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• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:18:11 -0800
  ...Passenger van to westy pop top conversion? BenT Roof ps: too bad the doka roof is too short been contemplating a poptop there. thoughts?
• Re: New Sprinter Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 03:59:36 -0700
  ...The redesigned Dodge > Sprinter is coming out in January of 2007 and Sportsmobile is planning a > Penthouse Pop Top camper on the shorter roof...
• Re: Adding a pop top question??
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:29:38 -0500
  > > > Kevin Carrubba wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Well looking to add a pop top to my new vanagon I have noticed the > > differences in the roofs...
• Re: Hanover Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:07:23 -0700
  ...this pop top will be through a private sell if I can even find someone > else that shares the same pop top. > > > > Well if...
• Re: Pop-top Cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 09:09:19 -0700
  ...Pop-top Cleaner? Any suggestions for cleaning the exterior of the pop-top? I seem to have accumulated black mildew on it. Any miracle...
• Re: pop-top carriage bolts
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 13:25:04 -0700
  ...I recently > thouroughly > > cleaned and polished the pop-top. The top now looks great with the > exception > > of the very rusted bolt heads. I...
• Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 07:53:52 -0500
  Hi there, I've driven pop-top campers for years. If the top is battened down correctly there should be no more noise than...
• Re: pop top work
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:23:52 -0400
  ...2011 8:51 AM To: Shawn MacDonald Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: pop top work where did I mention spray foam? :) alistair
• Re: Who needs a pop-top?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:31:02 -0700
  ...few posts from a member or members looking for a > replacement pop-top. I just remember i know someone in Portland that has one...
• Storing stuff under pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Roger Brant
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 10:53:45 -0700
  How safe is it to store stuff underneath the pop-top when it's closed? I've been stuffing a couple of down comforters...
• Pop Top Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 23:10:42 -0500
  I know from past posts that some of you have added pop tops to non-Westys. So, is it better to bolt on the...
• Re: Pop top seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Jun 2017 22:38:11 -0700
  ...boring blog post about a new pop top seal. >> >> https://shufti.blog/2017/06/17/vanagon-pop-top-seal-replacement-and-new-decals/ >> >> Alistair >
• Re: replacing old pop-top screen
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 15:35:54 PST
  ...Gibb writes: > > Does anyone have any suggestions on how to replace/repair the pop-top > screen for an '81 Westfalia? Ours has numerous holes...
• Westfalia roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:58:10 -0700
  ...It attaches to both the pop top and it has gutter mounts. You can use either mount, or both for maximum strength. The advantage...
• Re: New pop top Honda?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 21:04:22 -0700
  ...New pop top Honda? I was just thinking. seeing how much I love my Westy but don't love the pre-trip fixes and...
• Black Westfalia EuroVan...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 16:38:09 EDT
  ...Is black a new color offered on the Eurovan with the Westfalia pop top or has it always been an option? I think I...
• Re: New pop top Honda?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 23:40:53 -0600
  ...New pop top Honda? There is a very active Element following (a friend has one). They haven't gone as far as pop-tops...
• Re: Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 18:30:01 -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: Lift Mechanism 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 05:22:56 -0400
  Easier to just add the pop-top lift assist struts. <http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61_109...
• Re: Pop Top Seal For Sale / Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 17:39:08 -0700
  ...I don't like paying $11 a gallon though. <g> Todd '88 Westy FLADGER wrote: > For those in search of a new Pop-Top...
• Re: Yakima Rack Pictures (wrapped text)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 6 May 2002 13:54:22 -0700
  ...Of course, pop-ing my pop-top requires the removal of the rack first, but i don't think i could lift the pop...
• Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking?
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Sun, 6 Apr 2014 12:55:02 -0400
  I�m about to clean the inside of the pop-top and would appreciate any suggestions on what solutions / compounds / tricks people have up...
• Re: pop top
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 13:52:31 -0800
  > > once upon a time there was a vendor offering a cover that went > over the pop > top in the popped position. it was made...
• Pop Top Vent
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 05:44:12 -0400
  Does anyone out there know of some one that sells the roof vent that mounts to the pop top in an 81 westy? I...
• Re: Pop-top screen replacement
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:35:42 -0400
  >I would like to replace my pop-top screen. Can someone please advise if >there are ways to do this without removing the whole...
• Re: Fake Gutters for Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:21:06 -0400
  ...fake gutters that allow mounting of a kayak > rack to a > pop top? > > Also, what's a good rack for nominally 14 - 16 ft...
• A. S. I. pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - peter scott
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 11:20:15 -0700
  Hi Everyone, I just installed a A.S.I. (Riviera Motors) pop top on my 1990 GL from a 1982 donor. It found in...
• Re: Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 18:59:22 -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: Pop-top transplant/NEW FORD 4WD VAN
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 22:52:15 -0400
  ...1) Is there a new pop top for this van or should I try what Richard did? 2) Any new ideas on other plans...
• Re: Westy pop-top mildew
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 17:27:21 -0800
  ...Westy pop-top mildew > ---- Original Message ---- > From: matsuwesty@EARTHLINK.NET > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: RE: Westy pop-top mildew > Date: Tue, 19...
• Replacement Pop-top Canvas: Whose is best?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 16:08:24 -0500
  > Well, it's time to replace my pop-top canvas and probably the >gasket too. Who has the best replacements? Who should I avoid...
• Re: Pop-top conversion link?
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 07:11:24 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 9:38 PM Subject: Re: Pop-top conversion link? > re: www.makarov.com > > > The site I find here...
• Pop top from scratch project?
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:40:51 -0500
  ...I always liked the smaller straight up pop top the 60's camper vans had. I wonder how tough it would be to make...
• Pop-Top Mold Gone W/ No Scrubbing!
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 22:36:53 -0400
  I have been unable to get rid of the mold on the interior of the pop-top. Used plenty of products (carpet cleaner, West...
• Re: Pop Top Sports Rack
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 14:06:29 -0500
  Bill said: >I have seen many posts saying they have had no problem >with mounting the rack to the fiberglass pop top. I've...
• Re: TGIF... useful ways to use a Vanagon Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 06:14:43 -0800
  ...useful ways to use a Vanagon Pop Top To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, December 9, 2011, 8:52 AM Whoa!!� That is...
• Re: drilling into the Westy pop top
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 2 Aug 2010 19:21:15 -0400
  ...of the top, of the pop > -top, so just in front of the four screws for the pop-top bracket. �Has > anybody had an...
• Re: Check out Pop Top Rain Fly
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 11:50:46 -0500
  ...Check out Pop Top Rain Fly <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/Rain_fly.htm">Click here: Pop Top Rain Fly</A>
• Re: Adventurewagen top molds for free!?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 02:50:26 -0500
  ...wrote: > It's time for me to replace the pop-top canvas. Maybe I could > get a price on one of these marvelous items...
• Re: pop top heads up
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:59:43 -0700
  ...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: Whitehorse is VW central
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 14:10:53 -0400
  ...70s westie thing with the pop top BUT the >pop top popped to the side!!! the pop top was hindged on one side (the...
• Re: High tops- removal/trade
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:38:20 -0600
  ...Then put our pop-top on that van and sell that one. > Funny that we usually hear of people wanting to do the opposite...
• Re: 'Easy' pop top roof on a std Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:12:05 -0700
  ...thru my files looking for the 'easy' way to put a > pop top on a std Vanagon. The link that Chris sent for the...
• Locktite 30540
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:47:56 -0700
  ...This Loctite c/w my pop top seal kit. It's currently 8� C outside. From a Loctite product sheet online: "Optimal Storage: 8...
• Re: New pop top Honda?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:31:11 -0400
  ...They haven't gone as far as pop-tops yet, but I suspect it is only a matter of time. The 4wd ones don...
• WTB pop top lift linkage to raise 87 westy top - passenger side spring strut
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Fri, 26 May 2006 12:56:55 -0400
  Greetings, The linkage to raise my 87 westy pop top is damaged on the passenger side. The two bars that connect the pop top...
• Re: Westy pop-top mildew
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 14:07:45 -0800
  ...Westy pop-top mildew Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 16:44:58 -0500 ><HTML><HEAD> ><META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; >charset...
• 1978 VW Westfalia (Bus) for sale
  Historical mailing list
  14 May 1995 21:51:25 GMT
  ...1978 westfalia pop-top, new rebuilt engine, new starter/soleniod, fuel inj.,ac, sink, ice box, mechanically perfect. Pop Top needs patching, body is...
• Re: Cleaning Westy poptop of plants and fungus
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 May 2001 14:51:21 -0500
  ...On Fri, 18 May 2001 13:23:14 -0400 Andrew Fox <afox@usgs.gov> writes: > See http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/cleaning/pop...
• Re: What is the fate of the pop-top??
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 16:53:17 EDT
  ...I haven't yet seen any of VWs plans for camper conversions so can't comment on the fate of the pop-top. Roger...
• Pop top canvas quality
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 09:10:24 -0800
  I posted a question yesterday and I did not specify that it is the canvas on the Pop top that I meant ask about...
• Re: pop top
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Wed, 3 May 2006 20:51:32 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 8:24 PM Subject: pop top > Spotted this on C/L this is a first when I...
• Re: screen repair
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 07:23:53 -0400
  ...Does anyone have a good and easy remedy for replacing >the bug screen in the pop top. My pop top canvas was in excellent...
• another cool mom and pop pop top company..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 May 2008 08:39:41 -0700
  Speaking about pop top vans and the BC company that is making them, Here is another company that is similar..possibly the original...pop...
• Re: pop top cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 20:23:34 -0500
  ...I will let you know the results. > > Stefan > > << I recently put a new (as in used) pop top on my 84 westy. Top is...
• Re: Cleaning mould stains from the pop top interior or re-painting
  Historical mailing list - Steve Young
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 22:42:16 -0700
  ...My pop top has acquired a lot of mould stains from now living in a damp UK winter climate. The pop top interior has...
• Re: Pop-top transplant report/procedural
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 17:57:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...So, the only course for me, and everyone else out there with no pop-top is surgery. Having done the operation last weekend, I...
• pop top lift springs
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:22:31 +0000
  ...I have owned 2 other pop top vanagons and this one is different. This top has not been used much and is very smooth...
• DC Area-Pop-Top, Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  19 Jul 1995 13:23:13 GMT
  In yesterdays Want AD (July 18 issue): '71 VW Bus Pop Top. W/O canvas, perfect condition. $75.00 (703) 476-0486 (Herndon, Virginia...
• Fw: Pop-Top lock latch
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 23:26:15 -0800
  ...Volks, The Pop-Top lock latch on my 86 Westy seems to be stuck in the open (unlocked) position. It's been acting up...