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Date:         Thu, 19 Nov 1998 19:47:23 -0800
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: High Roof Freaks Unite!!!
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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Of course, the stock VW high roof would be the best fit. I've seen them on the parts fiche, I dont know the price, or if they are readily available, though.

PerL 88 Syncro

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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