Date:         Sat, 11 Jul 1998 14:15:12 -0100
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Poptop Seals
Comments: To: Scott Snyder <dipp@ACCESS.MOUNTAIN.NET>, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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> Now that I have my fuel problems solved I'm ready to replace the
> poptop seal
> and install new canvas (ordered from Ron).  Does anyone know of any
> instructions for replacing the seals.  It doesnt seem to difficult but,
> thought there may be some tricks.  I didnt find anything in the archives

There really isn't much to it.  The 3-sided seal (rear and two sides) and
the luggage rack seal just push into place, no adhesive required.  If you
are re-using your original flat seal (the part that goes across the top of
the poptop where it comes down and meets the luggage rack), use a razorblade
to separate it from the 3-sided part (if it is an original VW seal, which is
all one piece), and then but the new seal right up to it.  (I provide a
little extra length so you can achieve a tight fit and trim to size.)  If
you are replacing the flat seal (I sell a very good duplicate of the
original), you should use some weatherstrip adhesive or silicone adhesive to
secure it, since unlike the other seals it does not use an aluminum clip.

- Ron Salmon
 The Bus Depot
 http://www.busdepot.com
 (215) 234-VWVW