Bob, when I replaced the canvas on my '75, I left the top attached so that I could easily make sure I wasn't making the top too short or too tall when I fastened it at the front. I also punched the holes after the canvas was installed - no problem and no extra holes in that beautiful canvas. There was no anxiety when I first raised the top, since I had already made sure it would fit. For the life of me, I just don't understand why everyone seems bent on taking the top of the van or bus for this job. Leaving it on makes fit-checking virtually instantaneous. I replaced my canvas w/o anyone's help, just an electric staple gun (would heartily recommend this or an even tougher air stapler) over the course of two consecutive afternoons. I went with a PLF (plfvw.com) tent and am very pleased with the fit and quality. Randy, Carla & Anna Huyck, Olympia, WA '75 Rustfalia '85 Vanagon GL '74 Super Beetle '01 Ford F150 |
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