>Date:    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 17:21:53 -0400
>From:    John Anderson <jander14@WVU.EDU>
>Subject: Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
>
>><< what about a poptop kit?  any
>> great ideas or inputs as to how to develop this van to be more "home away
>> from homey" would be greatly appreciated.
>> thanks >>
>>
>>i have a complete pooptop for sale, if anyones interested..whole roof, beds,
>>hardware, excellent canvas, etc.  easy conversion, do it in one weekend, no
>>welding.
>
>First off, the '81 top is still available free in WV to anyone who takes the
>van along with it.
>
>Next, not to slamn Chris, but I don't buy this at all.  I was looking at doing
>the '81 top onto the '87 before just parting both.  The Vanagon roof is pretty
>different from pop-top to non.  First you got the hole to deal with, no real
>way to trim that out nicely, as the sunroof structure to do it right is VERY
>extensive, and would basically infolve sectioning the whole roof to do right,
>and that would be beyond imagining.

.....

Been there, done that. A pop-top conversion is not as difficult as it
seems. I have done several VW campers because I prefer my own layout like
the full width bed in the back, the hanging rear cabinet that actually has
some space because the roof curve is still there, the extra length bed,
side windows in the canvas, etc. It can be done without welding. It is
mostly wood work. Total completion in a weekend is a bit ambitious though. 

Bj�rn

Bj�rn

Bj�rn Ratjen
Mill Bay, B.C.

1987 Vanagon Syncro est alia (self camperized, TDI wannabe)
1978 VW Bulli (self camperized)
1995 Passat TD Wagon (hers)
1970 VW Beetle (son's)