They were fairly common in the 69-72 models at least. I and my family
and friends had several. They had a crank handle in the middle of the
roof between the front seats.

The same basic sliding roof was used through 79 and into the Vanagon
years. On at least some of the loafs the opening was the same as for the
poptops but not so for Vanagons.

Mark

Jason Willenbrock wrote:

> Hey all,
> today I saw a 71? bay window bus that had a factory sliding roof.  not so
> much a sunroof, but almost 3/4 of the roof would slide open.  Bout the size
> of a poptop opening.  Has a pull chain with a tyoe of cog wheel to open it.
> Looks pretty cool.  Is this rare? or where these or fairly common?
> firts one I've seen.
> thanks
> jason
> 87 syncro westy
>
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