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• Re: PopTop Leg Rubber Cap
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 14 May 2018 12:34:29 -0700
  ...page_1120_652/poptop-lifting-assembly-bumper > > I once used a heavy duty rubber band as a replacement on my poptop. > > -Mark > >> On Mon...
• Poptop Seal & Luggage Rach Seal For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Gurn Blansten
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 17:06:13 PDT
  ...There are currently a New Poptop Seal and Luggage Rack Seal for Westfalias up for auction on Ebay. The Poptop seal is at: http...
• Re: Removing top
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Jul 2016 00:23:18 -0400
  ive taken poptops off by myself in junkyards before when there was nobody to help me... so 2 people can do it easy. a...
• Need Westy interior piece
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:19:07 -0500
  ...Slips over the end of a metal foot to keep it from marring the paint or pinching the poptop fabric. Thanks, Jim
• Re: [vanagon] Canoes on Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 07:51:30 -0400
  >Anyone traveled with two canoes on a extra wide Thule rack system on their >poptop? Has anyone figured out a clever way to lock...
• FS: Pop-top Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 19:49:50 -0700
  Anyone on the left coast need a poptop? I have a white poptop from an '87 Westy ready to go if you are... Includes...
• Re: Luggage rack seal...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:07:05 -0400
  ...This may explain why one member recently reported that his Motorworks poptop seal did not seal well. Also, my poptop seal has a smoother...
• Re: Lifting the Poptop with a Thule box
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 12:38:57 -0400
  I recall seeing somewhere (I think it was on the Thule site) that the Westy poptop shouldn't be loaded with more that 70...
• Re: poptop seal direction
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 20:56:01 -0400
  > I pulled the ratty old poptop seal off the poptop and have the > replacement seal from the Bus Depot, but now I'm not...
• Poptop conversion info to be removed
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 23:50:32 -0400
  I am changing ISPs due to a move and don't feel like maintaining my poptop conversion (or any other VW info) page any...
• Poptop Seal adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Jason Pufahl
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 09:36:09 -0400
  ...I ordered the poptop rubber seals for both the poptop and luggage rack for my '86 westy, but it didn't come with an...
• Poptop Revival
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 14:29:49 -0700
  http://www.poptops.com/index.htm Try this site. Phil __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc...
• Re: Poptop.com
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 13:01:19 -0700
  At 02:35 PM 8/18/97 -0500, Bob Bellanca wrote: >Can anyone tell me what "poptop.com" is? I tried to access this...
• Re: Seeking advice for installing poptop seal
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:27:26 -0400
  ...My experience was that the weatherstrip was slightly loose, very easy to get on, even at the back of the poptop. Once installed, I...
• Re: poptop for '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 15:02:49 -0700
  If you are referring to the canvas part of the poptop, replacement canvas having three zippered windows is available. Bus Depot may carry them...
• Poptop assist spring/cable
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 16:32:46 -0600
  Has anyone every checked or adjusted or replaced the spring and cable assist mechanism in the Westy poptop supports? Any hints or warnings? Thanks...
• Re: Raising poptop with kayak on roof
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 08:48:05 -0700
  ...Raising poptop with kayak on roof Joy, A rack mounted to the poptop could take the poptop off by lifting the kayak or canoe...
• Re: canvas or acrylic poptop tent
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 22:27:57 -0500
  ...Are the canvas poptop tents for > enthusiasts > committed to keep their westy in original shape, but practical > people go > with acrylic? Are acrylic poptops...
• Poptop Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 18:04:42 -0700
  Hi all, Could anyone share with me the process used to adjust the poptop mechanism - meaning the lift and drop bar. If I remember...
• Roof Racks for Westy Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Wolf Packs, LLC
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 18:47:02 -0800
  ...A previous owner had affixed roof racks to the poptop, as evidenced by the eight carriage bolts still in place. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately...
• Re: 85 Weekender FS
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:56:04 -0400
  ...Apparently, the Vanagon the OP mentioned doesn't exist. :-) Also, they didn't call it a "bus" or a "poptop," so please be consistent...
• Re: eurovan poptop conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 12:11:23 -0700
  tim, westfalia used to make two poptops for the vanagon, one which was designed to add later and one that needed to be factory...
• Poptop needed
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:52:44 -0700
  Hey volks, Anyone in the Pacific NW have a poptop in good condition for sale? -- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westfalia (USS Tinosa) '86 Vanagon/Westfalia...
• Re: poptop installation (shudder)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 13:04:24 -0500
  Mark, Here's the URL http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/poptop/ Chris isn't joking. No welding, no sh*t. HTH Alan Bosch...
• poptop canvas for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 03:23:47 EDT
  i have a good used vanagon poptop canvas for sale.. no rips. beige. original one window variety w/ screen. Busdepot gets $240 new, im...
• Re: Luggage Rack Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Tim Wise
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 07:10:04 -0800
  About poptop seals... I got mine from J.C.Whitney. They sent two types of seals. One was the edge for of the poptop...
• Painting Fibreglass Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 16:09:16 -0800
  Hi Volks, I have an 84 Westy, with what I am assuming is a fibreglass poptop, which is white. I was thinking of painting...
• Re: Synthetic Poptop Tent Woes
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 12:54:48 -0800
  ...weidefamily.net/vanagon/Pending_Content/Poptop Install/New Text > Document.txt" > > "http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/Pending_Content/Poptop > Install/BusDepotCanvasInstrs.pdf" __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Vanagon westy camper interior for sale...also poptop section for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:25:37 EDT
  i have like 4 westy interiors and 3 poptop sections and the stuff needs to go!! complete camper interior from a vanagon westy full...
• Re: Poptop Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 19:38:42 -0400
  ...My Poptop lift mechanism keeps coming of the tracks because the little wheels that keep it on track are broken. Is there a hardware...
• parting out the following vans:
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 10:41:33 EDT
  parting out the following VWs: '90 GL van w/ complete a/c (no eng/trans) '84 Westy GL w/ complete camper interior and poptop...
• In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 09:12:21 -0500
  I'm looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy fiberglass poptop hinges and struts in stainless steel. Anyone know? Thanks...
• Re: VW T2 Vanagon Do it Yourself Camper book?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 04:10:35 EST
  ...The first one is Karl Bloss poptop project which is essentially a hole in the roof poptop w/o the upper berth. The second...
• Re: Source for poptop seal?
  Historical mailing list - Robert J Schreiner
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 09:52:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...25-Jun-96 Source for poptop seal? by nhogg@whoi.edu > > Anyone know of a source for a high quality replacement seal for the...
• Removing the poptop -- how many people?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 11:32:13 -0700
  I'm looking over the instructions from GoWesty for replacing the poptop canvas. They suggest four people are needed, three at a minimum, to...
• Re: PopTop Seals - NEW INFO & prices!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 00:18:16 +0000
  > Price would be $35.50 for a COMPLETE set, replacing both the poptop and > luggage rack sections. (plus UPS.) It's available in three...
• Westfalia poptop roof for sale - MD
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:00:53 -0400
  Make your hardtop a poptop! I have a good complete roof section and poptop from an '85 Westy I need to sell - $350. Light...
• Re: Has anyone ever... (Loaf poptop on vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 04:37:50 -0700
  ...Why go to the hassle of modifying a loaf poptop? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo...
• Re: PopTop Leg Rubber Cap
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 14 May 2018 12:33:30 -0700
  ...https://uniwerksdesign.com/product/rubber-bumper-for-poptop-lifting-mechanism/ BenT > On May 14, 2018, at 12:11 PM, Brent Weide <brent.weide@GMAIL...
• Re: Need Westy interior piece
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:57:20 -0700
  Van Cafe calls it the "poptop lifting assembly bumper" and charges .95 each.� I had the link before my computer puked a few minutes...
• Re: [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 07:54:36 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight? > Date: Saturday, June 10, 2000 5:16 AM > > I'd like to...
• Re: who has the best prices on westy Poptop canvas??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:56:28 -0700
  ...BZ On Feb 10, 2010, at 10:41 AM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > my '89 westy needs a new grey poptop canvas... im still...
• Re: Vanagon to Weekender poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 14:32:57 EDT
  ...Pmail me for direct questions. >> anyone want a westy poptop w/ great canvas? ive got one..everything you need to put a poptop on...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:25:55 -0500
  ...Kim Brennan and I > emailed back and forth about a year ago and he seemed happy with the > struts mounted to the poptop brackets...
• Fwd: [WetWesties] Beautiful white 1990 westy camper in Bellevue...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 07:54:50 -0700
  Used 1990 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Vanagon Westfalia Camper Van Full Kitchen Poptop for sale in Bellevue, WA | The Green Car Company <http://www.vwtdis...
• westy poptop- for sale, add to your hardtop van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 2002 11:20:36 EDT
  ...how had is it? Is > there anyone who has pictures of the conversion? > > i have a westy poptop for sale, complete w/ all hardware...
• Re: poptop info ...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 11:56:21 -0500
  ...Westfalia "Poptop" Camper Parts > > Westfalia Owners everywhere know how *outrageously* expensive > parts for their beloved buses can be. > I have compiled sources for used...
• Re: High tops- removal/trade
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:32:28 -0700
  It might help if you identify which hightop you are looking to remove and which poptop you are looking to install. The easiest will...
• Vanagon Westy poptop seals : new design vs. old
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 07:48:16 -0500
  OK, my new 88 Westy has the rusted, sagging seals on the poptop. My 89's PO had already changed the poptop seal, but...
• PopTop Leg Rubber Cap
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 14 May 2018 12:11:02 -0700
  When folded down, the westy poptop has a leg on each side of the van that rests on a ledge and supports the poptop...
• FS: complete vanagon poptop roof w/ bed, fits any van
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 12:07:22 EDT
  ...complete fiberglass poptop vanagon roof, with double bed and luggage rack. fits any van , easy install. must pick up in SE PA [text/html]
• Poptop Seal Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 14:41:36 -0500
  I just got a new poptop seal from Bus Depot today. Anyone got any good tips to make the install as non-frustrating as...
• vanagon poptop section for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 14:40:41 EST
  poptop section from vanagon westy.. sleeps 2, canvas, mattresses, luggage rack, etc,, everything from raingutters up.. mounts onto hardtop vanagon, p-mail for info...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:55:19 -0500
  ...Poptop Raise Assists ::: :::Yes, I used 250 pound struts that I got from McMaster-Carr. ::: :::I believe I used 9416K54. ::: :::However, part of that...
• Re: Poptop assist
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 11:53:57 -0700
  ...Poptop assist > > As Ron wrote, originator of poptop lift assist kit. IIRC, he was also Samant= > ha Stephen's doctor, right?! Oh wait, that...
• '69 VW Poptop Nu brks, F/R no mtr $350/bo
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 02:36:34 -0500
  from sundays mercury news classified '69 VW Poptop Nu brks, F/R no mtr $350/bo 925-8001 Transmitted: 96-03-03 04:36...
• '87 westy weekender poptop on ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 21:35:08 EST
  saw this on ebay..not mine gold '87 westy weekender poptop auto/a/c http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 22:27:18 -0800
  Jessica, Had a chance to look at both websites dealing with poptop install. Looked at my own Westy too, and came to conclusion that...
• Re: where to obtain a poptop for conversion
  Historical mailing list - - Melissa Puckett
  Mon, 8 May 2006 17:52:38 EDT
  Maybe hes finally gotten lost in that maze of his??? Good luck on finding a poptop, I am on the east coast and still...
• Re: Jeep poptop camper Westy alternative?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:16:55 -0700
  ...Jeep poptop camper Westy alternative? First company Ursa Minor made poptops for Honda Elements. Now they've applied it to the Jeep Wrangler. Would...