Date:         Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:28:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
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Hey volks,

I'm planning to install a poptop on a '91 Vanagon.  Haven't bought the
poptop yet.  Want to do it quick and dirty by simply installing a buckboard
on the roof (and using a hinged access door which would open toward the port
side of the van instead of rearward).

I'm toying with the idea of cutting my access hole lengthwise, down the van
roof, instead of across.  This may allow me to work in the kitchen area with
Max Headroom :-), and double as a stairway to heaven :-).  My concerns are
whether I will be able to cut the rectangular access hole the same size,
only rotated 90 deg.  And, whether cutting through the roof indentation at
the middle pillar poses problems, long term.  Since the weight of those
entering/exiting/sleeping in the pt would be borne by the buckboard I think
not.

Any ideas/suggestions/opposition?

Would someone please send me the opening dimensions of a Vanagon Sunroof
opening?

I'll search the archives as well.

Please and Thanks!

--
Neil2
'82 Diesel Westfalia (USS Tinosa)
'86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah)
Nunquam Pendite Divendium