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• new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 16:29:48 -0700
  "White Man's Burden" got a new pop-top canvas and lived up to its name: http://gallery.openfbo.com/PopTopCanvas My recommendations if...
• Re: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 23:05:53 -0400
  ...The corners are the tightest part of the canvas. I tried to > save > time and effort by installing the canvas with the pop-top...
• Re: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 17:56:57 -0700
  ...new pop top canvas installed > > "White Man's Burden" got a new pop-top canvas and lived up to its name: > > http://gallery.openfbo...
• Re: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - millo fenzi
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:56:09 -0700
  Recently replaced the pop-top canvas (Gowesty) on my 86 Westy Weekender and would echo Matt's comments with some variations: First remove the...
• Pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:50:36 -0500
  It�s time to replace my pop top canvas. I�m interested on hearing pros and cons of cotton vs. synthetic canvas. Thanks! Deb...
• Re: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:41:22 -0700
  I tried propping the pop-top up with a 3 ft 2x4, but the canvas is *extremely* tight. I considered returning it, because it...
• changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:22:44 -0500
  ...changing pop-top canvas Hi, I am thinking of changing my pop top canvas, 84 Vanagon. I could use all the help and advice...
• Canvas install question - 3'' too tall?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:35:49 -0400
  I ordered a new pop-top canvas, the 3-window kind. As I put it up against the top I notice the canvas has...
• Re: Pop top canvas replecement
  Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:39:32 -0400
  ...EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: >How difficult is it to replace the pop top canvas on an 89 Vanagon? Which should I use staple of screw...
• 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...
• Re: Canvas install question - 3'' too tall?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:26:55 -0700
  ...Canvas install question - 3'' too tall? > > I ordered a new pop-top canvas, the 3-window kind. > > As I put it up against the...
• Re: Canvas install question - 3'' too tall?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:45:42 -0700
  ...If new one is larger than yours, call the vendor and discuss. >I ordered a new pop-top canvas, the 3-window kind. > >As...
• Re: Pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 06:27:27 -0800
  ...Malcolm --- Debbie Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > It�s time to replace my pop top canvas. I�m > interested on hearing pros and > cons...
• Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 10:23:20 -0400
  Hey volks, What do you guys do to prevent the hinge dust from soiling your pop top canvas? I have a few year old...
• Re: Speaking of tops
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 10:42:40 PST
  ...A few years ago I met a fellow who applied a waterproofing agent to his canvas pop-top with the best of intentions. He...
• Pop top canvas replecement
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:52:53 -0500
  How difficult is it to replace the pop top canvas on an 89 Vanagon? Which should I use staple of screw? Some helpful hints...
• poptop canvas
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:39:38 -0500
  ...So.....do the 84 and newer potpies have this nice aluminum clamping system on the pop top to hold the canvas in place? And...
• pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 19:26:25 -0500
  ...for attaching the canvas to the fiberglass top? And...does anyone know of a vendor that carries the pop top canvas for such a...
• 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 staples vs screws, was Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 15:08:34 -0700
  ...I recently took the canvas off my '82 westy, had screw in top and bottom. know when the switch was form staples to screws...
• 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...
• pop top canvas swap and ceiling treatment
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 20:28:09 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/vanagon-pop-top-canvas-swap/ I didn't post any of my hard earned (gee, I must...
• New pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 21:29:48 -0800
  Anybody had good or bad luck with aftermarket pop top canvas? I would like to update to the 3 window and gray fabric since...
• 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...
• Dyeing or Painting Canvas
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 07:33:27 -0800
  Anybody had success with dyeing or painting their pop top canvas? How about apinting the interior of their pop top? Matthew Vancouver BC CANADA...
• Westy Poptop Canvas - Experience with Grangers or Nikwax waterproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 09:11:54 -0700
  ...our 85 Westy's pop-top canvas.� Has anyone tried using Nikwax or Grangers cotton/canvas waterproofing on your canvas and if so, what...
• 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...
• EDITED Re: pop top canvas install question
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:34:21 -0800
  ...pop top canvas install question Hi all, Anybody who has installed the Bus Depot canvas for the pop tops. I have the fiberglass roof...
• Re: Pop Top Canvas And Little Blocks of Wood
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:41:29 -0700
  they do help, as I found when repairing my old pop top before installing into my '86 syncro westy conversion. The original canvas was...
• Re: Adventurewagen top molds for free!?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 21:42:20 -0800
  It's time for me to replace the pop-top canvas. Maybe I could get a price on one of these marvelous items? I...
• Re: pop top canvas swap and ceiling treatment
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 23:46:22 -0400
  ...new to me, used) canvas. > > brief post here: > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/vanagon-pop-top-canvas-swap/ > > I didn't post...
• Re: poptop canvas
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 19:42:05 -0400
  ...poptop canvas While I'm having no luck finding a nice pop top in the mid west for my 84 westy I am planning...
• 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 canvas replecement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:26:54 -0400
  How difficult is it to replace the pop top canvas on an 89 Vanagon? Which should I use staple of screw? Some helpful hints...
• Pop top canvas repair
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:48:20 -0700
  I have a small tear in the pop top canvas, has anyone come up with a 'best' way to repair it? (Short of replacing...
• Re: Canvas install question - 3'' too tall?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:19:14 -0400
  ...If new one is larger than > yours, call the vendor and discuss. > > > > I ordered a new pop-top canvas, the 3-window kind. >> >> As...
• Re: texas canvas for campers
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 17 Apr 96 16:38:00 CDT
  ...Volkswagen Pop-Top Campers * Pop-Top kits for all models * Side awnings for Campers & Vans * Over 100 Beautiful Custom Colors * Ask about other items...
• Re: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 02:28:25 -0400
  ...Barclay wrote: > I tried propping the pop-top up with a 3 ft 2x4, but the canvas is > *extremely* tight. I considered returning it...
• gray canvas
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 21 May 1998 08:53:17 -0700
  Does anyone sell pop-top canvas in the gray color that came stock on my 87 Westfalia? All I ever seen in replacement canvas...
• Source for pop-top seals and canvas
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Thu, 04 Jan 96 06:54:37 -0500
  ...Pre '68 $48; '68-present $69 (pop-top); '68-present $22 (luggage rack) CANVAS TOPS (Boots): '64-'67 $135; '68-'73 $202; '74-'79...
• pop top canvas install question
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:20:20 -0800
  Hi all, Anybody who has installed the Bus Depot canvas for the pop tops. I have the fiberglass roof off, upside down,and on...
• Re: Pop-Top canvas job....
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 14:31:48 -0800
  ...Here is my post on how to R&R the pop-top canvas: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0005C&L...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 08:49:35 -0700
  ...prevent the hinge dust from soiling your pop top > canvas? I have a few year old canvas and it looks terrible with that hinge...
• Isolation Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 13:00:10 +0200
  I found an old Westfalia accessory catalog and there is an isolation for the pop top canvas: It is attached at the pop top...
• Fw: Re: pop-top (closing)
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:48:09 -0600
  ...Since then, I simply tuck the canvas in loosely when lowering the pop top. Roy O. '87 Westfalia GL ('till death us do part)
• Re: EDITED Re: pop top canvas install question
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 10:10:39 -0800
  ...pop top canvas install question > Here are 2 digi-pics of how I did the canvas. I hope > they help. Malcolm > > --- vanagon <vanagon@ASTOUND...
• 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...
• Westy pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 11:20:39 -0700
  On my canvas top of my 84 Westy, the screen is cracking and the zipper on the canvas flap is broken. So, I need...
• Late model poptop skylights and canvas
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 22:40:47 -0400
  ...it the canvas attaches differently. So assuming I have a 1986 van am I restricted as to what year of pop top I can...
• 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...
• Re: Screen on pop top canvas. (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:10:36 -0500
  ...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 Canvas And Little Blocks of Wood
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:46:43 +0000
  ...Probably the best situation for canvas install, having > gravity in your favour, and even so the little blocks helped out. > BTW, the pop top...
• Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:21:25 -0700
  ...I want to nurse my pop top canvas along for a while. I'm correcting repairs done by the PO and myself: a plethora...
• Cleaning/Painting Canvas Pop-Top
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Wed, 23 May 2001 14:33:54 -0400
  ...The canvas of my pop-top, while structurally sound, seems faded in certain places and really looks bad. Don't know if it was...
• Re: 76 pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 3 Jun 1995 07:48:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...canvas is gone from it. Being new to buses > and campers, I assume that this is just the exterior sheath > to the pop top...
• 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...
• Screen Quality in New Pop top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:55:38 -0500
  ...Hence I do not make pop top canvas Or do seat covers for VWs. Plenty of others that make good quality items that are...
• Re: Screen on pop top canvas. (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Kroll
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:28:07 -0700
  ...I took the pop-top off the van as I thought that putting the new >canvas on would be easier with the pop-top...
• Best pop-top canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:06:09 -0400
  What are the pluses and minuses of the cotton, hemp and acrylic canvas? What's your experience? What's the best?
• 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...