for most rare poptop parts try www.poptops.com they should have both styles of parts. I like the ASI straight up style, but the ABS plastic base/top are a little thin and not up to the quality of the fiberglass. the staight up ones don't have skylights (that i've ever seen) in the event you want a better vent. Dan
Subject: Re: Straight-up VS. Tilt-up - the best Westy Top Go for the straight up (tilt up, in line) hopefully you'll be dealing with a Westfalia Conversion. I've never had any other type but I know there might be trouble with finding replacement seals, hardware, canvas and other possible parts for 'little known' conversions. Stan Wilder
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 3:07 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Straight-up VS. Tilt-up - the best Westy Top
Just wondering what kind of pop top is considered to be the best and most trouble free. I have seen the pictures of both, but never having owned or operated either, in my idle daydeams which should I consider. The straight-up type appeals, but what are the pluses and minuses of each. |
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