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• Re: Adding a tall top to a non-westie ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:07:03 -0700
  ...right at the forward edge of the upper bed area .. about even with the aft edge of the sliding door opening. it's like...
• Re: Part out or Sell now No Lowly Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:27:41 -0400
  ...the curved > tintop roof. This reduces the bed to pop top ceiling distance and the fold > up part of upper bunk will not clear...
• Re: Magnets and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:51:47 +0000
  ...connected to the roof. > > > > Today I took a strong magnet a 1.5 inch disk. I placed it in the > upper storage area above...
• Re: Light ladder
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 May 2005 06:15:41 EDT
  ...What we can't do comfortably is reach the built-in luggage rack on the roof, or get up into the upper bunk without...
• Re: Saggy poptop was RE: Out of storage!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 7 May 2013 09:56:47 -0700
  ...The upper bunk doesn't seem to clear the roof >> anymore > when unfolding the bed. One corner is catching on the roof. Is my...
• 91 Vanagon GL Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 16:08:44 -0500
  ...PS, PB, PW, A/C, pop-top roof and upper bunk, rear seat opens into bed. Has new Catalina A& E awning fixed to...
• Howto transport queen bed w. westy Was: Re: dimensions of bottom bed
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:48:49 -0700
  ...However, even w/o a rack, you can tie down a queen boxspring or similar large object on the poptop roof as follows: 1...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:07:20 -0700
  ...Trimming it out for the upper bunk you have to > come up with your own ideas to make it level for a bed. Including...
• Trade wolfs Interior for Westy Interior?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 13:57:16 -0400
  ...kitchen appliances, cabinets, rear bed, swivel captain chairs,  Flue vent,  appliance inlets, tables, interior roof trim, upper bunk (I have poptop...
• Re: A/C ducting
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 12:27:43 -0700
  ...to match my interior!) into the "storage tray" that runs under upper bed and over stove area on driver's side. Attached inlet of...
• Re: secure storage?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:59:53 -0800
  guitars and the area above roof ... between fiberglass top and steel roof -- hmmm is there an opportunity for moisture there ??? what to do with...
• 91 Vanagon GL Westy FS, most add-on accessories sold.
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 16:15:37 -0500
  ...PS, PB, PW, A/C, pop-top roof and upper bunk, rear seat opens into bed. Has new Catalina A& E awning fixed to...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 09:19:57 -0700
  ...153k (engine rebuilt at 85k) New water pump (11/99) New driveline front u-joint, rf outer cv, rf upper ball joint (10/99...
• EUROVAN POPTOP CAMPER
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 May 94 19:30:01 EDT
  ...I WISH I HAD THIS!) -74" x 43" upper bed (1.88 x 1.09 meters) -generous (??) cabinet space -3 way, two cubic foot...
• 1985 Westy project for sale $3000
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:02:33 -0800
  ...It needs the rear upper bed cushion and a new tent. The tent has been completely removed and is ready for a new one...
• What would Rumba Fetch? -or- How much should i sell for?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 96 18:54:51 EST
  ...etc **putting new upper and lower ball joints and tie rods on **nice, solid body...couple of rust spots...on roof where fpo backed...
• Re: Raising poptop with kayak on roof
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 04:43:25 -0500
  ...We have a physical agility test that many (most) females cannot complete due to upper body strength requirements. After a series of three annual...
• Re: Magnets and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Quadrat
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:40:54 -0700
  ...connected to the roof. Today I took a strong magnet a 1.5 inch disk. I placed it in the upper storage area above...
• Dehler Profi conversion Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 10:09:28 -0400
  ...It was blue with light blue upper portion. The upper portion was a plastic body molding all around giving it ridges or ruffles. The...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Thu, 11 May 2000 12:56:02 -0700
  ...153k (engine rebuilt at 85k) New water pump (11/99) New driveline front u-joint, rf outer cv, rf upper ball joint (10/99...
• Re: Solar Power
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:18:29 -0700
  ...fit into the Westy Luggage box, but I removed the bedding in the upper bunk and stow it and now several items in that...
• Re: Magnets and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 06:37:38 -0700
  ...connected to the roof. > > > > > > Today I took a strong magnet a 1.5 inch disk. I placed it in > the > > upper storage area above...
• Re: Volkwagen Westfalia JOKER sighting
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Thu, 24 May 2001 20:16:39 -0000
  ...the upper bunk fixed portion of the bed actually sit on top of a moulded fiberglass panel? This sits directly on the roof as...
• Re: Reasonable price for 85 Westy poptop, how to remove and transport
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 08:29:12 -0800
  ...Get the front part of the upper bed along with the bed hinges and both sections of pad if you want an upper bed...
• Re: SUV Bashing) was Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 09:00:48 -0600
  ...I also like being able to store "stuff" in the upper bed after I get "there", and have easy access to it and my...
• Re: slightly bizarre Vanagon...front AC in a westy - My Experience
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 02:12:42 EST
  ...As to the rear projection into the space left open between the poptop opening and the edge of the upper bed, I believe that...
• Re: how was this poptop added?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 20:30:15 +0000
  ...You >don't get a permanent upper bed but you can have a removable one that >you put up there when the top is...
• Re: Replacement Prodcedure for Kitchen Light
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:24:16 -0800
  ...5) Remove the two screws from the left hinge of the upper bed. 6) Looking from above find the four plastic cover caps where...
• Re: value of 84 adventure wagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jan 2009 19:08:08 -0800
  ...Just having wooden pegs to locate the upper bed is unbelievebly hokey. The propane furnace is nice. I have for sale, btw........the *entire...
• GTRV inspection report
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:04:51 -0400
  ...Very nice lower bed, upper bed OK, better than a Eurobago but not up to Westy standards. Use of striping and general tackiness less...
• Fwd: 91 Vanagon GL Westy for sale+ accessories
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 16:15:10 -0500
  ...PS, PB, PW, A/C, pop-top roof and upper bunk, rear seat opens into bed. Has new Catalina A& E awning fixed to...
• Re: Sorry about the test post everyone I'm having gerry trouble
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:54:23 -0800
  ...Includes the complete upper bed, the board up there, both cushions, and the front board with hinges ...and I have the roof it came...
• FS: 83.5 Westy in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - John Smith
  Sat, 31 Jan 2004 19:15:44 -0500
  ...Cabinets and doors look good, lower and upper bed is solid, front seats are nice. Poptop works fine, canvas has a few tiny holes...
• interesting TRUE facts
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 07:47:58 -0700
  ...This posed a real problem in the bedroom, where bugs and other droppings could, really, mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed...
• Re: is this the value?
  Historical mailing list - dan
  Tue, 9 May 2000 23:15:16 -0400
  ...Bragg, CA with a fixed high roof, beautiful Teak wood interior, and some real benefits over our beloved Westfalias. Examples: * All-weather camping with...
• '87 Syncro GL Adventurewagen For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Tue, 9 May 2000 22:07:19 CDT
  ...Bragg, CA with a fixed high roof, beautiful Teak wood interior, and some real benefits over our beloved Westfalias. Examples: * All-weather camping with...
• '87 Syncro GL Adventurewagen For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Thu, 25 May 2000 16:02:22 CDT
  ...Bragg, CA with a fixed high roof, beautiful Teak wood interior, and some real benefits over our beloved Westfalias. Examples: * All-weather camping with...
• some westy mods/accesories
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 21:18:05 -0700
  ...The vent made a big difference in the amount of condensation formed on the pop top roof when sleeping on the upper bunk. -For...
• Re: POPTOP YOUR RIDE.. Re: Installing a pop-top on a non-pop top EASY
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 13:29:38 -0700
  ...there will be a second section (either loose, or hinged) that will slide or fold out to cover roof hole when upper bed is...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 08:03:53 -0700
  ...front edge of the roof cutout -- forward of the poptop latch, and another atop the forward edge of the upper deck. Each has its...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 08:54:05 -0700
  ...front edge > of the roof cutout -- forward of the poptop latch, and another atop the > forward edge of the upper deck. Each has its...
• Volks World magazine - May 2002 issue, page 18
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 08:05:40 -0800
  ...The interior looks off white with a thickly padded seat cushion that makes into the lower bed. No shots of the upper bunks area...
• VW Campertop dreams
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:04:26 -0700
  ...It would also allow for either thick mattress pads for the upper bed or lots of rear storage, even with a passenger roof. The...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 08:37:24 -0700
  ...front edge > of the roof cutout -- forward of the poptop latch, and another atop the > forward edge of the upper deck. Each has its...
• Re: Whole Pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 23:14:15 -0500
  ...I used the frame around the pop-top hole and used the full westy bed. The results have been VERY good for the family...
• Westy Novice, Suggestions Please
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:48:24 -0400
  ...We purchased a screen tent and anticipate that Dave and I will occupy the fold out bed, our daughter will be in the upper...
• Re: Solar Power
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 07:36:40 -0700
  ...Maybe you have a friend who would take the second one or you could carry it inside on the upper bed. http://www.ebay...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 10:31:36 -0700
  ...front edge >> of the roof cutout -- forward of the poptop latch, and another atop the >> forward edge of the upper deck. Each has its...
• For Sale:83.5 Westy Vanagon Low Miles , One Owner
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:26:43 -0700
  ...beds, fridge in working order (Fridge a bit flaky, just like when new ;-) * Front and Camper area carpet mats in new condition. * Yakima Roof...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 19:16:15 -0800
  ...No cancer on my van! I did it by cutting a hole in the roof and transplant everything, including all the bed stuff. Was...
• MultiVan, was: cooking in the van....
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 06:12:01 -0500
  ...Genetically, the traits for a pop-top, upper berth, rear closet, and bench seat storage are dominant. The traits for a stove, sink, side...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:46:33 -0500
  ...front edge >>> of the roof cutout -- forward of the poptop latch, and another atop the >>> forward edge of the upper deck. Each has its...
• Re: Propex Usage Experience
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 13 May 1998 12:29:09 -0700
  ...At really cold temps, though, you will likely want to top down....and lower the upper bed before closing the top...adds insulation....you...
• FS 87 Wolfsburg NYC $2,500
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Mon, 7 May 2001 15:58:57 EDT
  ...s tubular roof rack black (used for canoe only) snap in curtain set fold up table, back seat fold out bed and rear facing...
• Re: Solar Power
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 09:37:39 -0700
  ...the second one or you could carry >> it inside on the upper bed. >> >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-Two-60-W-Watt...
• Solar Power
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:21:57 -0800
  ...upper bunk, but you have to unfold the bed to get to it, and would much prefer this to be up on the roof...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 11:54:37 -0700
  ...front edge >>>> of the roof cutout -- forward of the poptop latch, and another atop the >>>> forward edge of the upper deck. Each has its...
• (f)Long 2000 Vanagon Westfalia Project cancelled by VW
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:57:40 -0500
  ...thought the large ceiling-mounted mirror, red velvet bed upholstery, and coin-operated, vibrating upper bunk were completely out of place in our wholesome...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 14:50:40 -0400
  ...front edge >>>> of the roof cutout -- forward of the poptop latch, and another atop the >>>> forward edge of the upper deck. Each has its...
• last call before classifieds-87 Wolfsburg NY
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Wed, 9 May 2001 12:49:26 EDT
  ...s tubular roof rack black (used for canoe only) snap in curtain set fold up table, back seat fold out bed and rear facing...