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> I've been thinking about doing a swap like this for years.  That was a
> great link Chris but it's only worth it to me if the bed is fully
> functional.  All the welding involved in doing it right seems like too much
> risk for me.  About five years ago I found a wrecked van in a junk yard with
> the CHC top on it.  Unfortunatly, it wasn't in my buget at the time so I had
> to let it go.  It seems like finding a CHC or ASI top to transplant would be
> much easier because they are designed to go on a regular vanagon roof, not
> the westy roof with bed rails.  I suspect there would be less road noise and
> body flex with the smaller hole in the roof as well.  I would love to hear
> from someone who has transplanted one of the non-westy tops.  Lately, I've
> been on a search for an ASI top.  I like the full length look a little
> better than the 3/4 length CHC top.

My search would intensify if I could hear some positive feedback about the
transplant process.  I'd love to hear some thoughts about the ASI top too.
I'm not planning on installing any of the camping gear, I have a carat
interior that suits me just fine.

Lee '89 syncro hardtop

poptop transplant how-to:
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> http://homepage.mac.com/mwsnow/PhotoAlbum5.html
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> fyi i have some poptops FS.  must pick up in southeast PA
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> as for swival seat bases - only full campers got them.
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> chris
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