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• FS, Sacramento Area, '81 Westi
  Historical mailing list
  25 Apr 97 06:15:03 PDT
  ...And that translates to A Pop-top Wesfalia with sink but no stove or fridge, folding full width rear bench seat, two tables, HUGE...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:37:35 -0600
  ...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: '80 Westy--Pull-n-Save, Aurora, Colorado
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 11:01:00 -0700
  ...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: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 22:05:27 -0800
  ...You will have fabric rubbing on your knuckles, another thing in favour for the stock cotton pop top. Sunbrella is a bit harder on...
• Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 17:43:37 -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: Pop Top Canvas And Little Blocks of Wood
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:14:47 -0400
  This is why it costs so much for a shop to do it! Best tool in many customers tool box is the check book...
• Thank You: RE: Opinion on 1978 VM CAMPER
  Historical mailing list - H. Edie Menkus
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 11:45:50 -0500
  ...However, it did have some rust in the various areas and the canvas pop-top, though not torn, had tiny holes, and their were...
• Re: Traveling listmember homicide/mystery?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 15:31:35 -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: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:43:10 -0400
  ...For this price, I was going to completely remove all the moldings, poptop canvas, side windows and rear, bumpers, utility outlets, door handles, etc...
• Whole Pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:13:14 -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: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY part 2
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 9 Mar 2015 13:29:15 -0700
  ...the pop top canvas how do I remove it hoping to reuse it > > thanks ED > > Edward V Barger > edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac...
• Re: Defeat snatched from victory�s jaws [FS: (unknown chars)89 Syncro Westy] (long!)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 10:12:59 -0700
  ...rear bumper corner pieces > * 2 inch tear in corner of pop-top canvas, some torn mosquito netting. > * 49-state emissions means $300 smog fee...
• Filling the gap in the pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 14:42:37 -0600 (CST)
  ...She fixed the canvas on the pop-top. 3. She installed a plywood bed across the top. Most campmobiles I have seen are void...
• Re: Restoring/Insulating the Pop-Top
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 1 May 2001 09:49:06 -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...
• FS: 1991 Westfalia $7500
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:24:53 -0400
  ...The pop-top could use a new canvas but the bed is in good shape. The body is in pretty decent shape. There is...
• Re: email to Frank (was RE: Pop-top canvas replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 1 Jul 2006 05:50:32 EDT
  In a message dated 30/06/2006 1:15:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Joy, thanks ! AOL does...
• Re: Installing Pop Top Seals ?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:31:06 -0500
  ...http://busdepot.com/details/canvas.jsp (scroll half way down) - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:37:21 -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...
• children in camper (top bunk safety) - long
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 31 May 1999 11:23:43 -0700
  ...two longitudinal rails on top of the pop top. In addition Gabriele made pockets from canvas: one covering the whole front of the rear...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:24:08 -0700
  ...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: So What Do Ya think?(Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:34:05 -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: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 20:58:45 -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...
• Re: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:46:12 +0000
  ...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: Hints on installing Sirius
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 2 May 2006 22:14:23 -0500
  ...Under the dash in a vanagon might not be feasible but maybe under the pop top might work if you want to hide it...
• Fwd: Re: Vanagon awning
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 13:35:24 PDT
  ...awning deployed -- preferably with the pop top open as well!) It's also very important to keep the canvas pull cord centered in the...
• Re: Fwd: Need advice on a van cover...
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 2 May 2008 14:05:01 -0400
  ...It's similar to heavy canvas, and it has been great - very durable. I can't tell you how long will last because the...
• 85 westy weekender - longish ramble/sorry
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Nov 1996 10:54:57 -0600
  ...I saw this at my local mechanic and did not 'pop' the 'top' but the owner says that the canvas is in excellant shape...
• Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 04:12:28 +0800
  ...Pop top canvas is in excellent condition with no rips or tears. No body rust. The a/c needs work. It is blowing but...
• 1989 B lue Westfalia FS
  Historical mailing list - pcobb
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:03:59 -0700
  ...I have owned this van since 1987, I have built cabinet , sink ,stove and canvas pop top, up graded stereo, hone made bed and...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:29:54 -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: How to install Sirius antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:26:35 -0400
  ...I ran the wire from the antenna under the canvas from the leading edge of the top. Just loosen the screws that hold the...
• Re: Portable AC for camping
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 07:13:43 -0700
  ...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: Seeking PopTop Details
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:58:58 -0500
  After installing my AW top I left my pop top in Medford Oregon with Scott Foss www.turbovans.com it may still be for...
• Fwd: Purpose of Westy skylight?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 15:24:27 PDT
  ...ventilation, assorted vents (including those rear vents), the pop top, the screen on the canvas, curtains, the hatch (w/screen), the doors AND the...
• Re: Country Home Campers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:03:13 -0700
  ...Its a giant > fiberglass piece that even has the front storage area like the > standard Westy Pop Top. I had never seen one of...
• 81 camper for sale ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 29 May 96 21:20:15 CDT
  ...rear hatch All window screens intact Curtain for front windows Pop-top and canvas totally intact; sleeps four Good restoration vehicle: *Engine has one...
• MUST SELL, Reduced 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 14:41:47 -0500
  ...4-spd manual w/ redline, shifts beautifully Body is gray w/ gray pop-top. 2 small dings about 1" diameter and some minor scratches...
• Re: Sportsmobiles, Westy Tent Page, & Fords.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Feb 1995 11:37:15 -0500
  ...One was a canvas affair with two long narrow cots; another was >a sort of accordionized plastic. I'll try to get 'em scanned...
• summer trips
  Historical mailing list - john silverman
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 18:18:01 -0600
  ...raise and lower the pop-top (usually needed both of us). I mounted the rain gutters without detaching the canvas, no ill effects-just...
• FS - 86 VW Vanagon Camper plus 2 parts vans - $1500.00!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 20:41:21 -0700
  ...Camper ( has Westfalia pop top, and rear cabinets) Fair to Poor condition. 150+K, standard, Bronze with tan corduroy interior, canvas and screen are...
• Re: Westfalia Canvas Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:31:30 -0400
  ...If you buy the Canvas from me or other reputable list vendors it will come with detailed instructions on how to install it. Be...
• Re: Pop Top Tent
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Sat, 19 May 2018 20:01:05 -0700
  ...happen to know someone in the Phoenix AZ area that installs pop top >> tents for a reasonable rate? Been sitting on a new tent...
• Clean Westy at junkyard, sad, happy day, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 18:57:08 -0700
  ...Dan bought a clean complete pop top with perfect canvas and seals and upper bunk for $50. I bought the lower Westy bed, water...
• Re: Interesting Vanagon Paint Schemes
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:55:12 -0500
  ...have a Titian Red van that I will be modifying the pop top center. > Paint it a very reflective white, but only the top...
• Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 7 May 2002 13:21:40 -0500
  ...or maybe Westie owners could engineer some concavity into their pop tops' canvas and rig up a quick-rise hydraulic system for fast stopping...
• Re: Luggage Rack Seal- Report! (longish)
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Thu, 11 May 2000 11:54:43 -0400
  ...The canvas and everything under the pop-top was dry as a bone this > morning (the ground was still wet). > > Having observed this, I...
• Re: Clean up mould from interior roof lining?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Wed, 26 Apr 2017 22:22:48 -0700
  ...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: Poptop restoration, Interior
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:12:29 -0800
  ...In the van you need to cover everything with painter's plastic including the canvas. The fuzz is there to prevent condensation and dripping...
• Re: Pop Top Seals - Same or Not?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 11:05:10
  >the same seal offered by WCM, Whitney, VW Canvas, and what I'm sure >Ron is offering is available by the foot from McMaster...
• Trade? Westy for Golf
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:32:23 -0500
  ...4-spd manual w/ redline, shifts beautifully Body is gray w/ gray pop-top. 2 small dings about 1" diameter and some minor scratches...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:35:20 -0700
  ...fluids freshly replaced New Atwood furnace New 3 window pop top canvas Pop top and cargo hold removed and repainted with new stickers front...
• Re: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:53:24 -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...
• FS: 81 ASI Riviera Camper
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 09:15:50 -0400
  ...removable center game table, fold out bed, roof pop top (straight up) w/ bed upstairs (canvas in good shape, no holes or tears) (It...
• Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 18:59:17 -0500
  ...But sometimes I think the early non sky light pop top with a three window canvas might be the winning combo. Still the sky...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 01:16:59 -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...
• Re: Pre-purchase inspection tips
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:44:00 -0400
  ...2.Check condition of canvas in pop-top 3.Run the heater blower for at least 15 minutes and listen for squeaks and rattles...
• Re: Thanks! Cabinetry and tint
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 12:25:07 -0600
  ...Then I get to put the canvas back on and replace the pop-top seals that are hanging on my bike...... By then I...
• Re: What to do with my pop top interior?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 22:39:51 +0000
  ...Again....absolutely no experience doing this on the underside of a Westy pop-top.  But, like most projects....try it on a small area...
• Re: Poptop rainfly
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 19:57:35 -0500
  ...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: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:37:19 -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...