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• Screen Replacement Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:19:20 -0500
  ...more the cost on a pop top that is approaching 25 years plus. The rest of the canvas will start to fail. If we...
• nice Pop-Top for sale in Florida
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 17:37:30 -0700
  A friend of mine has a rusted out 81/82' westy rolling chassis with a pop top in good condition for sale. Its the...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 21:21:58 -0700
  *"I would be tempted to go for a summer drive with the pop top removed "* it will be like driving a vanagon with a...
• Re: Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 17:44:24 -0600
  ...If I recall, there are a couple choices for > > > > good ways to repair/replace the (front) screen on the pop-top canvas. My > pop...
• FS: '71 pop top camper
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Thu, 23 Feb 1995 10:17:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...02/22/95 for the first time: '71 pop top camper, runs good, tent & canvas excellent condition, needs paint. $ 1700 phone (916) 662-4111...
• Re: Tiny Url; Pop Top Canvas Replacement & Paint;
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:56:16 -0600
  ...Pop Top Canvas Replacement & Paint; > > Hi All, > Thought I'd like to share a 3 window canvas replacement job I just did. > > The tops...
• Re: Pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:48:15 -0800
  ...canvas. > > http://homepage.mac.com/mwsnow/PhotoAlbum5.html > > Thank you Mark!!!!! I was hoping there was a site out there doing just the pop...
• Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 14:51:22 -0800
  ...Folded up, it tucks up amid the canvas in front of the latch that holds down the pop-top. Sometimes it's the little...
• Pop top front seal question
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:28:07 -0800
  ...this standing water and moisture trap is great for starting the mildew on the canvas and interior flocking on the pop top. Anybody run...
• 1980 VW Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Thomas K. Burkholder
  Sun, 30 Oct 94 21:35:06 -0800
  - The half-camper (sing, fridge, pop-top, but no propane or stove) variety. Canvas in good shape. - engine < 1 year old, recently overhauled brakes...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:11:37 +0000
  ...changing pop-top canvas > > > >> That's the way I did my canvas change. Help from John Carpenter, my Salt > >> Lake > >> neighbor, kind enough to...
• Waterproofing Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:25:30 +1000
  ...canvas sides to the pop top, perhaps you can advise... I am looking for suggestions as to an effective waterproofing agent for canvas. While...
• Speaking of tops
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 16:54:58 pst
  Speaking of tops, has anyone replaced or considered replacing the canvas portion of the poptop with one of the many breathable/waterproof synthetics (GoreTex...
• =?UTF-8?Q?RE:=5D_Pop-top_tent_install_on_a_=E2=80=99?= =?UTF-8?Q?87_Vanagon_Westfalia_report.?=
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 31 May 2015 15:05:33 -0400
  > Last week I had the unfortunate job of installing the > very worst pop-top tent I’ve ever had to install. This > tent comes...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:46:31 -0800
  ...changing pop-top canvas >>> >>>>Hi, I am thinking of changing my pop top canvas, 84 Vanagon. I could >>>>use >>>>all the help and advice...
• Re: Replacing Canvas on Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:53:13 -0700
  ...On both sides, I managed to pinch the fabric under the screw head, so when I opened the canvas after I was done, Rippppp...
• Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:01:21 +0000
  ...About 10 more screws to go on my LAST > >> canvas replacement EVER! > I've done a couple of these now, both taking the pop...
• canvas samples for anyone looking for a new pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 5 May 2003 23:47:42 -0700
  I replaced the canvas in my westy not too long ago, and before i purchased the new top, i received some samples of the...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:30:08 +0000
  ...and that led to applying > the canvas to the roof top, or "bottom" of the pop top a breeze. I used a > Black/Decker...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 15 Feb 2018 06:02:08 -0800
  I still have the original canvas in my 87 Westy Weekender. I bought the van with 200K miles off a used car lot in...
• For Sale 1989 Westy Listed on the Samba
  Historical mailing list - ac butler
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 15:48:39 -0500
  ...Pop top canvas LPG Tank, I will include a 2 burner coleman stove I have recently replaced all under 1500 miles recent: Skylight Front...
• Re: Replacement Pop-top Canvas: Whose is best?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 10:55:52 -0700 (MST)
  I called West Coast Metric, and asked what their tent material was. They don't know what the material is, but said it had...
• Re: Who needs a pop-top?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:46:21 -0600
  ...Yup I thought it was the canvas. Actually just sold a complete pop-top. Man was I happy to get that out of the...
• Re: Pop top dimensions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 16:01:11 -0400
  ...Is > there a significant difference in the cost of replacement canvas b/t the > early bus, late bus and vanagon? I'm pretty sure...
• Re: looking for ASI replacement pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 14:49:50 -0400
  I bought the 3 window style through busdepot.com and I'm real happy with it. GoWesty.com has them too I believe. I...
• Re: Westy insulated blanket for pop top canvas for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 12:45:04 -0600
  > Jeff you have some REALLY COOL stuff on that page, but no prices or > descriptions. Some of it is obvious, but others not. I...
• Re: Pop-top canvas change
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:50:56 +0000
  > It is not necessary to remove the top to put the new canvas on. I did mine > and it wasn't all that difficult...
• Re: Could someone explain?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Barfield
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 20:59:25 -0500
  ...It' listed as a "1985 Westy Wolfsberg > Weekender" and the comment "Pop top in good shape..canvas in good > shape..sleeps 4 comfortably". > > I...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 20:32:39 -0500
  > I remember your photo of that tree collapsing your > Vanagon; what a mess! That tree managed to > somehow break almost everything. You should > send...
• Re: Pop Top
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 20:14:54 EST
  ...I am planning to add it to the top of my 86 Syncro. >> i have a complete vanagon poptop w/ excellent canvas, bed, everything...
• VW campers for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sally Lecrone
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:29:55 -0700
  ...One '79 is green with new paint, rebuilt motor, insp., clean inside, sink, icebox, table, sleeps 4, needs a new canvas pop top or...
• Re: Pop-Top Lift Assist
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 20:42:31 -0600
  ...have never undone those rear brackets (left the pop-top on when I > redid the canvas) are those bolts into captive nuts? i.e...
• Re: New Top Seal
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 1995 23:01:58 -0700 (MST)
  Maybe I'm a little confused here --- what seal are you talking about? The canvas tent-like thing that is part of the pop...
• Re: Screen on pop top canvas.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 24 May 2000 22:07:53 -0400
  ...I wonder if whomsoever makes the 3-window variety pop-top canvas (Ron, is that you?) could be convinced to make one with the...
• Re: The Skylighguy's replacement pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 00:27:41 -0400
  ...I got a color coordinated (burgundy) 3 vent canvas for my 91 Burgundy Syncro Westy. Removed the old canvas in about a casual 1...
• Re: destroyed!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:01:46 EDT
  ...WIN.BRIGHT.NET writes: << Anyway the pop top part is destroyed as well as the hinges, canvas, skylight and all of the top bunk...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 08:36:19 -0700
  ...Pop top canvas hinge dirt >> >> Hey volks, >> >> What do you guys do to prevent the hinge dust from soiling your pop top >> >> canvas? I...
• '73 Westy parts - want list
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 May 1996 10:34:48 -0400
  ...Pop-top canvas, Cot/hammock, Vent tube from sink to roof, crossover pipe under sink to drivers door, Hold down rubbers for pop-top...
• 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: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 2 May 2014 08:10:13 -0700
  ...All the new canvases I have installed have been tight. I haven't installed a sunbrella canvas so I can't comment on that...
• Re: Poptop Tent Material; Breathability Means ....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:26:29 -0400
  ...canvas tent right and it will last forever. I have seen original tents that are still in great shape. If you let your pop...
• Re: Pop-top shocks for Vanagon Westy roof Price: $90 shipped
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Tue, 25 May 2010 18:22:33 -0700
  Do you have to pull really hard to get the last bit (8" or so) of travel to close the pop-top? Mine lifts...
• RE: 87 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 95 15:48:44 EDT
  ...engine? or a bug in the "brain"?)3) pop top canvas mildew 4) pop top sun roof operation (mine is a no-op as...
• Re: Pop Top Heart Stopper
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Sun, 5 May 2002 10:56:03 -0400
  ...It was interesting that the wind in the canvas made the top not fully erected, even at highway speed. I don't think you...
• Re: Pop-Top mildew cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 06:38:15 -0700
  ...is done with the pop top off upside down on saw horses during the process of replacing the canvass. I have at times cleaned...
• Re: Waterproofing Canvas
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 23:41:32 -0500
  ...canvas sides to the pop top, perhaps you can >advise... > >I am looking for suggestions as to an effective waterproofing agent for >canvas. While...
• Re: pop top
  Historical mailing list - OregonSites
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 12:04:10 -0800
  ...that went >> over the pop >> top in the popped position. it was made of a pretty heavy duty canvas (a >> marine grade that i...
• 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: Replacing pop top bug screen
  Historical mailing list - George Nahrebecky
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 10:40:37 -0300
  ...the bug screen in the pop top. Yeah! I know I can by a > new canvas, but my canvas is nice and clean. All...
• (U)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 95 12:47:54 EDT
  ...was a mobile vet truck) in mint condition along with pop-top, canvas, etc. If anyone is interested the name of the place is...
• FS: Pop-top Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 19:49:50 -0700
  ...Includes the whole poptop assembly (top, hinges, latch, old canvas, mounting bits, etc.). Does not include the bed. I'd really like to free...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 7 Sep 2020 11:53:53 -0500
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com (mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com)> wrote: > > > I'm close to replacing my Westy canvas, but I have one remaining...
• Re: Pop top pieces needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:27:06 -0700
  ...I have gotten a replacement top, but it came > without the aluminum pieces (and screws) that hold the canvas to the > top. I know...
• Re: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:17:17 -0700
  Chinese cotton canvas - This is a brand new entry to the market. It was offered to me about six months ago. But after comparing...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:37:32 -0500
  ...I'll admit I'm jealous of my friends with their 3-window canvases when we go camping in August and a cross-breeze...
• Re: Canvas replacement comments & video
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:07:26 -0700
  ...Canvas replacement comments & video**** > > ** ** > > Be sure to check out this video of a professional installing a new canvas > at > a campground (trained stunt upholsterer...
• Re: Mouse in the house!
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 19:52:19 -0700
  ...two accessed through the >pop-top canvas on the upper sleeping area and one >underneath the sink. > >Reparations: >Will have to replace the pop...
• Another Option To Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 18:58:28 -0400
  ...come to the 2010 Union Reunion and >install my second Pop-Top Canvas in front of everyone. > >I shot video of the entire event...
• Re: Could someone explain?
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 17:37:51 -0800
  ...It' listed as a "1985 Westy Wolfsberg > Weekender" and the comment "Pop top in good shape..canvas in good > shape..sleeps 4 comfortably". > > I...
• Re: pop top tent tightening kludge
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 17:58:39 -0700
  ...friend and I tightened the > fabric of his pop top. It > was a replacement canvas (Bus Depot I think), with 3 > windows, purchased and...