On Jul 11, 2010, at 12:48 PM, Troy wrote:

> Hi folks:
>
> Finally got around to making up my BZ shelf, using only half inch
> wood, and it will not fit with the pop top closed. Tom ensures me
> that this is not a common problem with over 50 of them out there.
> Best I can determine is my cross bar is bent, although it works
> fine. Certainly did not happen on my watch. Anyway, anyone have a
> crossbar (the one used to raise the poptop)  from a late model Westy
> (beige paint) Jordon VW?

If your bar is bent, it can easily be straightened by pushing on it
when in the upright position- 3/4" thick shelf will straighten it out
even more once you can fasten the U bolts & tighten them down-don't
know if a 1/2" shelf is rigid enough, however.

I have only seen this 1 other time & I believe the bar was bent from
having heavy loads on top the poptop like boats, rocket box, etc. &
the force on the bar required to raise the top w/ such loads.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-keep your rod straight w/ a BZ shelf

>
> Troy