Both my '84 and '85 used screws, so you should be fine.  So Go Westy is
getting tired of messing with those staples?

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dean S
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 10:00 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Helpful tool for canvas replacement

Could you please identify by year  what an earlier version is. Gowesty is
stating they are coming up with a new and imporved tent in the coming
months...I have an 85 with original tent which is in ok condition just
looks old,no tears but a few pin holes.   This will be one of those mods we
will do by ourselves...I figure to swear allot....thanks  DS

On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 12:47 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Nice tool set. Along those lines, I used a Pro.Point twist ratchet
>
>
> https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aMv6deJChCE/UUfYBD-zAfI/AAAAAAAAHPY
> /EZ7OmDKqKvs/s720/Pop%2520top%2520canvas%2520tool%25201-ratchet.jpg
>
> for the hard to get at screws. I did my staple type tent with top
> still on. Awkward job to say the least but is doable for a "one man"
> operation. And yes! 3 windows are great!
>
> I chose to replace my staple type tent in a colder month. Bentley
> suggests putting the vinyl strips in bucket of hot water prior to
> install. I found that careful use of a heat gun to warm the strip as I
> went along, made an enormous difference in how easily the staples went
> in. eg. even a hand stapler worked. Otherwise even an electric stapler
> would bounce staples. This  may have been due to type of point on
> staple.
>
> Caveat: the heat gun warms the strip quickly. My guess is that if one
> isn't paying attention, the strip could melt and deform.  (stretch)
>
>
>
> On 2/28/14, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Those of you with the early versions stapled to the top have my
sympathy.
> > You need a pneumatic stapler or might just want to remove the top
> > and
> work
> > with it on sawhorses.
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca
>
> '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine Swap Group:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/d7gd5ej
>

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