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• Re: Pop-top canvas change
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:05:17 -0500
  That is what I did when I replaced my canvas. It looks pretty good, too! I got the expensive-but-worth-it German-made...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 11:56:48 -0400
  ...prevent the hinge dust from soiling your pop top > > canvas? I have a few year old canvas and it looks terrible with that > hinge...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:35:18 -0800
  ...pop top (the drill grabbed the piece of wood I was using to stop me tearing the canvas, and spun, tearing the canvas), so...
• Re: pop top canvas swap and ceiling treatment
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 20:57:30 -0700
  ...new to me, used) canvas. >> >> brief post here: >> >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/vanagon-pop-top-canvas-swap/ >> >> I didn't post...
• Re: pop top canvas swap and ceiling treatment
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 23:54:00 -0400
  > > I think the little strip of fabric wire ducting that North Westy puts in the front drivers side inside corner of the canvas is...
• Westy Canvas Replacement San Diego
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:53:27 -0800
  Does anyone know someone in the San Diego area who would replace my Pop-top canvas for a reasonable price? I plan to buy...
• Re: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 2 May 2014 08:27:47 -0700
  ...An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas Hi, I've been thinking about how to replace my poptop canvas without having to actually remove...
• Re: pop-top (closing)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:03:36 -0500
  ...release the pop top and let it start down - stand facing the front of the van with your hands on the canvas on the...
• Re: Westy insulated blanket for pop top canvas for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 10:57:15 -0700
  ...Westy insulated blanket for pop top canvas for winter camping Hello Fellow Volks Folks, On the internet I have seen pictures of an insulated...
• Pop top replacement for '87 Westy in Chicago
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Fontaine
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 13:57:27 -0500
  ...Before I can go camping, I will need to replace the canvas pop top. I have already purchased the replacement canvas, I just need...
• Re: Another Option To Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:56:51 -0600
  Jonce wrote: > Not to mention another option to Full Canvas Replacement BUT, for the > Past 4 years I have offered a Kit to replace...
• What's your after market canvas recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 19:39:51 -0400
  ...What's your after market pop-top canvas recommendation? How easy was it to install? Where did you get it? On Mon, Jul 7...
• Re: canvas or acrylic poptop tent
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 07:25:53 -0400
  ...First of all, all pop top canvases come from the same supplier. So no matter who you buy it from (me, BD, or Go...
• Re: looking for ASI replacement pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:35:41 -0700
  ...looking for ASI replacement pop top canvas > > > The van i just bought has several holes in it. It is an 81 vanagon. > > > Any sources...
• Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Robert W. Kelly
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 15:20:15 -0800
  Thanks to ever one for responding to my e-mail about treating the canvas on the pop top. past it on to my customer...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:25:20 -0700
  ...I'm correcting >>> > repairs done by the PO and myself: >>> > >>> > a plethora of duct tape covering big rips in the pop top canvas. >>> > >>> > I...
• Re: rain & pop-top?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Fri, 08 Aug 1997 09:30:24 -0400
  ...If the canvas is in good condition it will not leak. Just like stereched canvas on a tent the canvas will become saturated with...
• fs 67 pop top
  Historical mailing list - morrison
  Mon, 12 Jun 1995 21:39:52 -0700 (PDT)
  My friend has a '67 pop top. good canvas, tranny, front end, one dent in rear fender, white, good tires, new brakes, no rust...
• Re: Q Pop-Top Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 23:26:45 -0700
  Why bother insulating the pop top... when it's up the canvas lets out more heat than insulation will ever save... when it's...
• Re: Sunbrella Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 09:13:24 -0800
  ...Sunbrella Pop Top Canvas Does anyone know of a woman who makes replacement sunbrella canvas in custom colors?� I have lost her name and...
• westy tents
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Tue, 14 May 1996 14:49:49 -0500
  ...the side tent = (still seeking correct poles!) and the pop top makes for a lot of canvas come see it in st louis! danno
• RE: 76 pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  2 Jun 1995 09:16:20 -0800
  ...canvas is gone from it. Being new to buses and campers, I assume that this is just the exterior sheath to the pop top...
• New Poptop Canvas
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:58:08 -0400
  During this springs "restoration" I want to replace the pop-top canvas. Bus Depot has those aftermarket ones for $250 and the genuine Westfalia...
• list
  Historical mailing list - rudi schafner
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 19:24:01 -0800
  i have available a complete pop-top [ASI] with all the moldings and frame.bed .front box.and good canvas.fits 68-79 bus...
• Re: Dyeing or Painting Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Wed, 21 May 2003 13:34:35 -0400
  ...success with dyeing or painting their pop top canvas? > > How about apinting the interior of their pop top? > > Matthew > Vancouver BC > CANADA > > CANADA WINS...
• Re: which poptop canvas to purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:18:54 EST
  ...Ron, what's up with these Pop-top canvases ? I'm now looking into a new pop-top canvass manufacturer I just found out...
• My pop top went up while driving
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 01:09:51 -0700
  The canvas ripped in half when this happened so now I have to figure out how to fix it. I have a good used...
• Re: Westy pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 11:57:37 -0700
  It's about a days job to replace the canvas. New canvas is really nice, feels good inside when sleeping up there, and the...
• Re: Scotch Guard Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Donna Cassano
  Mon, 22 May 2000 18:20:07 -0400
  ...Rowland wrote: > Any opinions on the effectiveness of scotch guarding the pop-top canvas? > > ===== > C. R. Rowland > cr_rowland@yahoo.com > > "No matter where...
• pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 11:02:39 -0600
  Hi Doug, I got my replacement 3 window canvas from GoWesty and it is great. I installed it by myself without taking the roof...
• Re: New Westfalia Canvas for sale on eBay WOW!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 00:30:17 -0400
  ...At 18:54 4/21/99 -0700, Charles Fladger wrote: >To all Westfalia owners: > >If anyone is looking for a NEW Pop-Top Canvas...
• Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 14:45:29 -0700
  ...Spent > a whole day trying to install it with the pop-top on. > I saw the old canvas had the "pie-cuts", I did...
• Pop Top Canvas Install
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:04:23 -0700
  ...Have removed old stuff and have one question/concern regarding the securing of the top edge of the canvas to the pop-top: My...
• Re: Canvas Tarp Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 11:41:06 -0800
  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=183935 https://westfaliavanagon.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/removing-mildew-stains-on-pop-top/
• Re: pop top canvas install question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 21:42:01 EST
  ...the only thing i unbolted was the lift bars, at the bottom, just so i could slip the old canvas off and new canvas...
• replacing old pop-top screen
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 15:22:56 PST
  ...to replace/repair the pop-top screen for an '81 Westfalia? Ours has numerous holes in it, but the canvas of the top is...
• Re: need pop top near Akron,Ohio
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 19:11:25 EDT
  ...Time, vwmark@CONCENTRIC.NET writes: << I am looking for a Westfalia pop top section with the bed and cargo section within 500 miles of...
• Re: Replacing pop top bug screen the manly way.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:51:06 EDT
  ...Then placing velcro on the canvas and the screen window. Then just poping it in. I wonder if you could make a few, clear...
• Re: pop top velcro?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:34:24 +0000
  I have a home-made canvas for my van with a great big oversize front screen.  However, my friend's wife, who made it...
• Pop-tops and nuking thieves
  Historical mailing list - howard quigley
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 11:55:25 PST
  ...I've got a '72 Bus with the Westy pop-top. The question I have is will a '78 Westy top fit onto my...
• Re: FS Pop Top Shell ``
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 23:13:52 -0700
  ...pop top shell/luggage rack from a 1991 syncro westy in excellent condition inside and out. Can throw in a used by ok canvas...
• Re: drilling into the Westy pop top
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:13:15 -0600
  ...block against the back side of the pop top, especially if you are drilling where the canvas is right there. Ask me how I...
• pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:12:30 -0500
  Hi listers, I was wondering how many of us still have our original canvas. I’m still using mine and it seems fine. I...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 12:09:50 -0400
  ...prevent the hinge dust from soiling your pop >> top >> > > canvas? I have a few year old canvas and it looks terrible with that >> > hinge...
• Re: how NOT to instal your poptop tent
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:39:54 -0700
  ...I've replaced canvas twice, while >> NOT fun, it took me a (long) day doing it by myself. I do NOT >> remove the pop...
• Re: pop top staples vs screws, was Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 21:31:37 -0700
  stock fiberglass all stock, honest :) alistair On 6-Jun-10, at 8:15 PM, Jim Arnott wrote: Is your top fiberglas or plastic? If...
• Re: Pop-top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 10:26:38 -0500
  When I put my new pop top on I also did it with the top still on, which I recommend as easier and less...
• Re: Scotch Guard Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 23 May 2000 08:18:58 -0700
  ...Rowland wrote: > > > Any opinions on the effectiveness of scotch guarding the pop-top canvas? > > > > ===== > > C. R. Rowland > > cr_rowland@yahoo.com > > > > "No matter where...
• Re: Scotch Guard Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 23 May 2000 09:49:38 -0500
  ...Rowland wrote: > Any opinions on the effectiveness of scotch guarding the pop-top canvas? > > ===== > C. R. Rowland > cr_rowland@yahoo.com > > "No matter where...
• Re: ripped canvas in pop-top
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 14:08:31 EST
  In a message dated 98-11-27 14:01:45 EST, VICARY2U@AOL.COM writes: << A patch over the whole area? >> best idea. chris
• Re: Late model poptop skylights and canvas
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 22:56:47 EDT
  ...it the canvas attaches differently. So assuming I have a 1986 van am I > restricted as to what year of pop top I can...
• Re: Tight Canvas??
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:28:17 -0500
  ...pop top use. 2010/1/26, Jon Kanas <kanas@qadas.com>: > Greetings everyone, > > Today's question is a simple one: With the new canvas...
• WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:06:15 -0600
  ...I'd be willing to drive to you in the area but would love it if someone has an extra canvas in decent shape...
• Poptop question for Listees in PNW/BC :)
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:11:08 -0700
  ...so has any body on the list tried the non-canvas pop-tops http://gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2514 yah 420...
• Re: Pop Top Canvas And Little Blocks of Wood
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:06:10 -0700
  > Doing my canvas today, resealed my gas tank yesterday (Instead of going > to Everybus as had been the plan <sigh>. Anyway, this is my...
• =?utf-8?Q?Pop-top_tent_install_on_a_=E2=80=9987_Vanagon_Westfali?= =?utf-8?Q?a_report=2E?=
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 31 May 2015 13:14:24 -0400
  ...Pop-top up or partially down made absolutely no difference with the angle of the canvass in the corners. Once I got the canvass...
• 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...
• Re: supplier of brown canvas???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hosea
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 07:49:44 -0600
  ...She redid the canvas on our pop top, curtains and intereior fabric. Great work. http://www.plfvw.com/ ----Original Message Follows---- From: Mark Cumnock...
• Westfalia Pop Top, Luggage Rack and Vanagon Roof Skin For Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:51:23 -0400
  ...This is the entire top that has the pop top hinge mounting plates, bed rail, etc as installed in a Vanagon Westfalia. Also included...
• New Owner ... Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 22:15:04 -0500
  ...It needs a new pop top canvas. Seen, on-line, the ones offered by Go Westy and Bus Depot. What are difference bewteen the...