Date:         Tue, 30 Aug 2005 18:58:18 -0400
Reply-To:     thegreenwesty@NETSCAPE.NET
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From:         Green Westy <thegreenwesty@NETSCAPE.NET>
Subject:      New Owner ... Pop Top Question
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I just purchased a new canvas recently. Its my third one I have purchased in the past few year(all different vans).
I would avoid the Euro repro that Busdepot has. I tried it and the zipper pull fell off and there was a hole already in the screen that looked like it was repaired in the factory. They can get you a canvas made by ACME in california which I highly recommmend. It is my second from them and I really like the fit and quality. I can also see how five years has treated on so far and it has help up well. The last canvas depot sells is the Westfalia made one Ron also imports. It is nice quality,its has nice zippers,and colors are nice. It will be a tight fit though when installing and of course costs a little more. I installed one of these on a friends bus and have seen one installed.
To sum it up I would purchase the ACME repro. I don't know about any of the other companys offering except that the acrylic coated canvas can be a bit stiff to fold under the poptop.

Bill

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