Westy Roof

Post by **shaz and dan's van** » 12 Oct 2006, 18:11

We currently have a tintop & have been looking for an elevating roof so Dan can sleep up top.

Ideally was looking for a Devon or similar.

Have found someone with a Westy Roof on a van they are breaking.

Has anyone fitted one of these?

How easy/difficult are these to fit & what else will be required to convert?

or would you recommend I wait & hope I find a Devon or similar roof.

Any comments very welcome

Post by **mrsscoobydrew** » 13 Oct 2006, 07:44

Shaz we fitted a westy to ours this year it was hard work but worth it,if he's says its yours go for it as they don't come up very often.Then if you prefer the devon you can swap.

can send you some pics if you want.

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 13 Oct 2006, 14:47

Major metalwork to fit one, if you are handy with a jigsaw etc, then it should go OK. Make sure you get the full set-up, including the roof cut-out edging frame, the top bunk boards and hinges, the strengthening steel crossmember, all the locking mechanism and roof hinges, also get the front fibreglass storage tray that matches up to the pop-top. Don`t forget the full seal set, as they can be quite expensive to renew the full lot. Most / all parts available new, but can be expensive for Westy specific stuff. New canvas is around £150.

Try and get pics, measurements of the van it comes off to see how/where to fit it, specifically the cut-out in the roof panel, front and rear sizes, side to side etc, also roof lining and cab roof lining and brackets for the over-cab luggage tray thing. Don`t forget the sky-light and all fittings.

Other possiblity if a high-roof conversion with windows (ice-cream top) if you like the look, it`s a personal thing.

Post by **SteveW** » 13 Oct 2006, 17:08

These may help.
http://www.elpel.org/vw_westfalia.htm

http://homepage.mac.com/mwsnow/PhotoAlbum5.html

Good luck.

Steve Wheeler

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 13 Oct 2006, 17:30

Good series of fotos there mate. Just shows what work is involved, and they havn`t fitted it all as Westfalia did at the factory. The top bunk boards make for a flat bed to sleep on, gets round the roof curve problem, if you are stripping a full pop-top of a Westy make sure you get ALL the kit, down to every last bracket, bolt and finishing trim for a proper job. Don`t forget the brackets and interior trim caps for the front over-cab luggage rack.