Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 08:27:12 -0500
Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject: Re: Pop Top Update
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Don't drive your pigs to that market.
I have several patents and have manufactured vacuum formed fence panels,
Styrofoam products, fabricated steel products and fiberglass products.
In every case the patents, tooling and warehousing was about 10% of the
marketing costs.
If you don't have deep pockets, just cut and run while you can.
Stan Wilder (Older and Wiser)
On Mon, 15 Apr 2002 06:05:47 -0700 J McCavitt <mccavittj@YAHOO.COM>
writes:
> Hello everyone,
>
> It's been a while, but I'm still here, just been busy
> getting the "fleet" ready for spring.
>
> The first top is ready! I will be examining it this
> week, to make sure all the thicknesses are correct at
> critical points, and if no changes are needed, taking
> it home for installation prep. The shop is a
> well-respected fabricator out in Amityville, a family
> business that's been there for decades. It's a fair
> hike back to my garage, so I'll have to bungee the
> top
> to the roof of the van... guess I'll have to install
> the edge seal first!
>
> I will probably get around to installation in early
> May, barring workspace issues or financial woes. I
> have recieved a price for quantity runs of the tops,
> so I am FINALLY able to quote some realistic prices.
>
> BASIC KIT: $1499
> This is the one for Do-It-Yourselfers who have some
> woodworking equipment or know a carpenter.
> Kit components include:
> - Fiberglass Pop Top shell> - Fiberglass van roof
> base
> - Naugahyde Tent w/ 3 zippered & flapped screen
> windows
> - 2 side and 1 rear scissor arm sets
> - Scissor arm tracks and rollers
> - Lift assist springs
> - Top Latches
> - Fasteners and hardware
> - Top weather strip (same as Westphalia)
> - Detailed plans for installation
> - Installation video( available after I complete my
> van)
> You will need to fabricate the inner frame of the
> top,
> which is simply a ladder frame: 6 ribs and 2 sides. A
> blueprint and detailed instructions will be included.
> Simple construction, but you need a bandsaw to cut
> the
> ribs in an arc that matches the curve of the Top
> roof.
> Uses 1x2 Oak, or other hardwood. Plastic wood is also
> a possibility, may be a bit heavier. A thin plywood
> or
> paneling ceiling is covered in the headliner material
> that you supply, and attached to the frame. The inner
> frame is what the tent attaches to, as well as the
> scissor arms, it really constitutes the roof of the
> top, the outer shell is for weatherproofing and
> aerodynamic fairing.
>
> Complete Kit: $1899
> This includes all of the components of the Basic Kit,
> plus:
> - All wood frame pieces, formed, pre-drilled,
> ready-to-assemble.
> - 1/8 Plywood ceiling, pre-drilled, covered in Light
> Grey headliner. Other colors available, inquire.
> - All fasteners and hardware to assemble frame.
> - Interior Dome light
> - Long drill bit for base installation
> - Detailed assembly instructions
>
> Ready-To-Install Kit: $2399
> This kit has it all, and everything is assembled as
> far as it can be before the cutout is made in the
> roof.
> All you need to do is make the hole in your roof,
> screw in the base plate, then attach the outer shell
> to the inner frame with the supplied "L" brackets.
> Then go camping!
> Of course, it's not THAT simple, but this kit
> requires
> the least effort to put in.
>
> These kits do require a large hole to be cut in the
> roof of your Vanagon. It does not take out any
> structural members, nor weaken the roof in any way,
> as
> it utillizes the factory sunroof cutout.
> Precise measurements are needed, and provided. If you
> follow the instructions, it will work.
> As such, it's still a major modification, if you have
> any doubts about your ability to make that hole right
> the first time ('Cause one shot's all you get!) have
> a
> body shop or RV tech do the cuttin'. I take no
> responsibility for anyone cutting their roof off at
> the pillars.
>
> Anyone interested in doing business as an installer,
> contact me for quantity discounts!
>
> All interested persons may contact me by:
>
> - replying to this e-mail
> - Phone (718) 930-9765 Monday-Thursday 8AM-3PM
> - Fax (718)995-5194 Attn. Jerry McCavitt
> - Mail
> Jerry McCavitt
> 338 Oakford St.
> West Hempstead, NY 11552
>
> I am working on a website, details to follow.
>
> Thanks to everyone for their interest, keep those
> vans
> rolling!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jerry McCavitt
> The Pop Top Project
> '86 Syncro GL
>
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