Date:         Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:14:13 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Whole Pop top conversion
Comments: To: zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET
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In a message dated 3/29/06 8:59:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,
zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET writes:


> Hi guys,
> I was wondering why to do all that work when the whole pop top roof and part
> of the van that is made for the camper can be all installed onto a van.
> I would cut the donor at about the halfway at the windows around and fit the
> whole thing just like that onto the the other.  It can be taylored to fit
> nicely and weld some reinforcing inside before lowering it onto the new one.
> At the windows, it is easy to weld, to bondo, and to blend in the paint.
> The area is narrow.  As long as the windows will keep their proper size, all
> should be fine.  Now, I am not sure what is inside the columns to be worried
> abut not to cut.  Some guys on the list would probably able to tell us.
> There maybe some electricals that would have to be connected before
> assembly.
> Well, I think, it is easier to do this way and all the camper areas would be
> original.  There would be no difference.  No one could tell ever.  Only it
> has to be done nicely, grind down the weldings, bondo it smooth, paint it
> correctly, reinstall the covering properly.
> I think, I could do one for about $4,000 plus the painting.
> I wonder what the list would add to this.
> Zoltan
>


hmmmmm..   zolt.. we  were just discussing the hard way VS easy way.   the
way u describe is the hard way.   the hard way is pointless, because you CAN
make a upper bunk by doing it the easy way, and have 75% less work. and you get
to keep your a/c.  the easy way is doable in a weekend with some minimalistic
power tools..  the hard way is not.    what are ya gonna do, try to pass it off
as a real westy? no.   wanna give yourself a hernia from lifting 400 lbs of
roof metal?? wanna spend hours cutting and welding and painting?   no..  so do
it the easy way, spend your time and money on camping trips and using the
poptop rather than welding, painting etc..


chris...who has a couple of complete westy popotops FS for those who want to
add one to their hardtop van...  and no i cant ship them..
se  PA