Date:         Mon, 4 Jul 2011 15:29:21 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Crazy pop-top modification idea
Comments: To: Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@verizon.net>
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On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@verizon.net> wrote:

> This just occured to me as I was reading a question about how much can be stored up top with the top closed.  Since the top is fiberglass, it would not be hard to cut out a section of the pop-top and remake the shape to allow for storage on top of the bed with the top closed.  Kind of put a box shape over the folded bed area.  Has anyone done anything like that - changes to the shape of the top using fiberglass?  I'm just kind of thinkin' out loud...
>
> I have a weekender and am finding there is llittle room.  I'm in the process of building cabinets to go behind the two front seats that convert to a bench.  I'll post some plans when I finish them if anyone is interested.


Interesting ideas.

Re: boxing pop top out.

My first thought is added height causing an inconvenience to someone
used to the stock height. My Westy *just* fits in some underground
situations. Even a an inch or two would not allow this. And, if one
were just under height for ferry travel, adding that box might cost
more for water travel.

Neil.




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