There were people selling Safari-type roofs within the last few years. Not pop tops but permanently raised roofs.  That might be an option too. These vans are so desirable now I’m sure there would be interest in any camper conversion.  
Jeff
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> On Jul 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Well, it appears I am still dealing with my Vanagon Carat with Subaru
> ENGINE, i thought the van was dead, gone, after the tree fell on it. Turns
> out it is a very good candidate for pop top conversion into a camper maybe.
> Anyone done this before? How hard are those tops to come by and
> install? And at what cost,  - both for the top and the labor.. May need a
> top shipped in. Just plain vanagons are scarce as hen's teeth around here.
> Would it be worth the effort?  Would value go up enough to justify it? Just
> thinkING. I sure would like to resurrect this van, even if I don't keep it.
> .