Westy poptop transplant...NOW DONE!

[LeeME3]

Ok so the fitting of the Westy roof to the Tintop is underway and so far so good. Couple questions though...

1. Does anyone know is the roof double or single skinned and if double roughly what gap between the layers?

2. I know that working out where to fix the rear brackets/hinges is going to be 'interesting'....don't suppose anyone has the measurements or a template or maybe a kind existing owner could take some close up pics with a ruler layed next to it?

Thanks in advance, and I'm taking plenty of pics so if all goes well I'll post up a how to. If all goes badly I'll post the pics of how not to!

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[Plasticman]

Picks as you go along are best for you and us as you may get a heads up on something to make life easier
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[LeeME3]

All done bar the internal trimming. An interesting and at times challenging job but within the skills of a competent DIYer I'd say. Will post a how to when I've sorted the pics and got back from hols.

Meanwhile here's a few before, during, after shots...










Got the solar panel fixed up and basic wired as well:

[Plasticman]

Ah i thought you were doing a pop conversion not just the standing room ....sorry my mistake enjoy hols
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[LeeME3]

Oh lord no not the full roof transplant. I have managed to get the Westy bed working above the rear roof section though which is rather pleasing!

[Plasticman]

hehe
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[nutbox]

Looking good, looking forward to more pics.

[steviewright]

Looks Fab mate I'm.hoping to.do.this next year by sending van to http://www.poptoproofs.co.UK" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; but its best part of £2200! I am a garage door installer competent with grinders drills etc did you but your roof new? Have to put in stabilisers? Or just cut between the two roof supports in your panel van? Looks great