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• Re: Japanese Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:41:57 -0600
  On Jun 6, 2008, at 9:43 AM, Loren Busch wrote: > RE RHD Toyotoa poptop > I'm impressed. What do they get for one...
• Re: Poptop Canvas Install
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:06:43 -0400
  ...I starting replacing my poptop canvas at about > 4:00 today and stopped when it got dark out. ... > ... Wahoo, a new 3 window poptop...
• color change at inside poptop
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 14:44:20 -0700
  Hi all, does anyone have any advice on dyeing or painting the in side of the poptop? I bought a new tent and what...
• Cross pipe of the PopTop
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 23:32:32 -0400
  The crossbar that goes from side to side in the poptop have a hole (wear at the pivot joint). Is there a way to...
• Re: Cleaning Westy poptop of plants and fungus
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 20 May 2001 02:22:15 -0500
  Full strength bleach will clean the fiberglass poptop. Just be sure to use plently of elbow grease with a rough-textured sponge, and rinse...
• Re: Question about westy poptop crossbar
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:30:50 -0400
  ...Question about westy poptop crossbar The crossbar that you use to raise the poptop... mine could se a little cosmetic improvement after three decades...
• poptop seal / canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:50:48 -0500
  ...It's that time of year, I am considering replacing the poptop seals on my '87 Westy. Should I wait and replace the canvas...
• Self camperizing
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 18:00:42 +0100
  I'm about halfway thru a poptop conversion and I was wondering if you need to cut the luggage rack seal so the poptop...
• Pop top gasket question
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 15:22:47 -0400
  Greetings all, I am in the process of replacing my poptop gaskets on our 84 Westy. Since I have no instructions with this (gaskets...
• Re: Painting Fibreglass Poptop
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:15:30 -0600
  ...Can I just use >automotive body paint to do this? Has anyone else done this? How well will >paint adhere to the poptop? >I...
• Re: What's your after market canvas recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:13:19 -0400
  > Got mine through http://www.aabestco.com Other than our canvas (we use multiple sources, as I'll explain), virtually all poptop canvas sold...
• How to lift the Poptop with a canoe attached to it
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:59:20 -0400
  ...I've dithered about this for years --- fearing that I'd get the rack but not be able to lift the poptop with the...
• Re: cold weather insulation idea...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 11:37:58 -0800
  neil, i have thought about putting such a thing on the outside of the poptop. get some of that nasa insulating foam bulley used...
• poptop for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:25:24 -0400
  I was going to convert my 91Gl to a poptop. I have since purchased a Westy that I plan on working on this winter...
• �HOw to clean WHITE on POPtop�?!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jul 1995 11:56:29 -0400
  Hello, I would *REALLY* like to get the poptop shite again. Tried: Soft scrub with bleach, SOS pads, Fibreglass boat cleaner, et al=8A...
• Poptop hinge needed ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 08:59:23 -0700
  ...I need to buy a replacement left rear poptop hinge assembly for my 1987 Westfalia. New or used, as long as its straight. Do...
• 90 Westfalia poptop flocking decay
  Historical mailing list - User Tdonovan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:56:29 -0700
  I recently purchased a Westy where the flocking on the interior of the poptop was damaged from prolonged exposure to humidity and heat. It...
• white '90 MV poptop FS on samba..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 13:31:06 EST
  ...this is the MultiVan poptop w/ the carat interior and LR cabinet. <A HREF="http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv?photo+200303251319489680...
• Re: Poptops in SF
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 09:18:59 EST
  ...Inherited? Did these people owe you money? What did you do with the bodies? Literal Al, Poptops make great coffins when used in pairs...
• Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 18:21:57 -0800
  ...Would having 3 sets of bars under the rack do anything to increase weight bearing capacity of the poptop if all 3 were mounted...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:18:45 -0400
  ...Cheers, Doug My had never been able to lift the poptop --- now she can and is, if anything --- happier than I am with the...
• Thule Rack and Rocketbox
  Historical mailing list - Doug Hornberger
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 07:11:22 EDT
  ...I bought a Thule rack and rocketbox which will mount on the sides of the poptop via installed gutters. My question is this, does...
• Re: Pop-top exchange..adding a poptop to your hardtop van
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:16:02 EST
  actually you dont need to do any welding if you want to install a poptop. ive done the conversion before (and so have others...
• Re: Removing the poptop -- how many people?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 10:55:47 -0800
  ...Removing the poptop -- how many people? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I'm looking over the instructions from GoWesty for replacing the > poptopcanvas. They...
• Wanted: 86-on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 23:58:48 -0700 (PDT)
  I am looking for an 86 or newer vanagon(non poptop), must have power steering and AC. 4 speed or automatic OK. I am...
• More "B-Stock" POPTOP SKYLIGHTS - $72 !
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 22:47:09 -0400
  I received a few more "factory second" replacement poptop skylights. These ones are tinted (whereas most of the last ones were clear), and are...
• Poptop refinishing
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:53:02 EST
  My poptop finish has deteriorated to where it is fuzzy. Forget waxes or polishes it's beyond that. Short of spray painting it is...
• Re: Poptop rainfly
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 19:39:48 -0800
  ...tent not get wet? Matt -----Original Message----- From: John Runberg Subject: Poptop rainfly After the drenching we got @ Everybus last year, and the fact...
• options for repairing poptop zipper?
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 12:43:03 -0700
  ...The zipper for my poptop's window just separated, fortunately at the _end_ of a 10-day trip. My attempts to get it to...
• poptop seal direction
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 19:17:00 -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...
• Re: WESTY AIR CONDITIONER IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 20:00:06 -0700
  ...blows > cold air right thru the front window screen into the poptop.. condensation > water drains right thru the poptop luggage rack holes and down...
• Anyone with a Poptop Eurovan?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 14:15:56 -0500
  Does anyone here have a Eurovan with a poptop (either a Westy or a Winnie) that they could measure something on for me real...
• Source for poptop seal?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 96 09:11:07 -0400
  Anyone know of a source for a high quality replacement seal for the poptop on a 87 Westfalia? I tried JC Whitney's offering...
• Poptop vent
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 23:44:38 -0700
  I am looking to add a vent to the top of my '80 Westfalia poptop. I want one that is real flush, that won...
• Another question about cleaning poptop roof
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:45:03 -0700
  ...Is Armor All harmful to the poptop roof in any way? I'm really not looking forward to scrubbing the whole roof with fiberglass...
• Re: What's your after market canvas recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:49:14 -0400
  ...The > U.S. > factory offers a cotton and an acrylic ("Sunbrella") poptop canvas. (I cn't > comment on the "hemp blend" version - which I...
• Re: Glued Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 09:23:37 -0100
  ...Regarding the need for the poptop seal, it serves to prevent wind and rain from blowing in under the poptop while driving. The increased...
• Re: [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 22:13:58 -0700
  I put my 18' cedar canvas canoe (approx 95-100 lbs) directly ontop of my poptop, I made a rubstrip/tie down atttachment for...
• Re: Vanagon Nippon Members Club(ML)
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 13:06:41 +0900
  ...One camper attached cover to poptop after the dinner. Until camp dissolved, other members didn't open poptop. I didn't open poptop, either...
• Re: 1993 EV MV poptop weekender rare 5spd For Sale $5000
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 02:42:05 EDT
  ...go for it..they usually are around 8-10 grand for the poptop EV MV's not mine.. chris
• Re: Poptop Seal adhesive
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:14:43 -0400
  On Wed, 2 Jun 2004, Jason Pufahl wrote: > I ordered the poptop rubber seals for both the poptop and luggage rack > for my '86...
• Wolfsburgs
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:45:38 -0800
  ...Only one had a stove and poptop. In 85 there was one Wolfsburg Vanagon, no stove, yes poptop. In 86-87 there were 2...
• Question about westy poptop crossbar
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:48:37 -0500
  The crossbar that you use to raise the poptop... mine could se a little cosmetic improvement after three decades of wet towels etc. hung...
• Re: Poptop assist
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:32:06 -0700
  As Ron wrote, originator of poptop lift assist kit. IIRC, he was also Samantha Stephen's doctor, right?! Oh wait, that's Hubert Bombay...
• Re: poptops
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 12:15:39 -0800
  ...I think that Country Homes Campers in San Jose installs a poptop like you've described. Whether this is procured from Sportsmobile or not...
• Poptop conversion from bus camper.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 13:22:34 EST
  Has anyone tried a poptop conversion from a 70's camper onto a Vanagon? I recall someone on the list suggesting the models that...
• Paint code for light gray or off white poptop
  Historical mailing list - Phil Finlay
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:35:40 -0700
  ...I would like to have the poptop painted a light gray or off white to reflect the sun. Does any one know the paint...
• Re: Poptop Seal Project
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:37:10 EDT
  ...some people actually pay you to replace a poptop seal??? wow.. people who pay others to replace poptop seals are likely to pay others...
• Re: poptop screen repair
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 09:27:09 -1000
  ...poptop screen repair > I have a tear (about five inches long) in the screen of my otherwise perfect > poptop. What is the best way...
• poptop screen repair
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:42:20 -1000
  I have a tear (about five inches long) in the screen of my otherwise perfect poptop. What is the best way to repair it...
• FRYEDAY: not everyone is respectful to old campers / also: extended open poptop driving
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 30 May 2008 15:04:59 -0600
  ...http://youtube.com/watch?v=gourYCpaJLU it takes quite a while for a poptop to fly off apparently - at least on a toyota. happy...
• Re: Busdepot Poptop seals installed
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Sat, 18 May 2002 21:36:08 -0700
  Marshall, How much did you pay for the set of poptop seals, and how much was the shipping cost? John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marshall...
• Re: Jeep poptop camper Westy alternative?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:25:48 -0700
  ...Jeep poptop camper Westy alternative? It would be interesting to see that treatment applied to a long wheelbase G-Wagen On Fri, Oct 19...
• FS: westy poptop, swival seat mechanisms, gas heater, camper interior, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 14:05:11 EDT
  for sale: -complete fiberglass poptop for vanagon, add this to your passenger van to make it a poptop. ive done the conversion, its easy...
• Re: retrofitting poptop onto GL?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 09:34:11 -0100
  ...I know it's been done, but what are the > realities (costs, possible leaks, structural integrity, etc.) of > putting a poptop on a GL...
• [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 08:16:47 -0400
  I'd like to ask the Westy members of the group if any of them strap their canoe(s) directly on the poptop. We...
• Re: Poptop assist spring/cable
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 12:28:41 -0600
  "There are springs in the poptop on a Westy Vanagon? I thought the poptop was 100% muscle powered (at least mine seems to be...
• Re: poptop seal needed for ASI Riviera top.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:23:00 -0500
  ...Worst case I could probably buy the seal for > the Westfalia poptop and the luggage section and install those. We sell our Westfalia poptop...
• Re: FRYEDAY: not everyone is respectful to old campers / also: extended open poptop driving
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 30 May 2008 14:44:50 -0700
  ...extended open poptop driving > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Friday, May 30, 2008, 2:04 PM > If you have a few minutes and...
• Jeep poptop camper Westy alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:54:42 -0700
  First company Ursa Minor made poptops for Honda Elements. Now they've applied it to the Jeep Wrangler. Would you consider this in place...