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1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 29 Jan 2019, 19:24
by Ginojasper
Hi all,
I’m looking at the option of changing my high top to pop top. Would this be a straight forward job to carry out or is it more involved?
I like the high top for ease of use but strong wind does effect driving whilst on motorways.
Please could anyone with any knowledge of this job or which you prefer for different for or against.
Thanks
Andrew :ok

1983 Westfalia joker high top 1.9

Re: 1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 29 Jan 2019, 20:31
by davidoft1
There a few threads on here about it , I’ve got a spare poptop if you decide to do it

Re: 1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 29 Jan 2019, 22:07
by Ginojasper
Which kind, is it complete, what condition etc have you any photos? How much are you looking for?

Re: 1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 30 Jan 2019, 08:34
by davidoft1
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Re: 1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 30 Jan 2019, 09:36
by davidoft1
Needs a roof canvas, cut it round the pillars 3 inches down, roof bed skylight everything except the roof cushions
£1200

Re: 1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 31 Jan 2019, 21:13
by Ginojasper
Thanks for reply, do you have more photos of the roof please. Does it have the front section that is separate from the pop top

Re: 1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 31 Jan 2019, 21:29
by davidoft1
Ginojasper wrote:Thanks for reply, do you have more photos of the roof please. Does it have the front section that is separate from the pop top

As above it’s all there apart from
The cushion for the roof bed

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Re: 1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 01 Feb 2019, 17:53
by Ginojasper
Is there anything you could do on the price as new canvas and would need haulage up to Bolton plus respect.There’s a few others I’m looking at which are lower priced.
With the cost of fitting etc need to keep the cost down as much as I can

Re: 1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 01 Feb 2019, 18:21
by Ginojasper
Are the rubber seals in need of replacement?
You say you’ve cut it 3 inch down on the pillars, is the gutter in good nick

Re: 1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 01 Feb 2019, 18:31
by davidoft1
Ginojasper wrote:Are the rubber seals in need of replacement?
You say you’ve cut it 3 inch down on the pillars, is the gutter in good nick


Gutters are perfect, I’ll take a look at the seals, I’ve not cut it yet, I’ve sent you a pm

Re: 1983 westfalia high top to pop top

Posted: 02 Feb 2019, 22:38
by Ginojasper
If there’s anyone else out there who knows of a pop to roof for a Westfalia for sale could you please get in touch :ok