Greg,

I've done precisely that.  Check out the web page:

http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/poptop/

I also wrote up some stuff on the Vanagon list that should
have made it into
the archives.  Search for "Poptop Project".

-Karl

>     Has anybody ever put a westfalia top on a basic GL
> model? Where can I find a complete westy top for sale? I
> have an 85'.
>

Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 Westfalia Weekender  "Beverley" - 191K miles
http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/
PA/NJ Vanagon owner's mailing list:
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