On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 1:41 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > > > The other solution is to use the "big hole method" of cutting a hole in the > vanagon roof, adding a poptop, and being happy, though you end up with a > problem when using the stock westfalia top bed, as the "front" piece won't > store up there and you'll have to carry seperately (at least that's the > case > in my conversion). > > http://members.shaw.ca/stuartblack/vwprojec.htm > > a creative solution from over seas: > http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24897 > > They cut and bend the existing roof to be compatible with the westfalia bed > and add their own cross brace.... > > -Craig > '85GL turned WESTY
Craig, Mike is converting the correct way. =) He has the whole Westy roof and a certified welder for a son.
BenT |
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