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• 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: * How Do I Clean Westy Pop-Top? (outer surfaces) *
  Historical mailing list - {USER_FIRSTNAME} {USER_LASTNAME}
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 22:06:11 -0700
  ...Friday, November 05, 1999 10:04 PM Subject: * How Do I Clean Westy Pop-Top? (outer surfaces) * > Hi, > > What's the best/safest way...
• Re: Cutting Pop Top Fiberglass.
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 19:35:18 -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: Need help Installing a Pop-Top on a non-Westy vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 21:44:20 -0400
  ...Need help Installing a Pop-Top on a non-Westy vanagon Listees: I am considering installing a Westy fiberglass pop-top on a passenger...
• Re: Pop Top Gasket Glue ??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:45:52 +0000
  ...bob > A couple of weeks ago there was a thread on what sticky substance NOT to use > on pop top gaskets. I don't...
• Re: GoWesty OEM pop-top seal not recommended
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 22:54:14 -0500
  Go with the bus depot pop-top seal after market. It's a peace of cake to install and it works well. peace tom...
• Re: Who needs a pop-top?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:29:31 EDT
  ...few posts from a member or members looking for a > replacement pop-top. I just remember i know someone in Portland that has one...
• Changing pop-top seals??
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:50:02 -0400
  Hi gang, I just got my set of all three replacement seals for the pop-top and luggage rack (from Bus Depot --- Thanks Ron...
• Re: '81 westy rims / pop-top color
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 23:20:15 +0800
  My 1987 Camper's pop-top is not beige, it is white. The body color is Savannah Beige Metallic. Neither has ever been re...
• vanagon POPTOP assembly for sale, fits all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 11:49:56 EST
  ...chris philly <<I loved the pictures of the pop top installation by Don and Christina Preston. How can I get a pop top for...
• Bus Pop Top canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sun, 6 May 2007 09:39:54 -0500
  Greetings All, I ran across this rather nice link on Pop Top canvas replacement for the earlier VW busses and thought it may be...
• Vanagon Seal
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 09 Apr 1997 08:45:16 EDT
  I recalled seeing something about an off-the-shelf item that is identical to the Vanagon pop-top and luggage rack seal. I found...
• Re: Pop top bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 22:02:29 +0000
  At 9:45 PM 3/7/96, Remuse@aol.com wrote: > The dozen or so bolt heads on the 81's pop top have...
• Searching for a special Westfalia pop top
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 16:28:20 -0400
  Dear List, I am looking for a Westfalia fiberglas pop top that was only available in Europe. It is identical to the "North American...
• Re: Pop-Top & Luggage Rack Seal Kits - are they all equal
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 09:45:44 -0700
  ...Pop-Top & Luggage Rack Seal Kits - are they all equal >I know that many of the Vanagon suppliers out there offer the Pop-Top...
• Re: Raising The Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 22:43:49 -0700
  ...However, that said, this still sounds like a very cool power pop top feature. I cant wait to try it in the 87. Thanks...
• Re: Pop Top Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 30 May 2014 18:21:14 -0700
  ...30, 2014 6:14 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Pop Top Replacement I am looking at replacing my canvas and looking to...
• Good Deal? Spokane. '82 Air Cooled $650
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:36:32 -0700
  ...For $650, if it actually has a pop top ....... Neil. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta...
• I did it - cut a hole in my tin top
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:14:00 -0700
  Finally, after lots of procrastination, I've cut the pop top hole in my syncro tin top. It sure lets in a lot of...
• pop-top carriage bolts
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Richmond
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 14:40:04 EST
  ...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: Pop Top Heart Stopper
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 May 2002 20:25:43 -0400
  ...I just noticed today that my >pop top moves when I close the sliding door. Is this normal >or a warning sign? Just one...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 11:30:32 EST
  ...NET writes: > > Vanagon Man wrote: > > > > I am confused. > > > > Why have a pop top if not the bed with it? > > > since adam P still has...
• Need pop-top canvas install tips
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 16 May 2010 09:40:57 -0700
  Hi everyone, pop-top canvas replacement for the 84 Westy today. I spent all day yesterday with the new canvas (that affixes with screws...
• pop top mildew prevention
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 07:50:33 PST
  Last summer I went to great lengths to clean up the mildew on the inside of my Westfalia's pop top. I figured the...
• Re: Roof racks for non pop top vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Luke Sponholz
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:24:05 -0500
  ...I > do not make roof racks for the non-pop top vanagon, but every now and then > someone asks me if I would. I...
• Re: Vanagon Awning
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:13:28 -0400
  ...Awning and pop top work in tandem. Use either one or both at the same time. Karl. On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 4...
• Replacement Pop-top Canvas: Whose is best?
  Historical mailing list - John Sutter
  Mon, 5 Dec 1994 17:05:24 -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...
• rain & pop-top?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 01:56:05 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Can I leave the pop-top open in the rain? Is it water-proof? If I do leave it open will it need a...
• Could someone explain?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Barfield
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 20:25:42 -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 bed
  Historical mailing list - Troy Crivellone
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 23:16:05 -0800
  Dear Kokopelli, 2 things; 1) yes the pop top bed will hold two "standard size adults. Of course you can't jump around or...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 21:32:42 -0500
  ...The pop top > could even be removed in the winter months if the mounting was well thought > out. > > Now come on, who wants to...
• Re: Removing Westfalia decal from pop top.. ?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:06:57 -0400
  ...Removing Westfalia decal from pop top.. ? > > > Today I recieved a fresh set of the large "Westfalia" decals > that go on the pop-top. > > Does...
• Re: New pop top Honda?
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:56:00 -0400
  ...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: Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:46:36 -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...
• Re: Recall on Pop-Top seals?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 22:19:32 -0500
  ...Jeff and I noticed rust pushing the seal out from the pop-top. Apparently there is a metal wire in there that rusts - mine...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Jul 2006 - Special issue (#2006-580)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Edwards
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:44:41 -0400
  " Large section of my pop top also fluxes up and down in an annoying way at highway speeds rapping on the overhead bar/lifting...
• Re: New pop top Honda?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:58:41 -0700
  ...New pop top Honda? If I don't have my Westy I will start with a diesel Mecedes Benz's Sprinter. No need to...
• Re: Pop top canvas repair
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:37:08 -0500
  ...It comes with the screen kits that we sell for the pop top westi on my web site at www.fanchers.com Click on...
• Re: Pop Tops - open and shut
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 21:19:52 -0500
  ...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: Passenger Vanagon wanted
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 27 May 2018 12:33:38 -0500
  ...Weekender option came later and did not include a pop-top or cabinets. I have seen these called Multivan overseas. So, looking for a...
• Westy/Screen in pop top
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hewitt
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 20:05:47 -0400
  Thanks to all you list members who replied to my request for information on replacing the screen in the pop top on our Westy...
• Installed: new 3 window canvas (Looong)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 19 May 2000 11:00:27 -0300
  ...I took the pop-top off the van as I thought that putting the new canvas on would be easier with the pop-top...
• Re: pop top
  Historical mailing list - OregonSites
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 17:46:01 -0800
  ...why a protector to protect something that does not leak >already? Are people having a problem with their pop top canvas leaking? It isn...
• Re: Pop top from scratch project?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:19:35 -0800
  ...GMAIL.COM> Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008 1:06 pm Subject: Pop top from scratch project? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I was out...
• Attaching Puck Lights to the PopTop Flock
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:04:54 -0400
  That's fun to say...Pop Top Flock! Anyway, I'm trying to get some battery operated puck lights attached to the bottom of...
• Westfalia Pop-Top Seal For Sale **NEW**
  Historical mailing list - Charles Fladger
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 17:59:38 PDT
  If anybody is looking for a new Pop-Top seal for their Westfalia camper at a great price, I have one up for auction...
• Westfalia Pop-Top Seal For Sale **NEW**
  Historical mailing list - Charles Fladger
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 17:32:30 PDT
  If anybody is looking for a new Pop-Top seal for their Westfalia camper at a great price, I have one up for auction...
• Westfalia Pop-Top Seal For Sale **NEW**
  Historical mailing list - Charles Fladger
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 14:13:01 PDT
  If anybody is looking for a new Pop-Top seal for their Westfalia camper at a great price, I have one up for auction...
• Re: Pop Top Seal Gule?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 12:48:10 -0700
  ...Bill in the Southwest ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip & Buffy Simmons" <buffy-philip1@COX.NET> > > Just got the pop top seal rubber, but the vender...
• Vanagon Pop Top Parts
  Historical mailing list - Ikard
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:41:36 -0700
  ...unable to locate any of these parts online (Busdepot, GoWesty, etc.) Does anyone know where I can locate parts for this pop top? Charlie
• Re: Pop Top seal replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 01 Jan 1996 12:46:28 -0800
  ...Gary Clayton * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- >I bought a seal kit (pop-top part $70, luggage rack, or stationary part $30) >from an...
• Re: Pop top seal done!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 20:44:27 -0700
  ...Pop top seal done! I replaced the pop-top seals on my Westy today. Because the PO decided to glue the shrunken old seal...
• Re: Bus for sale....(which year is best)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 13 May 2002 16:22:21 -0400
  ...1- From 71 to 79 the main body is about the same size and weight(not the pop top, I know) 2- The camper...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 17:26:27 -0400
  ...Pop top canvas hinge dirt > > Hey volks, > What do you guys do to prevent the hinge dust from soiling your pop top > canvas? I...
• pop-top won't shut
  Historical mailing list - Lanni
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:39:06 -0700
  hello all, we removed our pop-top to paint and put on new seals and new tent. it's now all re-assembled, but...
• Re: Late Bus Pop Top on Splittie, possible ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 15:01:09 -0800
  ...that the Pop top from a 75 Bay window bus would fit a 66 >> Splittie? >> I've located a decent pop top on a...
• Removing top
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Tue, 5 Jul 2016 11:24:58 -0700
  HI Need to help my body shop person remove the pop top for painting just did a web search and did not find any...
• Re: pop top staples vs screws, was Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 18:47:24 -0400
  At 06:08 PM 6/6/2010, Alistair Bell wrote: >that's funny... I recently took the canvas off my '82 westy, had >screw...
• Pop-Top cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 23:37:29 EST
  A few days ago someone posted a question to the list about cleaning agents and methods to clean the fiberglass pop-top. As of...
• Re: '81 westy rims / pop-top color
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:59:59 EST
  ...Time, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: > I've also never seen a Pop-top in any other color than the White/Off > White unless it...