Date:         Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:58:06 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Top replacement
Comments: To: craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com>
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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