I would go with the three window cotton canvas.  They should last forever if
you keep your seals in good order and avoid cutting the thing in the hinges,
etc.  I have installed the cotton, and the acrylic.  I don't care for the
acrylic canvas as it is super stiff.  When you go to pop the top, you will
need to open a window or the sliding door or you will find yourself inside
of a suction machine.  When you go to install it, you will curse how still
it is.  Installing a canvas is like nailing yourself inside your own coffin
without having to wrestle with super thick material.  Just my advice.  Have
fun and get a fan to blow on you while you are in there.  It helps stave off
the claustrophobia that would grip a mole under the same circumstances.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Frank Condelli
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 5:51 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Pop-top canvas replacement.

OK, folks here is a can of worms to be  opened.  I need to change the
canvass on my '87 Westy.  I want the  very best.  What opinions are there ?

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
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