Greetings, I would very much like to add a poptop to my 81 Air Cooled vanagon. I cannot afford, nor do I want to buy, another van and go through all that it might take to be confident and feel it is reliable, as I have with mine over the years. That said, there was recent conversation and pointers to web pages about adding a top using what seems like a fairly easy method, beyond what I have seen before that involved lots of welding and cutting of the entire roof. The end result of what I have seen is not a full size bed space, but it would work for me, as I just want to stand up, and maybe toss some gear up there to keep the space open below. Beyond getting the gumption to cut open my van roof <g> there is the obvious problem of getting a pop top in the first place. I know that several on the list have tops for sale, but picking them up is out of the question. I live in Utah, and there are not a lot of choices around. Found an old westy for a great price, but in the end, I just want the top, and money is tight, so the rest of it would be a waste, even tho I would love the interior. Is it just ridiculous to consider shipping a poptop? I am not ready to commit, but I am hoping to get it done this spring, if I can get one, but it would take an unbelievable stroke of luck to find one anywhere around here. Doesn't need to have the canvas, I could buy new along with the seals, if need be. There seem to be other options, such as a top I have seen that covers only the middle of the roof, and goes straight up. Mostly, standing up is what I seek. Thanks a lot, John |
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