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• Re: Raising poptop with kayak on roof
  Historical mailing list - George Mercer
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 20:43:06 EST
  Joy, A rack mounted to the poptop could take the poptop off by lifting the kayak or canoe along with the poptop while your...
• Re: Best quality poptop seal?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Woodall
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:37:34 -0500
  ...seals the poptop to the body.I would suggest buying the entire poptop kit which includes the roofrack seal, the poptop seal, and the...
• Re: 'Lifting that poptop! '86 Westy- always open sliding door first
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 17:54:25 -0700
  ....and iust in case you don't know the first rule of poptop lifting "always open the sliding door first" or at least roll...
• Re: Need source for roof mounted AC for camper- bad idea
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 11:56:13 EDT
  a lister just bought a poptop from me to replace his busted up '91 westy poptop that the DPO installed a roof mount RV...
• Re: PopTop Leg Rubber Cap
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 14 May 2018 12:31:36 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/page_1120_652/poptop-lifting-assembly-bumper I once used a heavy duty rubber band as a replacement on...
• vanagon poptop section for sale...add to your hardtop van (east coast)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 May 2009 18:34:53 EDT
  for those of you who have a hardtop van and wish it was a poptop..i have a complete westy poptop section.. convert your...
• Seeking advice for installing poptop seal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:10:29 -0500
  Just received my new Bus Depot poptop seal. Anyone done this recently who can give me some advice as to how to install, what...
• Re: Poptop lift assists
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:03:21 -0800
  Jack Bombay made the original one... http://poptopshocks.blogspot.com/
• West coast poptop camper BBS
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Nov 94 08:47:01 PST
  ...34 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ BULLETIN BOARD (BBS) GOES ON-LINE "FOR POPTOPS ONLY" On Sept. 1 of this year, a new, free bulletin board (BBS) went on...
• Re: Synthetic Poptop Tent Woes
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:56:40 -0500
  ...http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/Pending_Content/PoptopInstall/NewTextDocu ment.txt http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/Pending_Content/PoptopInstall/BusDepotCan vasInstrs.pdf
• poptop for sale- Re: putting a poptop on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 13:15:52 EDT
  ...I have > 82 vanagon and want to install a westfalia poptop (vw oem) I > was also told there was a site showing this procedure...
• FS: complete poptop assembly, and camper interior
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:45:33 EDT
  ...complete poptop assembly: fiberglass top, luggage rack, upper bunks, all hardware, etc. make your hardtop van into a poptop, easy conversion. also complete camper...
• Re: Basic question - poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 10:44:01 -0700
  ...So there are poptop seals and there are poptop seals! I wouldn't recommend adhesive, BTW - the seals have metal grips embedded and 'bite...
• buses for sale: san diego area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 24 Apr 95 13:36:20 CDT
  ...poptop camper, xlnt,new rebuilt eng, $2500, 727-8662 '70 poptop camper, rebuilt eng, carb,brakes, muff. $2800 223-8011, 224-2121 '71 Poptop...
• adding a poptop to your hardtop van (was:Re: [vanagon] Cutting hole
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:08:23 EST
  ...http://web.archive.org/web/20020821130648/http://members.citynet.net/bloss/vw/poptop/index.html i have a complete vanagon poptop section for sale...
• FS Poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 15:12:18 -0500 (EST)
  I have an ASI poptop that I want to sell, it is off of an '80 vanagon. I was going to install it onto...
• Re: vanagon poptop section for sale was:Re: Poptop conversion from a bus camper
  Historical mailing list - JackT
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 11:35:28 -0800
  I also have an 81 Westy complete with all interior cabinets, galley, and poptop. Body is trashed, no engine, no trans. Rolling on 4...
• Re: poptop insulation idea
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 11:30:13 -0700
  Since you can't have the poptop up in 70 mph winds, maybe you could cover the poptop with some bubble-foil insulation in...
• Re: Eurovan Weekender Westfalia Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 04:58:27 +0200
  ...I believe that the poptop offered in the US is prepared and mounted by the VW factory. The pics of the poptops in the...
• FS: side windows w/ screens, complete poptop section (add to any van)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:33:50 EST
  ...also, complete poptop roof from vanagon westy, w/ luggage rack, poptop, all hardware, bed, etc... add to any hardtop van, easy job i can...
• poptop campers and buses for sale
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 17:17:16 EST
  ...rustfree '79 WESTY POPTOP CAMPER for sale: 4spd, 2.0 F.I. Hydr lifters, poptop canvas excellent, green/grn plaid, interior excellent, swivel pass...
• tightening poptop
  Historical mailing list - Animal
  Sun, 20 Jun 1999 13:00:42 -0400
  ...My 1980 westy's poptop does not pull down tight on the right side. This causes a lot of noise when driving into headwinds...
• westfalia interior and poptop section for sale, plus other parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 13:32:57 EST
  ...also i have a complete vanagon westy poptop section for sale, with good canvas, luggage rack, fiberglass poptop, bed, and all hardware. for those...
• eurovan poptop conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Leek
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 07:35:16 -0400
  ...However, I've seen many non-poptops of same year selling for less than $10K. There's one for $9K on ebay right now...
• POPTOP SWITCH
  Historical mailing list - Sam McCarthy
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:11:07 -0700
  This site may be helpful and is what I am considering using to put a poptop on my Carat. This kit allows use of...
• Re: pop-top (closing)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 18:47:31 EST
  Our poptop closing procedure has been refined over years of messing around with various poptops. I hope it works for you. Zip up all...
• Poptop Seal and Canvas Replacemnt
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 09:28:12 -0500
  http://www.poptops.com/index.htm This site has pics and step-by-step instructions on poptop canvas and seal replacement (on a 71...
• Re: newbie westy questyons
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 13:41:47 -0500
  >lastly, what do poptop owners do in the rain? if the poptop is open, and it >starts to pour, how dry does it stay...
• Re: how to cool a poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 08:34:36 -0700
  ...The temperature of the inside of the poptop should correlate to > how much it radiates to the interior, right? > Edward
• Re: GRAY? Was Gray a poptop color?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 17 May 2010 18:42:10 -0700
  Your poptop/luggage rack should be Pastel White (L09D) and I'd recommend heading that way. I've found that the darker painted roofs...
• 1972 poptop camper
  Historical mailing list - gary m taylor
  Wed, 15 May 1996 10:28:19 MST
  1972 vw poptop camper runs great .call me for more details.......1400.$$.firm...1-206-935-0464
• Re: poptop - clean/polish?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:21:01 -0700
  ...I'm going to replace seal but how do I remove old sort of glued on > sealant on the bottom edges of poptop? Can...
• who has the best prices on westy Poptop canvas??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:41:45 EST
  my '89 westy needs a new grey poptop canvas... im still on crutches w/ a broken foot so im in no hurry.. who out...
• Re: �HOw to clean WHITE on POPtop�?!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Jul 1995 10:26:33 -0700 (PDT)
  On Sun, 23 Jul 1995, L Christensen wrote: > Hello, > I would *REALLY* like to get the poptop shite again. Tried: Soft scrub with I...
• Racks on a poptop - 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 14:47:37 -0700
  I talked to the Yakima Rack support line a couple of weeks ago about mounting their racks on the poptop of my 86 Westfalia...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:55:35 -0800
  Hey Joy I've been thinking about putting some assist struts on my poptop for some time now, so I am glad you brought...
• vanagon engines/trans, etc. for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 13:02:19 EST
  ...i will remove for you- $350 all the above in allentown, pa. (poptop cannot be shipped) chris
• Re: Poptop assist
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:15:30 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > FYI, we stock the Jack Bombay poptop assist kits: > > http://www.busdepot.com/pts1 > > http://www.busdepot.com/pts2 > > - Ron...
• parting out vans...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 13:00:47 EDT
  parting out: '90 GL '84 Westy GL w/ complete westy interior and poptop and 1.9L '83.5 GL w/ tan velour int and...
• Re: vanagon dealer in so. cal.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:07:05 EST
  ...i think the poptop is referred to as a weekender package > youre looking for a '90-'91 multivan. basically a vanagon carat with a...
• Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:23:51 +0000
  john, any stock vanagon with a poptop has at least the back cabinet that you dont want. so you either have to by a...
• poptop components for sale (skylight, upper bed, hardware, etc)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 May 1999 18:26:16 EDT
  ...complete upper bed/hardware/mattresses complete skylight assy w/ hardware (install in your '80-'84 westy) lift bar for poptop front luggage fiberglass part...
• Poptop Seal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 16:31:35 -0400
  Hi All, Replaced the poptop and luggage rack seal this past weekend. Got the seals from California Import parts for $70 and $22 plus...
• FS: Westy weekender interior and Poptop, also Carat interior w/ table and bed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 02:18:49 EDT
  ...also carat/wolfy interior w/ plastic sidepanels with table, and sofabed, grey also for sale complete poptop from vanagon westy, make your hardtop van...
• Re: Need Westy interior piece
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:25:09 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1120_1121/poptop_lifting_assembly_bumper.html alistair On 2011-07-17, at 6:19 AM...
• parting out 2 vanagon westys, complete camper interiors available-bus or vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 11:10:43 EST
  ...parting out '90 vanagon GL '84 westy- (rebuildable 1.9 engine fs) complete camper interior for sale poptop too '80 westy- good 2.0...
• Re: how was this poptop added?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 04:45:14 EST
  ...nonetheless, i have added the poptop to a few passenger vans over the years and have some poptops for sale for those of you...
• Poptop Seal Project
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:13:11 +0000
  I am replacing my Poptop seal and wanted to know the best wayt to clean the surface. The previous owner Siliconed the poptop seal...
• Poptop bed
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:45:39 EST
  I have an extra poptop bed. Cushions and covers in good shape. Also a front table arm and mounting bracket (no table).
• Re: FS: westy poptop roof rack brackets (allows use of thule/yakima rack on poptop)
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 23:08:30 -0800
  ...roofrack to be >mounted on the poptop of a westy. no need for the high-rise rack, you can use >your regular car rack...
• Poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Krause
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 11:23:14 -0800
  I'm brand new to the list and want to find out some info on poptop seals. I've heard of the ones from...
• Re: poptop installation (shudder)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 14:09:26 -0400
  http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/poptop/ At 01:47 PM 4/6/2001, radish150 wrote: >Sure, I'd love to. How bout a...
• Poptop window/screen replacements?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:35:38 -0500
  Hello -- anyone know if window and screen replacements are available for factory poptop tent? '85 GL Westy, one window. Thanks, David
• Re: poptops
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 16:46:47 -0500
  A friend of mine at work has a nonwestie poptop, the top gies straight up, I will find out more about it sam
• Re: Thule Rack and Rocketbox
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:47:01 -0400
  My experience with this is that the poptop can't be used easily unless the roof box is empty, or packed with very light...
• WESTY AIR CONDITIONER IDEA
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 22:07:53 EDT
  ...blows cold air right thru the front window screen into the poptop.. condensation water drains right thru the poptop luggage rack holes and down...
• vanagon westfalia poptops for sale (whole fiberglass/canvas top)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 12:56:50 EST
  i have 2 complete vanagon westfalia poptops with the double bed and luggage pack, with excellent fiberglass, and canvas, for sale. i will cut...
• FS: vanagon poptop camper top ...fits on your hardtop van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 21:53:10 EST
  ...complete poptop section from vanagon westy, easy retrofit to your hardtop van.. do it in one weekend in your own driveway (ive done it...
• Re: New owners requesting advise on replacing canvas poptop
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 16:44:39 EDT
  Cliff, I have a disassembled poptop in my driveway right now. I took it off myself. Screws al the way around the bottom perimeter...
• Re: Interesting VW Van info
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 95 11:24:22 PDT
  ...dealer, 281-1000 '85 Westy poptop. auto, moonroof, 110M, $6950/best, 481-5003 '83 poptop, AC,stove,refrig, rebuilt eng, $4000/best, Steve, 480...