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• Re: Painting Fiberglass Top
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 23 May 2003 07:09:02 -0400
  ...Eric Bob Elliott wrote: > I'm also getting my pop-top painted and I need the exact colour code for > the "white" pop-top...
• Re: New pop top Honda?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 22:35:15 -0400
  ...So add your pop-top and get in, but don't bring your dog or camping gear! (exaggeration, but you get the picture...) Edward
• Re: Pop Tops - open and shut
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 21:16:05 -0400
  ...Mine pop-top mecanism (on a 85) broke in 98. I found that open-close the top cut the cross-pipe (it is the...
• Re: POP TOP POT TOP HINGES BOLTS TO ROOF
  Historical mailing list - LEM
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 23:35:18 +0000
  ...Oct 18, 2015 7:33 AM HI having the 87 Westy painted want to remove the pop top and the hinges that are bolted...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 22:34:49 -0600
  ...Jeff > Another reason for the high pop top is aerodynamics. > > The Westy arrangement is almost the worst possible aerodynamics on a > Vanagon. The luggage...
• Adding a pop top question??
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 21:26:27 -0800
  -------------------------snip------------------ > Kevin Carrubba wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Well looking to add a pop top to my new vanagon I have noticed the > > differences in the...
• Re: Pop Top hinge
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:55:15 -0600
  ...turmel@sympatico.ca> wrote: > Hi, > I'm looking for a used Pop Top hinge for a 91 Westy GL.  Can anyone help?  If not...
• 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...
• pop top canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 19:13:29 -0500
  Does anyone know a good place to have the canvas replaced on the pop top? I am in the Toronto area, but travel frequently...
• Cleanint exterior of pop top
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 05:33:52 -0400
  ...My pop top is heavily oxidized...probably has not been cleaned polished in 10 years. I have tried bob-ami, and 3m fiberglass cleaner...
• the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 10:06:03 +0000
  ...i think its a great combination of high and pop top. here is one on ebay germany: http://cgi.ebay.de/VW-Campingbus-T2...
• RE: Subject: Westy Q's
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 1994 16:44:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We have the small pop-top on our '67 camper. Some- times I wish we had the full pop-top, which I see mostly...
• cargo boxes on top of westies
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:13:10 -0500
  So I put a Yakima cargo box on my pop top to see if I can lift up my camper top. I slid the...
• California Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:42:13 -0400
  Hi Everyone, I am thinking of adding a pop top to my 88 Wolfsburg Automatic. Two options come to mind the California Camper top...
• Re: drilling into the Westy pop top
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:13:15 -0600
  ...The only thing I recommend is a wooden block against the back side of the pop top, especially if you are drilling where the...
• Re: Vans for Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Apr 1995 18:47:27 +0600
  >2. '87 Vanagon > 67k miles > auto > Weekender? (pop top but no appliances cabinets etc.) > Salvage Title > $7995 vermont is a bit far, but this...
• More pop-top help?
  Historical mailing list - ed maikranz
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 17:25:45 -0700
  I cleaned my pop-top today with the purple stuff and it is very clean now, but it is "fuzzy" feeling. How do I...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 06:51:04 -0500
  ...Why have a pop top if not the bed with it? Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab...
• Re: Pop-top of carbon fiber
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 14:47:30 -0700
  ...GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:22 PM Subject: Re: Pop-top of carbon fiber > Does anyone know the approximate cost?
• Re: Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 04:24:07 -0800
  ...If I recall, there are a couple choices for > > good ways to repair/replace the (front) screen on the pop-top canvas. My pop...
• Fw: Recall on Pop-Top seals?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 19:18:14 -0500
  > I met up with a listee this afternoon - ad he mentioned there was/had been a > recall for rusting pop-top seals. > > This is...
• Country Home Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:44:54 -0400
  > Hi Everyone, > > I am thinking of adding a pop top to my 88 Wolfsburg Automatic. > > Two options come to mind the Country Home Camper...
• Re: Pop Top Tent
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 20 May 2018 01:47:33 +0000
  Anyone happen to know someone in the Phoenix AZ area that installs pop top tents for a reasonable rate? Been sitting on a new...
• Source For Screws For Pop Top Canvas Found
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:40:58 -0700
  Thanks for all the great tips on finding stainless screws for the pop top canvas. There is a source for a complete kit from...
• 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 seals
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 08:21:51 -0800
  How much do the pop top seals cost from JC Whitney? Hey competition will in the end help us all. I know Ron understands...
• Pop-Top Counterbalance
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Mon, 1 May 2000 13:10:39 -0600
  Dave and Fellow Listers, In a recent post you mentioned a "cable assist" mechanism associated with the pop-top. Could you please elaborate? On...
• 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...
• Cleaning a Westy Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Crawford, Neil
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:03:44 +0000
  Are there any secret tips/tricks to cleaning a very dirty pop top or is it just a matter of climbing a ladder and...
• Re: California Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:32:46 -0700
  On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 8:42 PM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I am thinking of adding a pop...
• Re: Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:19:45 -0700
  ...So all you Westy owners, get the pop top assist kits even if you don't have added loads on your pop top. Alistair...
• Pop Top Seal
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 10:11:15 -0500
  The 84 Westy seems to have survived the Winter extemely well with the exception of the pop top side seal. Was beginning to come...
• Re: Westfalia conversions
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 17:17:11 EDT
  ...elua@INTERPAC.NET (Imua Camper Co.) > > >a Sportsmobile conversion ... > >They also were the company that did the first VW > >pop-top camper conversions back...
• Re: Cleaning Westy poptop of plants and fungus
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
  Sat, 19 May 2001 16:15:07 -0400
  While we're at it, anyone know how to clean up the chal-ky looking finish on a Titian (sp) red pop top? Does...
• Re: Pop-Top Lift Assist
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 18:19:46 -0600
  ...at 6:05 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > RE: Pop Top Lift Kit > That's almost double the price of the lift...
• Country homes to Westfalia pop-top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maikranz
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:13:00 -0500
  ...I love my van except the pop-top bunk. It is an odd arrangement, something that I dont trust to hold an adult. Has...
• For Sale: 1978 Westfalia pop-top (VW Bus)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy High
  11 MAY 1995 10:20:39 GMT
  ...1978 westfalia pop-top, new rebuilt engine, new starter/soleniod, fuel inj.,ac, sink, ice box, mechanically perfect, body ok. It's happy but...
• Painting Pop-Top?
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 18:30:02 -0500 (EST)
  The white paint on my pop top is peeling, and I was thinking about painting it. Anyone know what would be the best paint...
• Re: VANAGON SYNCRO Westfalia GL Wolfsburg Edition Pop-top FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 23:32:13 EST
  ...t@JUNO.COM writes: << VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON, SYNCRO Westfalia GL, Wolfsburg Edition, Pop-top Camper, 1989, for sale. >> did someone go happy with the wolfsburg...
• Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 13:09:40 -0500
  ...At 12:32 PM 3/4/2004 -0500, Eric Zeno wrote: >Does anyone know hoe much head room the pop >top adds, with the...
• Re: Replacement Pop-top Canvas: Whose is best?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 94 18:28:38 -0500
  John Sutter writes: > Well, it's time to replace my pop-top canvas and probably the >gasket too. Who has the best replacements? Who...
• Re: What is the fate of the pop-top??
  Historical mailing list - Duane Fahey
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 10:04:59 -0400
  ...Although the actual prototype did not have a pop-top, at lease one of the small models did have one. So, I would guess...
• Pop top bar, can be bent
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:54:47 -0400
  ...I recently noticed the bolt was missing on the right side of the pop top bar that goes left to right. I put it...
• 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...
• Re: pop top painting finished
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 23:07:58 -0400
  ...Not > recommended practice :) > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/vanagon-pop-top-work-final-coat-of-paint/ > > alistair
• canvas pop top
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 22:57:40 -0500
  Hi, Anyone on the list knows what type of material the canvas of the pop top is? Weight, 8 oz? 100% cotton Does anyone...
• attaching new pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - Alli Dahlin
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 18:59:39 CDT
  Hi all, I recently recievend my new pop top seals I ordered...now how do I put them on? Is my understanding correct that...
• Re: Pop-top conversion link?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 22:13:48 -0400
  ab, it was dr karl bloss who did the pop-top conversion. i think his website is www.makarov.com . anyways, good luck finding...
• What is the fate of the pop-top??
  Historical mailing list - Matt Heydon
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 14:21:21 -0600
  ...A VW salesman told me he's not sure if a pop-top will be offered with the new style. I'm curious what...
• 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...
• Re: Pop Top Install
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:19:28 EST
  ...that there was a link to someone in PA installing a pop top on a > hard top vanagon. Can anyone point me in the...
• Re: Pop top canvas repair
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:37:28 -0700
  RE: Pop top repair I had good luck with a tear at the corner of the screen on my '90 using 'iron on' patches...
• Re: Changing pop-top seals??
  Historical mailing list - Peter Johnson
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 07:58:26 -0700
  ...Changing pop-top seals?? > Hi gang, > > I just got my set of all three replacement seals for the pop-top and > luggage rack (from...
• Re: New pop top Honda?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 14:38:17 -0600
  ...New pop top Honda? > > I was just thinking� seeing how much I love my Westy but don�t love the > pre-trip fixes and...
• Re: Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 21:04:31 -0800
  ...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: Pop Top Seal Adhesive - 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:13:13 -0500
  I replaced my pop top seals on the 84 Westy in summer 2006, and didn't have to use any adhesive. The seals had...
• Adding side windows to pop-top canvas?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:57:29 -0500
  Ok, all this talk about pop-top screen replacement! My friend's wife made the pop-top canvas on my van (and did an...
• FS Westy interior & pop top
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Mon, 04 Nov 1996 16:49:23 -0500
  ...Westfalia pop-top and roof rack, no canvas, fair/poor condition. This is the pre-73 style with the rear roof rack and the...
• Re: Cleanint exterior of pop top
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 07:14:45 -0500
  ...Cleanint exterior of pop top > I realized this has come up a lot, searched the archives, and could not find > definitive answer. > > My pop...
• Removing Westfalia decal from pop top.. ?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 15:54:27 -0700
  Today I recieved a fresh set of the large "Westfalia" decals that go on the pop-top. Does anyone have any good suggestions on...