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• Re: 1987 passenger Syncro For sale with factory ? Westy top. IN PERSON REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Renouard, Robert
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 11:07:18 -0700
  ...leak (couldn't find source) Pop Top: OK condition, exterior faded, one very small tear in canvas, canvas probably weakened from age and/or...
• Zoltan's way, Pop-top inside 'velvet' cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:24:39 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 7:30 PM Subject: Re: Pop-top inside 'velvet' - anyone replace? >I have had good luck with Clorox...
• Heresy: I bought a Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 15:13:25 -0700
  ...In various configuration, I've owned air-cooled, water cooled, 2WD, 14" and 16" syncros, pop-tops, and high-tops, carburetors and fuel injected...
• Re: replacement tent for my 84 westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:01:15 -0500
  ...The cotton one is fine as long as you have good seals on your pop top (we have these as a kit for $79...
• Re: Interesting Vanagon Paint Schemes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:54:18 -0800
  ...While it tend > > to be a "purist" in many respects, the Vanagon sure makes a nice blank > > canvas for some interesting paintwork. I will...
• Re: Roof Top Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:40:34 -0400
  ...Well this is a judgment call but it seams silly to me to have a pop top and not use it. Where is that...
• '86 Westy FS, needs some work
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ware
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 11:51:08 -0400
  ...1986 Vanagon - pop top, Wolfsburg Edition Camper. Sleeps 4, 2 up, 2 down. 106,000 miles. Automatic. A/C - doesn't work well. No...
• Re: Bear Attacks Camper NVC
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:53:23 +0000
  ...Michael Sullivan > > > >> Check these out! Something to think about in your pop-top. > >> > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/BearAttack?authkey=qGobsHitGWo&feat=dir > >> ectlink...
• Re: Seeking PopTop Details
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:18:43 -0700
  > After installing my AW top I left my pop top in Medford Oregon with > Scott Foss www.turbovans.com it may still be for...
• Re: Windsurfing & Westies
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 20:17:58 -0400
  I have the Thule attachable rain gutters mounted to the side of the pop top. Mounted them on the front section of the pop...
• Re: sounds like a go-cart
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:07:58 -0500
  ...Her next expenditure is going to be on a Pop-Top canvas and that is one job I'd only do for myself. Summary...
• Re: Filling the gap in the pop-top
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 14:41:37 -0800
  ...The top canvas is flawless, and the bunk barely slept in, since there are only 2 of us, and it's cozy down there...
• Re: Bus Depot luggage rack seal and wind noise
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 30 May 1998 15:47:32 -0400
  ...correctly contoured glue on piece for the top front of the pop-top, then I noticed I didn't need to pay the ludicrous...
• Re: new EV is awesome, folks -- check this
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 12:47:35 -0400
  ...Nice pop-top canvas with three large windows, but poptop lifts with only gas struts, no locking frame, so can't put anything on...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 22:54:26 -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...
• need advice on price
  Historical mailing list - TM
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 11:04:08 -0700
  ...1986 volkswagen wolfsburg weekender with 166,000 mi., pop-top with spotless canvas, power-assisted steering, privacy glass, corduroy interior, water and oil tight...
• Re: Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jul 2016 18:35:19 -0700
  ...Another pop top hinge repair >>>>> >>>>> Between other things , I futzed around with my spare pop top lifting bar >>>>> assembly this week. Little stainless steel...
• Re: FS: Complete '85 Westy Camper Interior
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 14 Aug 1996 22:18:43 -0400
  ...Complete Camper Interior from an '85 Pop-Top > Westfalia Vanagon GL. Hmmn, This is of course the van that Paul Wiess posted about 2...
• Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:49:06 -0700
  ...But > the > > really big difference I was able to make was when I made a reflective > > shield for the pop-top. Although none of...
• more info on 83 air cooled vanagon westfalia for sale, engine ?, some parts gone
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Mon, 14 May 2001 13:41:50 -0700
  ...clean body, very little rust, interior good to excellent shape, canvas on pop top excellent. since deciding to get rid of it, he has...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:42:10 -0400
  ...I >> removed the pop-top and old canvas (removed most of the interior to >> avoid dust and overspray, then delivered the Syncro and roof...
• Joker accessories for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 18:24:32 EST
  ...There is an aluminum foil-looking wrap with a bit of a bubble wrap look, that wraps around the canvas of the pop-top...
• Re: Getting wires to the roof - how?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Fri, 23 May 2003 11:49:29 -0700
  ...van between the rack and the canvas (so it's covered and weather-protected with the pop top down.) Thence underneath the headliner (had...
• Re: trip report
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 22:21:06 -0700
  ...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: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:43:28 -0800
  ...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: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:13:41 -0500
  ...If the canvas balloons into the van at highway speed this may be the problem. Bad weatherstripping isn't a concern as replacements are...
• Re: Interesting Vanagon Paint Schemes
  Historical mailing list - Toni Rizzo
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:19:49 -0800
  ...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: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 18:21:59 -0700
  ...Then raised roof to remove top of h bar to pop top bolts and folded the h bar and secured with many cable ties...
• Westy Tent Installation - An Alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 11:28:14 -0700
  ...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: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 21:50:35 -0700
  ...A pop-top conversion is not as difficult as it >seems. I have done several VW campers because I prefer my own layout like...
• AVAILABLE RARE VAN!!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 16:55:32 -0500
  ...removable center game table, fold out bed, roof pop top (straight up) w/ bed upstairs (canvas in good shape, no holes or tears) (It...
• FS: 1984 Westy in Calgary, Canada
  Historical mailing list - Dan Meeking
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 16:33:10 -0700
  ...Needs new pop top May need new clutch (feels a bit funny once everything is warmed up) Needs new control rod for the front...
• Re: What to do with my pop top interior?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:29:37 -0500
  ...I > thought I would revisit this now since replacing my canvas is imminent and > find out what people are finishing the underside with. > > My...
• Re: Poptop assist
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 11:36:22 -0230
  ...I can stop the top (no head holding) about a foot up, > pull in the canvas and then slam the top closed with ease...
• FW: Re: Canvas install question - 3'' too tall? Trip Report:o)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:50:31 +0000
  Keep in mind, Best case scenario is to have the Pop top Upside down on some carpeted saw horses for ease of working. & That...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 22:02:30 -0400
  ...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: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011 07:33:05 -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...
• Re: Pop top weight
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:49:25 -0500
  ...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: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 19:16:15 -0800
  ...Plus 400$Can (250$US from busdebot) for a brand new 3 window canvas. Another 100$Can for the pop-top seals. And 2000...
• '85 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Apr 96 14:53:15 EST
  ...The pop top has a skylight in it. The canvas is in excellent condition as are both beds. The inside of the van looks...
• Re: Need Westy sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 05 May 97 14:47:35 CDT
  ...Rex Eastman Camper pop-top canvas replacement 941 Hansen Avenue windows/screens are well constructed Merced, CA 95340 about $125. slightly darker than (209...
• Re: in bear country - food in the van or not?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 20:53:09 -0700
  ...kept food in the van at Lake Tahoe camping, no problems. Pop top van. > > > > Interestingly, Lake Tahoe is where my step-dad's 73...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:17:40 -0400
  ...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: Roof Rack Off. Comments. PIC.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:00:17 -0800
  ...FWIW, the raised body lip where the canvas attaches must help in keeping water out. (at least this is what I noticed while washing...
• poor man's awning - another solution
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 11:29:27 -0700
  ...I attach one corner of the tarp to the roof hinge mechanism (pop top up), via a hefty o-ring and little metal "s...
• Re: Tarp or awning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 10:33:54 -0700
  ...I do think that bungieing the rear >end of an awning to the rear pop top hinge is a good idea and then >what...
• Re: Poptop strut install
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 13 Mar 2016 09:41:53 -0400
  Hi Dave and others, I almost attempted this install blind but as it meant drilling a whole in my pop top I decided to...
• Re: Heresy: I bought a Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 01:09:05 +0000
  ...In various configuration, I've > owned air-cooled, water cooled, 2WD, 14" and 16" syncros, pop-tops, > and high-tops, carburetors and fuel injected...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:23:07 -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: Interesting Vanagon Paint Schemes
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:17:32 -0600
  ...While it tend > to be a "purist" in many respects, the Vanagon sure makes a nice blank > canvas for some interesting paintwork. I will...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 09:45:26 -0700
  ...I >> removed the pop-top and old canvas (removed most of the >> interior to >> avoid dust and overspray, then delivered the Syncro and >> roof...
• FS: 1985 Westfalia - $6750
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:56:19 -0500
  ...Michelin Agilis tires 185R14C - the correct load rating & front alignment $500 Bilstein Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers - front and rear $500 New pop-top canvas...
• Re: skylights
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:57:42 -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...
• storing vanagons (was Re: Parking Matilda ..non-waltzing matilda
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 11:13:52 EDT
  ...All the plastic, fiberglass and rubber parts seem to deteriorate. > The canvas and the inside of the pop top get damp and discolour. Westies...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 11:42:22 -0400
  ...68 VW POP TOP CAMPER, runs well, needs gas tank replaced, canvas replaced, heater installed, new muffler, tires, body great shape, tent, accessories included...
• Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 17:21:53 -0400
  ...The Vanagon roof is pretty different from pop-top to non. First you got the hole to deal with, no real way to trim...
• Opinions Please!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:22:55 +0000
  ...Engine very dirty but not oily, even the underside.Canvas good, couple of very small tears.The bad: shred-o-matic corduroy, brakes work...
• Re: Vanagone
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:04:24 -0500
  ...add the upper bunk for the kids, the standing room, and the ventilation afforded by the upper canvas... why not? You have enjoyed your...
• Re: Poptop rainfly
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 20:36:32 -0500
  ...The flash was so close that I could feel the white heat through the canvas on the pop-top and it felt like I...
• Advise on Syncro purchase
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 14 May 2010 08:54:00 -0800
  ...I still need to do a little bit of work on my interior panels, replace the pop top canvas and would like to upgrade...