Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:46:14 -0800
Reply-To: mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From: mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: how was this poptop added?
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Yes, that is why I said that the permanent upper bed doesn't fit. I have
not heard of anyone getting it all up there without cutting a larger
hole in the roof. Some part of it must be stored somewhere else besides
the covered area above the metal part of the roof . Loosing almost half
of the already none too thick foam is a compromise but workable for
some. Having the wood stick out into the opening is a small compromise
as well. Keeping the upper cushions downstairs when the top is down is
the other way to go but not perfect either. If my friend Mike still
lived close by I would try some ideas and perhaps achieve it. I think
that notching the wood to fit lower over the ridges would help enough
with thinner foam so that the front wood could hinge over the rear
section like a Westy bed. I would want to use a very high grade of foam
though.
Mark
Björn Ratjen wrote:
> Mark and Florian: a bed fits in there, mine does.
>
> I added a Westfalia top later, made a wooden frame around the center
> cutout, a bed from plywood and two front sliders (plywood) for the
> head. I chose this over a hinged version to create a longer bed when
> extended. When the roof is closed the front cushion has to go
> "downstairs".
>
> And then I added a sunroof in the front part eliminating the baggage
> bucket. :-)
>
> Björn
>
> P.S. The metal from the roof cutout later became the siding when I
> raised my engine lid to accommodate the upright TDI engine, keeping
> (almost) everything original VW.
>
>
> At 10:06 AM 20/01/2006, you wrote:
>
>> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:06:58 -0800
>> From: mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
>> Subject: Re: how was this poptop added?
>>
>> Yes, that one was done the easy way. I have done some like that. You
>> don't get a permanent upper bed but you can have a removable one that
>> you put up there when the top is raised. The main benefit is standing
>> room and a place to put your stuff out of the way when you are camped.
>> You also get great ventilation when camped in warm weather. I did my 87
>> Syncro this way 12 years ago. Here is a link to photos of one I did last
>> year with my friend Mike, showing the details and process.
>>
>> http://homepage.mac.com/mwsnow/PhotoAlbum5.html
>>
>> Mark
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