good shape, too...
• Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - LeeAnn Medlock
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 04:50:20 EDT
  ...No rust at all (I live in Arizona, it's a dry heat!) The interior is excellent, the seats perfect, pop top and canvas...
• Re: end of camping season????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:21:05 -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: Clean up mould from interior roof lining?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Thu, 27 Apr 2017 05:37:25 -0400
  ...I was careful (I think at least) of not getting any on the pop top canvas. A friend recommended some stuff called "Concrobium" that...
• Re: Defeat snatched from victory�s jaws [FS: (unknown chars)89 Syncro Westy] (long!)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 11:12:14 -0500
  ...rear bumper corner pieces * 2 inch tear in corner of pop-top canvas, some torn mosquito netting. * 49-state emissions means $300 smog fee...
• Re: New Owner ... Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:39:44 -0400
  ...My guess is that a less than honest customer "pulled one over on us;" they bought a canvas, damaged it, patched it up somewhat...
• Re: At long last finally and looking at lots of little problems to come
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:55:31 -0800
  ...have the pop top for the 87 up side down in the garage and am = > about to instal the new canvas from Bus Depot...
• Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 14:38:44 -0600
  I have purchased a number of items from GoWesty, including the heavy duty skylight and skylight seal, pop-top seal, three-window canvas, and...
• trip report
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 19:06:26 -0500
  ...sensor lights are finally off), fixing a small leak in the pop-top, fixing the slider door, replacing a screen, relocating the satellite antenna...
• Re: Distress Sale...........continued!!
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 13:22:05 -0600
  ...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: Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 18:10:43 -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...