Alan wrote:
"> can anyone please tell me where to get new rubber seal for the front
> edge of the pop top on a 81 vanagon?  It's the bit which covers the gap
> between the part that goes up and the part over the drivers cab (which
> doesn't go up)"

You're in the same area as Volks Caf� and they happen to have pop top seals:
http://volkscafe.com/main.jsp?pa=p&p=64912252

Local contact for them:
Phone number: (831)426-1244
Address: 1823 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz, Ca 95062

bob