Date:         Sun, 22 Jan 2006 17:59:57 -0700
Reply-To:     jbrush@AROS.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Anonymous Digest <jbrush@AROS.NET>
Subject:      Weight of poptop, and west interior?

Hi all,

I am considering "upgrading" my 81 AC vanagon by getting a donor westy and
doing the poptop addition, as well as perhaps the kitchen interior, all
depending on what condition its in when I find it. I have located a local
westy that needs work, but may be a good donor.

Outside of the obvious concerns, I am wondering how much weight I am
adding to my aging vanagon, and what that will do to the "performance"  of
the van. (laffing at performance and vanagon together <g>)

Anyone know, or care to venture a guess how much the poptop and associated
canvas and seals weighs? How about  the kitchen interior? Approximately.

I think I would be happy with just the popup, as the interior would be a
bonus, but I bet a big tradeoff in weight vs remaining HP, so mostly I am
just curious about the numbers.

The site I was viewing is http://homepage.mac.com/mwsnow/PhotoAlbum5.html
I don't need a bed up  top, but the storage space and being able to stand
up inside would be gold to this old guy who is tired of being hunched over
in there :-)

Much obliged for any input on the topic.

John