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• instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:03:02 -0800
  ...heads of the carnage bolts that secure the hinges to the pop top to prevent water seeping in Is this standard practice is there...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Aug 2013 (#2013-358)
  Historical mailing list - Carl Mount
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 14:48:45 -0600
  ...Having trouble finding a glue that will withstand high temps so the Velcro that holds the pop top screen will stay glued to the...
• '72 VW pop-top for sale: $1800 OBO
  Historical mailing list - gary m taylor
  Sat, 11 May 1996 19:51:25 MST
  ***For Sale*** 1972 Volkswagen bus pop-top camper van. --$1800.00 OBO --Runs very good / strong runner --Manual transmission --Not the prettiest red bus...
• 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: Pop top seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 18 Jun 2017 03:28:08 +0000
  ...A very dull and boring blog post about a new pop top seal. https://shufti.blog/2017/06/17/vanagon-pop-top-seal-replacement...
• RP Dusseldorf Classifieds
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 11:12:49 +0200
  ...Pop Top; 2.4L Diesel; 4/96; 20 Tkm; DM 49,450 T4 Westfalia California Coach; 110PS; 6/96; 7.3 Tkm; Pop Top...
• FW: sports rack to pop top
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 09:59:07 -0700
  ...sports rack to pop top >Date: Thu, Sep 2, 1999, 10:40 AM > > Has anyone EVER had ANY problem with mounting their sports rack...
• Re: Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 20:03:09 -0500
  ...If I recall, there are a couple choices for > > > > good ways to repair/replace the (front) screen on the pop-top > canvas. My pop...
• Re: Eurovans, Winnebago and Westfalia (was: Comet Camper Cafe)
  Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 15:19:01 -0500 (EST)
  ...The pop-top was done by Westfalia and contained seating for 7, but NO > sink, stove, etc. Uh thats the Weekender if it has...
• Pop-Top mildew cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:37:06 +0000
  I have some moderate mildew spots on the pop=top ceiling, and would like to know what the ratio of water to bleach is...
• 'Easy' pop top roof on a std Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:58:54 -0700
  I was just going thru my files looking for the 'easy' way to put a pop top on a std Vanagon. The link that...
• 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...
• Sunday Albuquerque Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 11:13:45 -0700
  ...high unless garaged 1987 Westphalia Pop-top Camper Van, AT, AC, stove, refrig., sink, lots of new stuff. Real nice! $7500 OBO 505-354...
• pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 19:26:25 -0500
  ...the fiberglass top? And...does anyone know of a vendor that carries the pop top canvas for such a "non stapling" process? TIA Bob
• Cutting Pop Top Fiberglass.
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 19:23:29 -0400
  Has anyone cut thru the pop top fiberglass to add on a roof vent? I bought a venturi vent, and want to cut thru...
• Re: Pop Top Transplant (the hard way) Link?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:57:15 -0800
  ...from my transplant. > > Merry Christmas!! > > Pedro > 1991 vanagon complete westaflia transplant > 1989 syncro "rustbucket" > Should be retitled "The Right Way" Pop Top Transplant. BenT
• Canvas install question - 3'' too tall?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:35:49 -0400
  I ordered a new pop-top canvas, the 3-window kind. As I put it up against the top I notice the canvas has...
• Re: pop top cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 17:34:08 EST
  ...Stefan << I recently put a new (as in used) pop top on my 84 westy. Top is in very good shape except for a...
• Re: Cutting Pop Top Fiberglass.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 16:33:30 -0700
  ...Cutting Pop Top Fiberglass. > Has anyone cut thru the pop top fiberglass to add on a roof vent? I bought > a venturi vent, and...
• Re: Brittle screen in pop top tent
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 06:27:13 -0500
  ...Brittle screen in pop top tent My 1987 Westy seems to have the original pop top tent, and for the most part it is...
• Re: pop top heads up
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 19:50:13 -0800
  ...pop top heads up >> >> Neil posted a query on the samba about adjusting "the lay" of the pop top > a >> few days ago, and...
• Re: Vanagon Pop-top Conversion Experiences
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 23:49:18 -0500 (CDT)
  > I recently bought a "shell" of a '91 Vanagon MultiVan and I > am considering using the interior and pop-top to convert > our '87...
• pop-Top mildew
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:38:15 +0000
  I have some moderate mildew spots on the pop=top ceiling, and would like to know what the ratio of water to bleach is...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:42:05 -0700
  ...Baking soda will also leave a crusty residue unless rinsed thoroughly, which would require removal of the pop top. Karl Wolz Sent from my...
• pop top conversion etc, concise info page
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:29:22 -0700
  Regarding the recent discussion on non-poptop to pop top conversion, and the after UK kit that copies the German "Mosaik" conversion, here is...
• Painting the Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 16:33:46 -0700
  ...Can someone verify that the pop tops were originally painted with same paint as was used on the body? (As opposed to some other...
• Re: Black Westfalia EuroVan...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 16:01:54 -0700
  ...Black EVC Based on what I've seen and been told, the full camper pop top EVC only came from the factory in white...
• Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 23:30:16 -0700
  On my 83 westfalia the pop top is starting to show small cracks where the skylight WOULD of gone and when it rains water...
• Re: pop top
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 20:25:43 -0500
  ...pop top > > >>> >>> once upon a time there was a vendor offering a cover that went >>> over the pop >>> top in the popped position. it...
• Driving With Top Up
  Historical mailing list - John Grunkemeier
  Mon, 11 Jul 1994 12:27:24 -0700 (PDT)
  Well, this weekend I accidentally drove with the pop top on my '69 camper in the up position. The following is a short description...
• Re: pop top
  Historical mailing list - OregonSites
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 12:04:10 -0800
  ...pop top >> >> once upon a time there was a vendor offering a cover that went >> over the pop >> top in the popped position. it...
• A Inside Pop-Top Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Wed, 17 May 2000 00:38:01 -0700
  Volks, O.k., A few weeks ago I inquired about "Pop-top Insulation" Most responses referenced canvas insulation while camping. So I went on...
• Re: California Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops
  Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:50:21 -0700
  This should�help give�some idea of how hard it is to�install a pop top.... http://www.vanagonauts.com/Camper-Top--Install116.htm...
• Re: Pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 06:27:27 -0800
  ...Malcolm --- Debbie Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > It�s time to replace my pop top canvas. I�m > interested on hearing pros and > cons...
• Re: Advice on potential trade of Eurovan for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Franklin Wood
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 09:50:37 -0700
  ...Any ideas if it is possible to add a pop top to the Eurovan? Or anyone got beta on a later model Westy pop...
• UCA bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 22:34:26 -0700
  ...pop top hinge bolt substitutes today (yeah, I know, they look kinda stupid) http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/vanagon-pop-top-hinge...
• pop-top compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 11:37:03 -0400
  I've got a line on a pop-top for my syncro and was wondering what the compatibility was. They claim its for a...
• Re: Pop-top screen replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 08:19:00 -0700
  on 3/9/03 5:19 am, Shawn Luft wrote: > I would like to replace my pop-top screen. Can someone please advise if...
• Re: Pop Top Install
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:09:08 -0700
  ...bob > Hi Folks, > > I remember that there was a link to someone in PA installing a pop top on > a hard top vanagon. Can...
• Re: Pop top from scratch project?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:10:46 -0400
  On Apr 3, 2008, at 5:41 PM, John Dillon wrote: > why don't you just buy a pop-top from me .. I have...
• Re: Canvas install question - 3'' too tall?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:26:55 -0700
  ...It essentially extends the height of the pop top and takes up the slack in the oversized canvas. I hope to install min as...
• Re: Q: Non-camper Westfalia Interiors
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:17:08 -0700
  I only use the term "Westfalia" to distinguish between pop-top campers and non-pop tops. Remember that the T2 generation had non-pop...
• Re: Rear Speaker upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 10:47:53 -0400
  Another speaker set up that works is speaker boxes hanging from the front of the pop top. My friends van has this set up...
• Pop top re-install question.
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 09:53:37 -0800
  Anybody who has had their fiberglass pop top roof off the vehicle, know how to best align the rear hinges? The hinge holes to...
• pop top staples vs screws, was Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 15:08:34 -0700
  that's funny... I recently took the canvas off my '82 westy, had screw in top and bottom. know when the switch was form...
• Cleaning Pop Top
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 06:18:41 -0700
  ...The pop top's surface has small cracks all over on the finish. Also it is grey from dirt. Any suggestions on how to...
• friday poem /f
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 11:22:36 -0700 (PDT)
  A Problem With My Pop-Top Seal A problem with my pop-top seal? A look confirmed my fear; It seems the thing had...
• Re: Installing a pop-top on a non-pop top EASY!! NO WELDING..IN ONE WEEKEND
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:31:52 EDT
  In a message dated 10/21/04 3:27:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kathmaas@telus.net writes: > > Your link doesn’t work. Did...
• Hanover Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Nicolas Perez Jr.
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:26:46 -0400
  Does anybody know where I could locate pop top equipment for my 74? Anything I could find would do, as I need to replace...
• Re: mold in pop top in north west moist winter climate?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 16:19:29 -0800
  ...So I have not had the pop top up in a few mths best as i can tell it does not leak water but...
• Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 27 May 2011 19:08:23 -0800
  ...Would like to get some feedback from others as to how hard it is to latch their pop top. Maybe I'm just getting...
• Re: cleaning pop tops
  Historical mailing list - William Landsman
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:34:31 -0700
  ...cleaning pop tops I Have a blue 1989 pop top that needs cleaning to restore colour.Is there an easy way to do this...
• Re: Pop Tops - open and shut
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 08:32:52 -0700
  ...The pop top on my 1984 is a very heavy lift, pretty much a fight all the way. I have only had my Vanagon...
• Re: Paint Code for White Westy Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:50:00 -0700
  ...Paint Code for White Westy Pop Top I have a customer with a 91 Westy and we are actually replacing the top with one...
• Re: Roof racks for non pop top vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:41:44 -0500
  ...Roof racks for non pop top vanagon ::: :::As most of you know, I make roof racks for the Westfalia pop top vanagon. :::I :::do...
• Pop top bed
  Historical mailing list - Kokopelli Txirulari
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 07:59:32 GMT
  ...la pregunta es �Cuanto peso soporta la cama del pop top. Es capaz de soportar el peso de dos adultos tama�o estandar( ~150...
• Re: pop top skylight needed anybody have an extra
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 08:54:06 -0800
  ...doesn't leak.. > > Mike > > At 12:09 PM 3/9/2004 -0800, vanagon wrote: > >Does anybody have an extra skylight for the pop top...
• Re: TGIF... useful ways to use a Vanagon Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:46:06 -0700
  ...but no Westy pop top. bob
• replacing old pop-top screen
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 15:22:56 PST
  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to replace/repair the pop-top screen for an '81 Westfalia? Ours has numerous holes in it...
• Interior Pop Top Spots-mold??
  Historical mailing list - The Legacy Farm
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:17:22 -0600
  ...How do you get those nasty little spots, mold (all over....yuck) on the interior velour of the pop top?? Take pity on me...