

| Subject: | Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design |
| From: | Neil2 |
| Date: | Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:28:36 -0700 |
Hey volks, I'm planning to install a poptop on a '91 Vanagon. Haven't bought the poptop yet. Want to do it quick and dirty by simply installing a buckboard on the roof (and using a hinged access door which would open toward the port side of the van instead of rearward). I'm toying with the idea of cutting my access hole lengthwise, down the van roof, instead of across. This may allow me to work in the kitchen area with Max Headroom :-), and double as a stairway to heaven :-). My concerns are whether I will be able to cut the rectangular access hole the same size, only rotated 90 deg. And, whether cutting through the roof indentation at the middle pillar poses problems, long term. Since the weight of those entering/exiting/sleeping in the pt would be borne by the buckboard I think not. Any ideas/suggestions/opposition? Would someone please send me the opening dimensions of a Vanagon Sunroof opening? I'll search the archives as well. Please and Thanks! -- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westfalia (USS Tinosa) '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah) Nunquam Pendite Divendium
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