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Date:         Sun, 16 May 2010 09:40:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Need pop-top canvas install tips
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Hi everyone, pop-top canvas replacement for the 84 Westy today.
I spent all day yesterday with the new canvas (that affixes with screws) and it just would not stretch enough to be tacked down. 
 
I tacked the rear top first, then the front, but the two front top corners won't reach. 
It's a brand new canvas. I installed a good used canvas in my 82 Westfalia last year (the staple type) and it was way easier-I just tacked the four corners first and the top was all tacked down within an hour.
 
Can the canvas be pre-stretched? Hang it from a tree branch and toss boulders into it?
I did'nt try opening the three zippered windows-maybe that will alow it to strech enough??
I'm thinking I might have to take the pop-top off otherwise.
 
Robert
1984 Westy
 
 
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