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• Replacing Canvas on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:37:57 +0000
  ...It was taken at a Van gethering of a gentlemen showing how to Change teh Pop top Tent without taking off the top. IT...
• Re: Rain Gutter Rack Clamps. Vanagon Specific Size and Shape?
  Historical mailing list - Reid Erikson
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:33:43 -0700
  ...Looks like it would attach to the van a couple of inches above the gutter on late-model westys under the pop top canvas...
• FS 90 Westy & 90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jodi Sage
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 14:30:00 +0100
  ...Pop top canvas, interior and exterior look really good. Call 319.354.2550 Also know of a 90 Syncro in Cedar Rapids, Ia. I...
• Re: ASI PopTop install part one..
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 05:29:28 EST
  ...we started the pop top install today. Cleaned up and installed the base. The second peice, which contains the canvas will go on tomorrow...
• Re: how NOT to instal your poptop tent
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:31:33 +0000
  ...I've replaced canvas twice, while NOT fun, it took me a (long) day doing it by myself. I do NOT remove the pop...
• Pop top pieces needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:45:42 -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...
• Going To Pick Up My New 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:47:24 -0600
  ...One sliding door dent, pop top needs repainted and needs new canvas, but interior very pristine! I'll have her looking pretty hot in...
• Re: Poptop window/screen replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:15:52 -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...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 22:41:48 +0000
  ...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-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:28:42 +0000
  And actually the canvas I was installing is Bus Depot's 3 window canvas. AT NO TIME, however, (at least that I can recall...
• Re: Pop Top ...Stupid is as .....
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 21:03:01 -0700
  ...at least not in my case. > > It's a 3-window from GoWesty, the cotton canvas type, not the acrylic > canvas > or Hemp. Interesting...
• Re: need tighter mosquito net in canvas
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:41:50 -0800
  ...If you are ambitious, they have the right kind of material to make a rain coat for your pop top, or redo your pop...
• Re: Painting my 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 00:53:30 -0400
  ...Removed top & canvas (cleaned pop top headliner while it was off) - an almost impossible task while on van.Can't think of any other...
• List member insight on value of '87 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:38:24 -0700
  ...no apparent rust, needs new rear bumper-existing bent), good pop top canvas, needs top seals and has roll-up side mounted awning, please...
• For Sale: 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ed Maikranz
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 14:52:28 -0800
  ...Sink, stove and fridge work great, pop-top canvas is good. Has Blaupunkt AM/FM/CD system. Good Texas vehicle with no rust. Asking...
• Re: canvas weather resistance?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 22:21:32 -0400
  ...in Michigan. >I was wondering about how water resistant the pop top >canvas is--mine is in good shape, but I've never >tested...
• Westy pop-top insulated ceiling
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 08:19:56 -0800
  ...When not in use it stores between the canvas top and the pop-top extension arm (pop-top open), or on top of the...
• Re: Westfalia Pop Top, Luggage Rack and Vanagon Roof Skin For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:22:43 EDT
  ...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: EV/Vanagon Poptop Raincover(?)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano/WA
  Mon, 1 Sep 1997 23:24:18 -0400
  ...about the need to improve to water proofing of the pop top canvas. Am I to assume that your experience is that it doesnt...
• Wind Noise
  Historical mailing list - samc
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:43:23 -0500
  ...noted that the breeze continues to "puff" the canvas as wind enters around the pop top ... And, the vent window noise is unabated. So...
• 2002 Eurovan Camper Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cochran
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:17:22 -0600
  New Member of list. Cracked plastic poptop. Catastropic, running entire width. Canvas is also in bad shape. Advise on replacing both. (Parts?, Labor?, Who...
• Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:15:44 -0700
  ...Kris Knight was kind enough to come to the 2010 Union Reunion and install my second Pop-Top Canvas in front of everyone. I...
• 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...
• Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:08:53 +0000
  ...About 10 more screws to go on my LAST canvas replacement EVER! Jeff Stewart
• 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: Reasonable price for 85 Westy poptop, how to remove and transport
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 11:30:39 -0700
  ...when you get around to putting the canvas top on the pop top and the van top, the instructions are going to tell you...
• Re: WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 13:03:24 -0600
  ...WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy > > > I'm in Sherman, Tx, 1 hour N of Dallas. I'd be willing to drive to...
• reasonable offers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:45:00 -0500
  ...upholstery needs to be replaced defroster fan motor out new pop top seal canvas/zippers in fair-good shape very minor body damage AC...
• Re: New pop top canvas care?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 23 May 2011 13:43:04 -0600
  ...The OG poptops were made w/ cotton canvas which is much more susceptible to mold & mildew than the new generation acrylic fabrics, so they...
• Re: Replacing Canvas on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:49:33 -0400
  ...It was taken at a Van gethering of a gentlemen >> > showing how to Change teh Pop top Tent without taking off the >> > top. IT...
• Preferred Pop-Tops '68-'79
  Historical mailing list - H. Steven Dolan
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 17:20:43 -0400 (EDT)
  On the '73 Westy I am working on, the canvas is missing and the edge seal is foam wrapped in duct tape. The fiberglass...
• Re: pop top tent tightening kludge
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 18:02:58 -0700
  ...I had the screw-in > aluminum strips in my '84, though, which may be easier > than the staple strips... > > Does the pop-top still...
• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 05:47:39 -0400
  ...good > or bad that shouldn't affect the tension of the canvas or the bunk > hitting the roof. If the bunk hits the roof...
• source for no see um screen material
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:09:00 -0400
  ...The biggest one I need to do is the one in the pop top canvas. I'm looking for a source to buy the...
• Looking For a Winter Project?
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:15:25 -0400
  ...bed folding seat, table, and bench seat Childs hammock in pop top No canvas Make me an offer! Email for pics and info. I...
• 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...
• Westfalia Pop Top Zipper Repair Product Recomendation
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:26:34 -0400
  Just installed a new gray three windowed pop top canvas on our faux Weekender (1980 Westfalia pop top and roof skin grafted onto a...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:19:39 -0500
  > My first question is which canvas to buy. I see one on eBay > for $314 and they say it is manufactured by Acme. Gowesty...
• Re: Vanagon to Weekender poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 14:32:57 EDT
  In a message dated 99-04-19 13:17:16 EDT, bratjen@DIRECT.CA writes: << Putting a pop-top on a van? No problem...
• A.A. Best Co. for westy pop-top?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:41:22 -0700
  ...but i havn't been able to compare it to the canvas that was in my van. Just curious if it is a good...
• Re: Pop top tent material - acrylic vs cotton vs hemp
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:07:52 -0500
  ...Like the acrylic canvas it is aftermarket and does not fit quite as well as the OEM canvas, and of course it doesn't...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 7 Sep 2020 13:20:52 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I'm close to replacing my Westy canvas, but I have one remaining >> headscratcher. When I come to...
• Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:52:09 -0600
  Last time I used Van-cafe, parts arrived very quickly for my gas tank reseal, and I got TWO cookies... On 9/18/2015...
• Re: Pop Tops - open and shut
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 23:53:55 -0700
  ...Pop Tops - open and shut > A while ago there was a thread about how do you keep your poptop open while > you're pulling...
• 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...
• New Owner ... Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 18:58:18 -0400
  I just purchased a new canvas recently. Its my third one I have purchased in the past few year(all different vans). I would...
• THE EASY LETDOWN
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:19:21 -0600
  ...for the pop top and wallah....a slowly very slowly dropping poptop with an aircushion to help you roll up the canvas in time...
• Re: Pop top seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Jun 2017 22:41:30 -0700
  ...All this will happen when the canvas gets replaced. > > Then there's new stainless roof hardware and footman loops to consider. And there's...
• Re: Westy Waterproofing Question - Anyone Try Nikwax?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 16 May 2000 08:30:41 -0700
  At 11:05 PM -0400 5/15/00, Todd Guttman wrote: >Have any Westy owners on the list tried treating their canvas tops >with...
• Ballpark value of my 85
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 16:16:40 -0700
  ...New 3 window canvas for the pop top. Swivel seat base on the passenger side. After market oil pressure gauge. Upgraded headlight power. Rebuilt...
• Re: Removing the poptop -- how many people?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 16:46:33 -0400
  ...There are pictures of her successfully replacing her canvas.She kept the pop top on to do this. I removed mine with just me...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:34:50 -0800
  ...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: New Owner ... Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:52:27 -0400
  ...My guess is that a >less than honest customer "pulled one over on us;" they bought a canvas, >damaged it, patched it up somewhat...
• Re: how NOT to instal your poptop tent
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:39:43 -0400
  ...I've replaced the gasket around the pop-top, it appears and feels tight all around, but the canvas continues to billow at each...
• Re: New Owner ... Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 08:55:01 -0400
  ...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 lifting mechanism broken
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:20:51 -0700
  ...I have a 'spare' 'lift mechanism' that I'd just love to swap for a set of the aluminum extrusions that hold the canvas...
• Re: Replacing pop top bug screen
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 23:04:46 -0400
  ...We found some screen material that was a very close match at the local canvas repair emporium, where we had to demonstrate the pop...
• Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 10:16:12 -0700
  ...200.) Pop top canvas perfect, tho mosquito net shot. Rear hatch struts stiff & new Rear hatch mosquito screen like new Pop top ceiling flocking...
• Re: WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 00:46:51 -0600
  best place get new canvas is from Dawn at PLF http://www.plfvw.com get a 3 window one cost a bit more but...
• Re: Pop Tops - open and shut
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 21:19:52 -0500
  ...The DPO put grease on the hinge, and it keeps getting all over the canvas! I cannot get rid of it all. Marshall Ruskin...