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  • Re: Pop top canvas replecement
    Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
    Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:39:32 -0400
    On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:52:53 -0500, Chuck Reisinger <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: >How difficult is it to replace the pop top...
  • Pop top kits for Carats
    Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
    Tue, 18 Aug 1998 15:47:43 -0700
    Does anyone know of a reputable company that makes and/or installs pop tops for Carats?
  • POp top for sale
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Thu, 28 Sep 2000 08:36:57 -0400
    Complete pop top for sale....Charleston, SC Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon Partsmobiles
  • pop top heaven
    Historical mailing list - Michael Morris
    Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:09:46 -0700
    Has anyone heard of Pop Top heaven? The vans seem expensive. Is this a good place to buy?
  • Pop-Top Screen Repair
    Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
    Wed, 9 Mar 2016 23:16:10 +0000
    ...If I recall, there are a couple choices for good ways to repair/replace the (front) screen on the pop-top canvas. My pop...
  • Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:06:39 -0400
    Atlantic Pop top T25 from Europe. Check out the back end and front end of the top, different angles and aerodynamics. http://cgi.ebay...
  • Pop top front seal question
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:28:07 -0800
    Have a new front seal for the pop top from Bus Depot. It has an offset to it, one side of the seal is...
  • Re: new pop top canvas installed
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 1 Aug 2005 23:05:53 -0400
    ...Once I got > the pop top off, it was a 5 hour job. > > 2. With the top corners holding the canvas to the pop...
  • Re: Installing a pop-top on a non-pop top EASY!! NO WELDING..IN ONE WEEDEND
    Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:26:59 -0700
    ...Installing a pop-top on a non-pop top EASY!! NO WELDING..IN ONE > WEEDEND > > /http://members.citynet.net/bloss/vw/ > poptop
  • Re: How many syncro multivans were made? I have one, wh...
    Historical mailing list - drc11
    Wed, 2 Jun 1999 13:18:03 -0700
    ...A Vanagon w/ Westie pop top and sink/stove etc. inside = Camper A Vanagon w/ Westie pop top and z-bed w/seats for...
  • pop top painting
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 5 Jun 2011 13:17:28 -0700
    battled dogs and bugs to get a first coat on the pop top today. http://shufti.wordpress.com/ alistair
  • pop top cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
    Fri, 31 Dec 1999 14:22:20 -0600
    I recently put a new (as in used) pop top on my 84 westy. Top is in very good shape except for a stain...
  • Re Q Pop-Top Insulation
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Sat, 29 Apr 2000 12:39:39 -0700
    ...It made the pop top double-walled. We were camping in northwest wyoming in january in -6F temps and with only a plat cat...
  • Re: pop top struts
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:03:06 +0000
    ...Mark Goddard is "the man" for these pop top shocks. megoddard@hotmail.com He makes an adapter bracket, provides two different strength struts (regular...
  • poptop canvas
    Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
    Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:39:38 -0500
    While I'm having no luck finding a nice pop top in the mid west for my 84 westy I am planning ahead optimistically...
  • Re: Pop-Top Not Closing all the way
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 6 Jun 2004 21:00:20 -0400
    On Sun, 6 Jun 2004, Ryan London wrote: > The inner seal (not outside flap) between the luggage area and the > pop-top isn't...
  • pop top seal - gap in middle of front seal
    Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
    Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:09:00 -0300
    My front pop top seal, the one that seals between the roof rack and the pop top, does not seal tightly in the middle...
  • Re: Adventurewagen top molds for free!?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Thu, 3 Feb 2005 21:42:20 -0800
    It's time for me to replace the pop-top canvas. Maybe I could get a price on one of these marvelous items? I...
  • Vanagon Tops - Conversion Options
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Sat, 2 Jul 2005 13:23:17 -0400
    ...anybody know of a firm which converts pop-tops to permanent fiberglass high-tops? art '82 westy I have a second question: Does anyone...
  • Westy pop-top insulated ceiling
    Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
    Tue, 2 Dec 1997 08:19:56 -0800
    For those cold camping times; The BEST $15 thing I did was make a folding insulated ceiling panel to fit in the pop-top...
  • Moldy Pop Top Cure
    Historical mailing list - MMunn
    Thu, 26 Jun 2003 23:17:21 -0700
    My '85 Westy's pop top was a black moldy, stinky messy looking thing. Lying asleep in the top, I would frequently wake-up...
  • Pop top front edge deformed. 3/4 inch gap to luggage rack.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 May 97 19:57:15 EDT
    ...This didn't help. (Just made it harder to close the pop top). Based on this I don't think that the whole pop...
  • Fw: Using Fiberglass Cleaner for Pop-top
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Wed, 8 Jan 2003 21:36:44 -0600
    I've been using the "light" version on my pop-top for years. It does a good job. Before using it though, I wash...
  • Check out Pop Top Rain Fly
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:51:43 EST
    <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/Rain_fly.htm">Click here: Pop Top Rain Fly</A>
  • Pop Top Gasket Glue ??
    Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
    Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:20:57 -0700
    A couple of weeks ago there was a thread on what sticky substance NOT to use on pop top gaskets. I don't recall...
  • Pop Top Heaven
    Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
    Sun, 8 Feb 2004 19:56:38 -0800
    ...One such place is Pop Top Heaven (www.poptopheaven.com) in Yucaipa, CA. I have exchanged email/price lists with Kyle at Pop Top...
  • Weight of Pop Top?
    Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
    Wed, 2 Jan 2002 14:05:46 -0800
    This is going to see like a strange question, but how much does an entire pop top assembly weigh? Thanks. robyn
  • Pop-top Cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Mon, 5 Oct 1998 09:07:26 -0500
    If anyone has a pop-top which needs cleaning and restoring, I recommend 3M Marine One-Step Cleaner and Wax for the job. It...
  • Recall on Pop-Top seals?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 9 Oct 2000 17:35:14 -0500
    ...I met up with a listee this afternoon - ad he mentioned there was/had been a recall for rusting pop-top seals. This is...
  • pop top install
    Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
    Sat, 29 Dec 2018 10:18:56 -0700
    Anyone know of a baywindow pop top canvas installer in the Spokane area? Or anywhere close to Spokane/Central WA/Seattle Thanks stan
  • weight of pop top roof
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:37:07 -0800
    hi all, anyone know the weight of the pop top roof complete with lifting mechanism and front luggage rack? thanks dan
  • Q Pop-Top Insulation
    Historical mailing list - Greg
    Fri, 28 Apr 2000 22:39:07 -0700
    Has anyone Figured out a good way to insulate there pop-top? TIA, Greg 86 GL Westy Granada Hills, CA [text/html]
  • Re: cleaning pop tops
    Historical mailing list - Don Trowbridge
    Thu, 9 Jul 2009 07:55:38 -0700
    ...cleaning pop tops >Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:04:25 -0230 > >>I Have a blue 1989 pop top that needs cleaning to restore...
  • Re: drilling into pop top
    Historical mailing list - brady
    Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:55:04 -0700
    ...drilling into pop top I have a thule rack that i'd like to add to my Westy - i'm just wondering if there...
  • Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
    Historical mailing list - Tromper
    Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:29:48 -0800
    ...Who makes the straight-up pop-top? > Ron 'Coyote' Lussier wrote: > > > Folks, > > > > A recent submission to vanagon.com featured a Vanagon with a pop...
  • westfalia pop top cables
    Historical mailing list - mike riley
    Sun, 5 May 2019 14:16:55 +0000
    Anybody know where you can get either a repair kit or new cables for the pop top? both mine are broken? thanks mike
  • Camper pop-top screws
    Historical mailing list - Koizen Joseph J Capt SMC/CWK
    Tue, 29 Jun 1999 16:22:07 -0700
    Anyone know where I can get replacement screws/bolts for the rusted ones that hold the pop-top to it's hardware? Joe
  • need pop top near Akron,Ohio
    Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
    Thu, 28 Oct 1999 14:51:58 -0400
    I am looking for a Westfalia pop top section with the bed and cargo section within 500 miles of Akron,Ohio.
  • Anyone here own a Country Home Camper Pop Top? How do you like it?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Tue, 19 May 2009 14:40:48 -0400
    Anyone here own a Country Home Camper Pop Top? How do you like it? I was thinking of installing one a my non pop...
  • Late Bus Pop Top on Splittie, possible ?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:14:15 -0600
    Any chance that the Pop top from a 75 Bay window bus would fit a 66 Splittie? I've located a decent pop top...
  • Re: Pop-Top Seals
    Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:00:18 -0600
    ...Same for the pop-top, I assume that > the flat seal goes on first and then the pop-top seal butts up against this...
  • mold in pop top in north west moist winter climate?
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Sat, 26 Nov 2005 15:46:39 -0800
    So I have not had the pop top up in a few mths best as i can tell it does not leak water but...
  • white pop top screw clean up
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sun, 4 Apr 2004 14:38:35 EDT
    Hello- I got some of the white painted pop top screws from Rennie at Power VW in Torrance about a year ago to replace...
  • 89 Westy - pop-top fabric
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Thu, 8 Jul 2004 22:13:54 -0500
    Getting ready to have the pop-top fabric replaced...haven't decide on cotton or acrylic...open to comments and suggestions... Thanks Chuck
  • Re: 82 Westy cleaning and/or painting of the Pop Top?
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:45:33 -0600
    ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/cleaning/pop-top/index.htm mike On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 9:57 PM, Aimee MacLeod <emeraldcityrealty...
  • Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
    Historical mailing list - Ron 'Coyote' Lussier
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 22:02:09 -0800
    Folks, A recent submission to vanagon.com featured a Vanagon with a pop-top that goes straight up. (See http://www.vanagon.com/info...
  • Re: westfalia pop top cables
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 May 2019 10:37:14 +0000
    ...westfalia pop top cables Anybody know where you can get either a repair kit or new cables for the pop top? both mine are...
  • Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 13 Jan 2000 19:59:38 +0100
    Ron 'Coyote' Lussier wrote: > Folks, > > A recent submission to vanagon.com featured a Vanagon with a pop-top > that goes straight up. (See > http...
  • Pop top canvas
    Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
    Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:50:36 -0500
    It�s time to replace my pop top canvas. I�m interested on hearing pros and cons of cotton vs. synthetic canvas. Thanks! Deb...
  • Re: Pop-Top Seals
    Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:06:12 -0400
    ...Same for the pop-top, I assume that >the flat seal goes on first and then the pop-top seal butts up against this...
  • Pop top for sale
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 06:08:59 -0400
    I have an entire pop top assembly in Charleston SC for sale, must be picked up. $300. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86...
  • Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:00:51 -0800
    Any feedback as to how much you sacrifice in overall with the pop top vs how valuable they are.
  • Re: Fiberglass Paint
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 3 Jan 2012 18:51:42 -0800
    I repainted my pop top (with very minimal prep) with interlux brightside white. I would guess you could get the right tint at a...
  • Pop Top Sports Rack
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Wed, 1 Sep 1999 19:37:57 -0700
    Having some trepidation in the face of drilling holes into my pop top! Gulp! Looking for advice and encouragement. The story is I have...
  • Re: Poptop/Luggage Rack Seals
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:59:44 -0400
    > Luggage rack seal; fiberglass pop top main seal; front/flat > seal for the fiberglass pop top. All 3 components to renew > the pop top...
  • Pop Top hinge
    Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
    Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:21:59 -0400
    Hi, I'm looking for a used Pop Top hinge for a 91 Westy GL. Can anyone help? If not con someone provide the...
  • pop top skylight needed anybody have an extra
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Tue, 9 Mar 2004 12:09:41 -0800
    Does anybody have an extra skylight for the pop top. The one I picked up from the wrecker had already been removed. Thanks, Doug
  • Pop top canvas replecement
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:52:53 -0500
    How difficult is it to replace the pop top canvas on an 89 Vanagon? Which should I use staple of screw? Some helpful hints...
  • Re: pop top heads up
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 4 Mar 2013 18:47:45 -0800
    ...pop top heads up Neil posted a query on the samba about adjusting "the lay" of the pop top a few days ago, and...
  • Re: new pop top canvas installed
    Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
    Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:41:22 -0700
    I tried propping the pop-top up with a 3 ft 2x4, but the canvas is *extremely* tight. I considered returning it, because it...