I have to disagree. I put a skylight (mechanism from junkyard, plexi part from Trevor the Skylight Guy) in my '82. It doesn't leak (when seal put in right) and it does provide good ventilation. Before installation I'd get condensation on interior of pop top that would drip on my head, a wake up method I could do without :) Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94 http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/ On 27-Jun-05, at 9:28 AM, Christopher Gronski wrote: Hi Bob, When I had my 1980 westy, I too lusted after a skylight and was warned by several list members that they are prone to leaks, etc. So I moved it from my "must have" to my "wish list" and never ended up getting around to installing one before I sold my van and bought an 1986 syncro westy. Having now lived with the syncro for two years I can tell you that the warings on the list were right and if I ever replace my fiberglass pop top I will be looking to obtain one from an early westy that comes sans skylight cutout (assuming that is possible with the way canvas is secured on the two differing models). The list was right, they leak, they don't add much ventalation, etc. So, my advice to you is don't do it. That said, if you have your heart set on it www.gowesty.com sells complete retrofit kits. Thier print catalogue lists them as: Aftermarket Kit GVW-255-745 $225.95 OEM Kit 255-070-740 $299.95 Thanks, Chris |
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