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• Westfalia poptop roof for sale - MD
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:00:53 -0400
  ...a good complete roof section and poptop from an '85 Westy I need to sell - $350. Light tan in color. Canvas is no good...
• Re: Pop top canvas replecement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:07:34 -0400
  ...the canvas on addressed the problem of checking the fit (roof fully up) and attaching the canvas (some slack in the roof - i.e...
• Re: Quick Help!!!! 85 Westy camper top canvas holder
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:27:59 -0700
  ...the rainwater can run down > the > canvas to the roof metal and away... with the strips outside, water > can > pool behind the strip and...
• Re: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 2 May 2014 11:43:25 -0400
  ...been thinking about how to replace my poptop canvas without having to actually remove the roof. Here's how I see it being done...
• Re: Pop Top Canvas And Little Blocks of Wood
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:39:05 +0000
  ...installed the canvas to the roof when the roof was off the van, > > and > > upside down. Probably the best situation for canvas install, having...
• vanagon poptop section for sale was:Re: Poptop conversion from bus camper.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 13:37:26 EST
  ...one? i have a vanagon westfalia poptop roof section for sale. includes poptop, bed, luggage rack, canvas, etc.. everything from the raingutters up. make...
• Re: Pop Top Heart Stopper
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Sun, 5 May 2002 10:56:03 -0400
  ...It was interesting that the wind in the canvas made the top not fully erected, even at highway speed. I don't think you...
• Re: Tight Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:29:50 -0700
  ...For those of you who have replaced >> the canvas in your Westfalia, was the new canvas significantly tighter >> than the old canvas? Any suggestions...
• Re: Removing the poptop -- how many people?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:33:10 -0400
  ...He propped the roof up with a scrap 2x4 and then stapled and screwed the canvas into place with no hassles at all. BTW...
• Re: interesting vanagon... LOL
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 13:11:04 -0700
  They are called "roof tents". BenT sent from my blank canvas On Aug 10, 2013, at 1:06 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: tents? popups? who cares?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 00:23:21 +0000
  ...Please stop referring to that fiberglass-roofed, canvas-sided thing that pops up atop your westy as a tent. It ain't a tent...
• Re: pop top
  Historical mailing list - OregonSites
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 17:46:01 -0800
  ...mildew from forming on the flocking and the canvas of the pop-top, the roof should never be closed when wet." That's kinda...
• Re: Refurbished roof
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:53:11 -0600
  nice work! I replaced my canvas and it was a pain! Having to take the top off with 2 day old fresh paint job...
• Re: Canvas replacement comments & video
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:41:56 -0700
  ...new philips driver for the tiny screws that hold the canvas to the roof. Even small wear on the tip of an old driver...
• Re: Late model poptop skylights and canvas
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:29:47 -0400
  I suppose you could fabricate or obtain a fiberglass patch and graft it to the roof where the skylight "was". It just shows how...
• Re: pop top canvas install, please help
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:30:31 -0700
  ...The "bead" will be on the inside edge of the aluminum trim on the roof/body of the van/bottom part of the canvas...
• Re: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 2 May 2014 08:27:47 -0700
  ...Pop Top Canvas Hi, I've been thinking about how to replace my poptop canvas without having to actually remove the roof. Here's...
• Re: Pop canvas roof on vanagon video wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 21:04:13 -0500
  ...I replaced my canvas without removing the top. The trick is...you don't raise the top all the way. Put a folding chair...
• Wires through the body
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 2 Mar 2022 00:08:18 +0000
  I'd like to bringsolar panel wires into the car from the roof, and wire up to the roof for aux lights, etc. Does...
• Cutting the roof off!!! Wanna help?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:28:22 -0800
  Well, this Sunday, I am planning on cutting the roof off the blue van to prepare for transplanting the pop top off Texas. Anyone...
• Re: WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 08:25:21 -0600
  Small tears and holes?!? Did you guys see the picture of his canvas? Oh, wait, sorry, Stan already said he didn't. Practically the...
• Re: poptop raise assist
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:56:15 -0800
  ...canvas out and > getting it stuck between the roof and the top seals. This will cause > damage > and increased wear on the canvas, if...
• canvas waterproofing
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 12:43:20 CST6CDT
  ...canvas returns to its original texture but with a nice ability to bead water on the vertical walls and allow ponding on the roof...
• Re: bunk types
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 08:50:43 -0700 (PDT)
  ...canvas cot. Is there another style I haven't > seen yet ? >From '74 on, westies had a double bunk up top. The roof cut...
• Vanagon car pack?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 07 Apr 1996 12:37:42 -0800
  Does anyone know where I can get one of those waterproof canvas car-top packs to fit the roof rack of my '90 Vanagon...
• Re: One-man poptop canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 18:47:37 +0000
  ...I've been working on putting in new canvas all weekend. The directions and conventional wisdom say that you take the poptop off (with...
• Pop Top Heart Stopper
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 5 May 2002 09:21:36 -0400
  ...In the morning I closed the roof in the same, very careful way I have for years - hundreds of times. Have had a vision...
• Waterproofing Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:25:30 +1000
  ...I need to treat the canvas roof of my Landrover as I am tired of water dripping down my back in when it rains...
• Lubricant for (1984) Westy Pop Top Hinge - Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 15:32:46 -0700
  My owner's manual says: (under a picture of the hinged portion of the roof) "The hinge pins on the strut supports of the...
• Tent Copy Update
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 10:31:52 -0700
  ...I got a firm quote of $95 materials, $180 labor just to have a canvas bag custom made for the Westfalia roof rack (cool...
• Re: Pop Top Heart Stopper
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 5 May 2002 18:54:07 -0400
  ...It was interesting >that the wind in the canvas made the top not fully erected, even at highway >speed. I don't think you...
• POPTOP SWITCH
  Historical mailing list - Sam McCarthy
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:11:07 -0700
  ...This kit allows use of the original westy poptop� and canvas while leaving the crossmembers in the roof intact.� I think I found out...
• Popup roof alignment (how to)
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:57:10 -0800
  ...that the roof does not lay flat--it's higher on the drivers side. I figured it was due the canvas tent not compressing...
• Westfalia Pop Top, Luggage Rack and Vanagon Roof Skin For Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:51:23 -0400
  ...You will need a new canvas. Price is $300.00 picked up at Zelienople PA 16063, whether you just want the fiberglass top or...
• Canvas roof carrier
  Historical mailing list - Chris Braymen
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 11:17:53 -0400
  Dear list members, A local (SLC, UT) canvas factory-store makes a really nice heavy-weight canvas car-top carrier for $56. Trouble is...
• Re: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - millo fenzi
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:56:09 -0700
  ...Line up the lower edge canvas midpoint marks with the roof midpoint marks. Put the screws closest to the midpoint marks thru the metal...
• Re: on Dormobiles
  Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 09:06:41 -0400
  ...or two in the roof, so it is nice and light inside. > i have heard that the plasticy canvas doesn't breathe very well...
• Re: roof top tent
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 22:01:58 -0800
  ...If you prefer this canvas/nylon type, go to barnes and knble and by a land-rover magazine and there will be ads. there...
• Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 23:39:04 -0700
  ...a complete pooptop for sale, if anyones interested..whole roof, beds, >>hardware, excellent canvas, etc. easy conversion, do it in one weekend, no >>welding...
• Re: how NOT to instal your poptop tent
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:39:54 -0700
  ...It took > maybe 4 man-hours of effort, including the removal and replacement of > the roof. > > My Dad replaced the canvas on his westy...
• Re: Westy roof rack question
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 19:32:52 -0700
  ...If you do decide to drill holes make sure you don't punch through the canvas!!! Chet -- Chet Douglas - CRD Consulting - Peripheral FW,SW...
• Parting out '84 Westy.
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Tue, 26 May 1998 14:09:18 EDT
  ...will sell poptop, and cut off the roof at pillars for top transplant, also. good canvas. located in Allentown, Pa. will not ship. chris...
• "Why Ford swears by Volkswagen"
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 10:03:26 -0400
  ...bus (small oval windows on the side of the roof and a canvas 'sun roof'). The family name is Ford, which accounts for the...
• Re: Advice needed on Thule Roof Rack Install
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 20:02:19 -0400
  ...Very important point, be very careful to drill with the canvas pulled clear since the canvas is in the way and you risk drilling...
• on Dormobiles
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 22:32:53 -0400
  ...there is a nifty skylight or two in the roof, so it is nice and light inside. i have heard that the plasticy canvas...
• Re: Waterproofing Canvas
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 23:41:32 -0500
  ...anymore to tell of their >experiences... > >I need to treat the canvas roof of my Landrover as I am tired of water >dripping down...
• Re: destroyed!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:01:46 EDT
  ...Its just that its crunched up a bit on top! >> i have the whole westfalia poptop roof, great canvas, fiberglass, bunks and all,everything...
• Re: POP TOP ROOF OPTIONS
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 May 1999 02:56:31 EDT
  ...well.(Hint, Hint) >> i'll sell you a whole westy roof w/ great canvas for $350, if youre interested.....ALOT cheaper than importing something...
• Re: Pop top seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 18 Jun 2017 03:28:08 +0000
  ...canvas gets replaced. Then there's new stainless roof hardware and footman loops to consider.  And there's a small crack in the roof...
• Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:52:32 +0000
  Doh! Actually, all those little blobs stayed stuck to the roof, I didn't add any to them so hopefully it will be OK...
• Re: New Canvas Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:14:41 EST
  ...that hold the canvas to the fiberglass pop-top. >> Warren, I beg to differ. I have personally disassembled three Vanagon pop-tops. They do...
• SUNROOF OPTIONS
  Historical mailing list - SKP
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 11:28:58 -0700
  ...A few years ago I saw a canvas pull back roof on a beetle that had a huge opening. Does anyone know if these...
• Re: Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 10:42:27 -0800
  ...Just a lightweight roof rack with some light colored canvas stretched to provide the roof some shade. I've seen a few on web...
• Re: new Westy canvas
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 21:38:19 -0500
  ...the roof and used that to hold the top up. My preferred method is to start by stapling or screwing the canvas corners to...
• Early wESTY SOLID TOP REPLACEMENT, AS IN HIGH TOP
  Historical mailing list - CLARKE
  Thu, 3 Apr 1997 17:36:56 -0800 (PST)
  Has anyone ever replaced the aftermarket Westy "high Top" solid non collapsing roof with a lower fiberglass two piece conventional top with the canvas...
• for sale: complete vanagon westy poptop section - add to your hardtop van
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 11:01:53 EDT
  ...poptop roof, luggage rack, upper bunks, mattresses, canvas, all hardware. make your hardtop van into a poptop.. easy to do in one weekend - no...
• Keeping the Poptop Tent Clean
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sun, 24 Mar 1996 20:24:35 +0000
  ...I keep a chamois in the van that I use exclusively for wiping down the sides of the roof where the canvas will rest...
• [vanagon] Westy DIY conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 11:08:15 -0300 (ADT)
  ...3) canvas anchor strip: I installed this without canvas first. Lay the pieces on the roof and hold down with duct tape. It sits...
• FS: Original Equipment Westfalia Side Tent
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 12:43:42 EDT
  ...The floor is tan vinyl and extends up to about the 1' level, then dark brown canvas material to the roofline, which changes to...
• Canvas Installed
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 23:36:26 -0700
  ...He offered me his time, home, hands and his fine work shop today, to put the new 3-window canvas on my camper. Seems...