In a message dated 1/22/01 10:42:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,
berky@WIN.BRIGHT.NET writes:

<< I had to take my 84 Westy 30 miles on the interstate "without" the Westy
top on
 to get body repairs and painting done. The whole top was open to the sun and
 wind and I gotta tell you the noise was unbearable!! Rain would add another
 dimension to the "open" experience. Maybe not the best idea..... >>

On a Westy, there is the bed you can flop down to provide some protection.
Reminds me of a lady I spoke to a while ago that had her entire pop-top
stolen from her van. Pointless I know, but I think it's a humorous connection.

--Paul--