I took the top off a junkyard westy with just one other person.  For
replacing the canvas, I also think it is worthwhile to take the top off and
lay on the ground to attach the top to the canvas then put it back and
attach the bottom seam to the van.  (Really check whether it is upside down
or inside out--it's easy to get it wrong the first time).  I know other
people recommend different things, but taking the top off is 6 bolts at the
rear and 2 push pins at the front and saves a lot of sweat.

>From: Mike Elliott <j.michael.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: Mike Elliott <j.michael.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Removing the poptop -- how many people?
>Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 11:32:13 -0700
>
>I'm looking over the instructions from GoWesty for replacing the poptop
>canvas. They suggest four people are needed, three at a minimum, to
>remove the poptop. Is it do-able with only two people? That's how many I
>have handy. Otherwise, I would need to make special arrangements (sponge
>cake and a little wine) to co-opt others to help.
>
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>
>
>Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
>71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
>84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
>KG6RCR