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  • Re: A "Westie" Mercedes-Benz?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 8 Jun 2000 22:56:44 -0700
    ...Sliding glass insert for pop-up roof. Mosquito net for glass pop-up roof. Safety net for pop-up roof for children sleeping in...
  • Pop up roof
    Historical mailing list - kfilc
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 11:53:01 -0000
    ...pop up roof and the fridge/sink cabinet. They where asking $600 cdn and my question is, can I fit this pop up to...
  • Pop-up roof support/strut needed
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:27:44 -0800
    ...I wrote in about a week ago for suggestions about how to align my pop-up roof, as it was sitting higher on the...
  • 82 Van (Pop Up Roof) For Sale - $500
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Fri, 7 May 1999 17:38:14 -0500
    ...82 Vanagon with pop up roof for $ 500. (612) 588-0427 Call them, not me. I called the owner and was told the roof...
  • Pop-up Roof & Bumper
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Sun, 5 Oct 1997 00:42:48 -0800
    Would anybody have an idea if it is possible to paint or do some kind of touch-up on a pop-up roof that...
  • Is the roof intact under a Westy Pop up?
    Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
    Fri, 25 Sep 1998 11:14:18 -0400
    Hello Folks Is the roof of the Vanagon still intact underneath a Westy Poptop? Thanks for the help PaulC KB1RP
  • Roof-racks for Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - John Falconer
    Sun, 23 Feb 1997 21:03:56 -0500
    ...It has the fiberglass pop-up top. I would like to carry a canoe on the roof. Problem: I can't find any clamp...
  • vanagon Poptop roof for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 13:13:07 EDT
    ...pop > up roof and the fridge/sink cabinet. They where asking $600 cdn and my > question is, can I fit this pop up to...
  • Mounting a roof rack to the pop-up
    Historical mailing list - Chris Cochella
    Sat, 20 Mar 1999 13:33:10 -0700
    I am planning to mount a yakima or thule roof rack to the popup on my camper. I have seen it on many. Is...
  • Standard Pop Up Alternative
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:57:41 +0000
    ...roof top tents I figured I'd mention something that I always thought would be neat, which would be for the pop up to...
  • Re: Friday: $90K Syncro Adventurewagen
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Fri, 7 Feb 2014 18:35:39 -0700
    Pop up roof? Looks fixed to me! V6 and 2.1. Oh what shall I wear today? Sent from my electronic leash! Geneva Saint...
  • Re: Friday: $90K Syncro Adventurewagen
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 7 Feb 2014 17:05:31 -0800
    ...AW w/V8 and 2.1L WBX BOTH Did you also note the "Pop-Up roof with a 2-person bed"!! Fantastic for an...
  • Re: Roof-racks for Westfalia
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Feb 1997 01:41:04 -0500 (EST)
    ...It has the fiberglass pop-up top. I would like >to carry a canoe on the roof. Problem: I can't find any clamp...
  • VW Camper for sale in Dallas/TX
    Historical mailing list
    Tue Aug 23 13:45:30 PDT 1994
    FOR SALE: '81 VW Vanagon Westphalia Camper -sink -refrigerator (12V/120V/Propane) -stove with 2 flames -pop up roof 80 000 miles, runs great...
  • Rear heater ??
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Tue, 11 Nov 1997 12:56:35 -0800
    ...By the way, would somebody have the paint code for the pop-up roof on a 1991 Westy Silver. The pop-up roof is...
  • Re: Mounting a roof rack to the pop-up
    Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
    Sun, 21 Mar 1999 07:33:56 +0800
    Chris, In my 82 Westy, I installed "artificial rain gutters" for the Thule roof rack I installed in my poptop. It requires some metal...
  • Re: Glass Sun Roof
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:31:03 -0800
    ...VW dealers there also sold an aftermarket pop-up sun/moon roof made by Farmont. The latter is the easier way to install one...
  • Interesting item on eBay web site item#92597550: VW Vanagon Westfalia Moon Roof/Vent (new)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 Apr 1999 17:56:00 -0700
    ...Brand new (wrapping never opened) clear moon roof/vent cover for pop-up top of 1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia (Camper). Visit eBay, the world...
  • Westy roof rack question
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Williamson
    Wed, 11 Jun 1997 15:46:27 -0500 (CDT)
    Does anyone have any words to the wise regarding the idea of putting gutter-mount roof racks (Yakima) on the pop-up top of...
  • Struts for pop-up?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Heydon
    Mon, 29 Sep 2003 11:52:59 -0600
    ...When I have anything on the roof rack it is difficult to push up. Thx. Matt '87 Vanagon Weekender
  • Roof Racks, Space Boxes and Westys
    Historical mailing list - bryan duggan
    Thu, 24 Mar 2005 05:58:46 -0800
    ...roof rack and space box on top of their Westy? I have put two roof bars up on top of my pop up and...
  • Re: Pop-up Roof & Bumper
    Historical mailing list - TBill
    Sun, 5 Oct 1997 16:28:31 -0700
    ...paint or do some kind > of touch-up on a pop-up roof that has a long scratch on one side. Can > "vinyl be...
  • Re: Struts for pop-up?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 29 Sep 2003 18:15:11 -0400
    ...Struts for pop-up? Dear Listees: Has anyone tried to retrofit struts to the lifting mechanism of the pop-top as an assist. When...
  • Re: Standard Pop Up Alternative
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:51:29 -0600
    ...roof top tents I figured I'd mention > something that I always thought would be neat, which would be for > the pop up to...
  • poptop components for sale (skylight, upper bed, hardware, etc)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 May 1999 18:26:16 EDT
    i just sold the pop up roof and canvas off my '84 parts westy to a kid who forgot he had his top popped...
  • Re: Anyone gutted a westy?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
    Fri, 10 Oct 2003 08:59:38 -0400
    ...Instead I am just looking for a van with the pop-up table, rear jump seats and the pop-up roof (think it is...
  • Are pop-up tops really necessary??
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 06:44:11 -0600
    ...is there any other advantage to cutting a hole in the roof and installing a Westy Pop-top. Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver.
  • Fw: Condensation on pop-up '86 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Billy
    Sat, 16 Nov 2002 13:43:55 -0800
    ...I think the fiberglass roof is condesating at night and it runs down the sides to the fabric to make them wet. Can anyone...
  • Roof-center pop top ?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:33:52 -0700
    ...bay window van's pop-up to fit a Vanagon..but not without some tedious work to change the roof camber and get a...
  • Re: Roof-racks for Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
    Mon, 24 Feb 1997 12:12:48 -0500
    ...It has the fiberglass pop-up top. I would like > to carry a canoe on the roof. Problem: I can't find any clamp...
  • Eurovan Camper
    Historical mailing list - Stan Dur
    Fri, 10 Oct 1997 10:00:34 +0400
    ...Did Westphalia make a full scale camper out of the Eurovan (with pop up roof)? Is it available for the 5cyl Audi on a...
  • Lubricant for (1984) Westy Pop Top Hinge - Suggestions?
    Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
    Sun, 23 Aug 1998 15:32:46 -0700
    ...the hinged portion of the roof) "The hinge pins on the strut supports of the pop-up roof should be lightly oiled from time...
  • Eurovan pricing and roof rack
    Historical mailing list - Jesse Coombs
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 17:11:56 -0700
    ...Can you safely put roof racks on the pop-up? Any advice on this? 2) What is the reasonable price range for this vehicle...
  • Re: [VB] roof top tents
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Sat, 13 Jul 2002 12:11:17 -0700
    The VintageVW list was discussing rooftop tents: Below are several URLS that apply to the subject. I have for some time thought that this...
  • Re: Westy roof rack question
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Wed, 11 Jun 1997 17:50:34 -0400
    ...wise regarding the idea of putting >gutter-mount roof racks (Yakima) on the pop-up top of a Westy, using bolt >on adaptors? I...
  • FS orange plaid fabric from 74 westy
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Nov 1995 12:58:26 -0500
    anybody need some orange plaid fabric from a 74' westy (gotta love it!)?? i have the cushion for the pop up roof bed (approx...
  • Re: [VB] roof top tents
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sat, 13 Jul 2002 12:46:50 -0700
    At 12:11 PM -0700 7/13/02, Jim Ellis wrote: >The VintageVW list was discussing rooftop tents: > >Below are several URLS that apply...
  • POP TOP ROOF OPTIONS
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Tue, 4 May 1999 11:27:11 -0500
    ...Is the smaller pop up roof assembly, the "hubdach" , satisfactory. I really don't need the sleeping space above, but would like to stand...
  • Re: Roof-center pop top ?
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:32:18 -0400
    ...bay window > van's pop-up to fit a Vanagon..but not without some tedious work to change > the roof camber and get a...
  • Re: Standard Pop Up Alternative
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:57:42 -0400
    ...roof top tents I figured I'd mention something that I always thought would be neat, which would be for the pop up to...
  • Re: 93 Eurovan Weekender For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 21:00:45 EST
    ...The basic Multivan has front and rear air conditioning, but does not have the pop up roof. The Multivan Weekender does not have rear...
  • Re: Westy roof rack question
    Historical mailing list - Neal Denison
    Wed, 11 Jun 1997 20:12:41 -0500
    ...wise regarding the idea of putting > gutter-mount roof racks (Yakima) on the pop-up top of a Westy, using bolt > on adaptors? I...
  • camper for sale ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 04 Jun 96 22:21:07 CDT
    ...1969 Westfalia, full roof pop-up, $2300. Low miles on rebuilt motor (1600 Dual) and Trans. Good brakes, complete interior, very little rust. Needs...
  • Re: POP TOP ROOF OPTIONS
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 May 1999 02:56:31 EDT
    ...Is the smaller pop up roof assembly, the "hubdach" , satisfactory. I really don't need the sleeping space above, but would like to stand...
  • Re: Westy roof rack question
    Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
    Wed, 11 Jun 1997 17:18:20 -0000
    ...wise regarding the idea of putting > gutter-mount roof racks (Yakima) on the pop-up top of a Westy, using bolt > on adaptors? I...
  • Re: poptop installation (shudder)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 5 Apr 2001 22:20:12 -0500
    ...The OEM Westfalia has a special roof configuration that contains the insert for the top bed and the roof has undelying bracing for the...
  • sunroof question, non-westy
    Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
    Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:29:56 -0700
    Just wondering if anyone has installed or had professionally installed and pop-up aftermarket sunroof in a non-pop-top? There are 9 of...
  • 69 camper for sale ... NM
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 29 May 96 21:25:42 CDT
    ...1969 Westfalia, full roof pop-up, $2300. Low miles on rebuilt motor (1600 Dual) and Trans. Good brakes, complete interior, very little rust. Needs...
  • Re: poptop installation (shudder)
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Thu, 5 Apr 2001 22:39:33 -0500
    ...Remove roof panel. Remove headliner. On donor roof, do the same thing - except here you'll remove the entire poptop and the associated roof...
  • Re: sunroof?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 27 Oct 1997 10:49:20 CST
    ...a pop-up. i've not seen any aftermarket ones available/offered in this country. :( i think maybe the curvature of the roof makes...
  • Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
    Thu, 25 Jun 1998 08:48:54 -0400
    ...Watertown 93 VW EUROVAN, lt nose hit pop up roof camper, 103K mi, stock #11191, $4900, call Alpine Motor Cars at (718) 991-6300...
  • FS - 1985 Vanagon (Abingdon, UK)
    Historical mailing list - David Clark
    Sun, 12 Dec 1999 23:05:07 -0000
    ...Pop-up roof, will convert to seven seater bus. Awning and extras included with large US VW manual. Mileage is 126,000. Bodywork in...
  • Re: satellite antenna placement
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Mon, 2 Jan 2006 11:38:30 -0800
    You can temporarily put the antenna inside the roof vent if you have a Camper. Eventually, my Sirius control unit will pop up out...
  • Re: conversions
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:47:33 -0300
    ...Pre '71 poptops that are small, 4' x 4' pop up straight with no hammock, are easy to fit, Email me direct if you...
  • Re: Roof-racks for Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
    Sun, 23 Feb 1997 23:49:04 -0800 (PST)
    ...It has the fiberglass pop-up top. I would like > >to carry a canoe on the roof. Problem: I can't find any clamp...
  • Re: Standard Pop Up Alternative
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:39:14 -0400
    ...roof top tents I figured I'd mention > something that I always thought would be neat, which would be for the pop up > to...
  • Re: Are pop-up tops really necessary??
    Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:59:37 -0500
    ...is > there any other advantage to cutting a hole in the roof and installing a > Westy Pop-top. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver...
  • Re: Eurovan pricing and roof rack
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 22:18:20 EDT
    ...Can you safely put roof racks on the pop-up? Any advice on this? 2) What is the reasonable price range for this vehicle...
  • Re: Strange Bus Sighting
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Jul 1996 11:08:35 -0400
    ...era bus except that the roof has been somewhat squared off (looking kinda like a "bricks" pop up roof), has a black radiator mounted...
  • Re: Poor man awning
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 30 Apr 2001 08:58:52 -0400
    ...cross bar of the pop-up (kind of high, so >attach it first before you pop up the roof) >3. hook other end of...