Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 10:16:40 -0800
Reply-To: kevinm@RED.PRIMEXTECH.COM
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From: Kevin Mikkelson <kevinm@RED.PRIMEXTECH.COM>
Subject: Re: High Roof Freaks Unite!!!
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The following web pages from Nigel and Shawn show examples of high roofs on
vanagons. I think they are both from Westfalia.
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright/vwimages.html
http://www.mtnds.com/nb/Westie.htm
The cutaway view on Shawn's page shows head rests for the back seat,
something I would like for our '89. Any one ever retrofit head rests for
the Westy back seat?
Kevin
Bothell, WA
'89 Westfalia
At 10:26 AM 11/19/98 EST, Mm Bitner wrote:
>After many years of debate (and arguments with my wife) I've decided to
>convert my '80 westy into a high roof. I simply can't deny the form follows
>function theory any longer. I saw the nicest conversion yesterday at my local
>VW dealer, but as is most often the case, I couldn't find any I.D. regarding
>the manufacturer...SO, Anyone who has any knowledge, experience, opinions,
>ANYTHING to say about these unique conversions, please let me know. I'm
really
>interested in knowing where I can find one that is designed for a vanagon
>(I've seen quite a few duct tape/silicone chop jobs and have no interest in
>turning my best friend into a frankenstein!) The one I saw yesterday fit
>perfectly, the tailgate and windshield angles lined up perfectly with the
top-
>looked great. The upper inside didn't look like it was intended to be a
>bed...just storage, but could probably go either way. I don't want anything
>too tall, and it has to have at least a couple small windows and a vent in
the
>roof. I live in Colorado and would be willing to travel a reasonable
distance,
>or find a way to have it shipped if anyone just so happens to have one lying
>around? salvage yards? (are there any vw salvage yard owners on the list??)
>Any prob's I might encounter w/ this conversion? Come one, come all -I need
>info...Any high roof VWclubs in the U.S.? Any interest in forming one? I've
>got a local van conversion place in town, but they don't seem to
interested in
>working on a "hippy van". Any info would be much appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>T.I.A.
>M&MBITNER
>Ft. Collins, CO.
>'80 Westy(soon to be conversion)
>'72 Bus
>'93 Passat GLX Wagon
>'86 Subaru
>
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