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Subject:Re: Installation of Westy Top
From:William Maxian
Date:Sat, 30 Oct 1999 20:00:36 -0400

Stefan - Don't know where you're located, but can start you out ahead w/top for
$150 - from 82 Westy! Have all the parts you need. MAX

Stefan Weir wrote:

> Being relatively new to Vanagons I wanted to ask everyone's advice on
> "converting" my '82 (unnamed) to a "Westy" using a spare pop-top I have
> located.  I have not done much research on this, but would appreciate any
> input.  A friend of mine has a complete top he will part with for $300.  I
> need to know the following:
>
> 1 - How much of an investment will it be beyond the $300 to get it installed
> correctly and soundly.
>
> 2 - Assuming the pop-top's are somewhat year specific ( I do not know if they
> are) which ones will wiork with my '82 (in case he sells his before I make a
> decision).
>
> Thanks in advance for your input.
>
> Stefan
> '82 Gas Caddy
> '82 Diesel V'gon
> '92 8v GTI