Continental upper bed

FreedomBuild · Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 10:43 am Post subject:

I purchased a kit from member dreadnotmusic back in 2010 and I just got around to putting it together this year Laughing

. I have everything sorted but the upholstery. I am going to use Sunbrella Canvas Bay Brown Fabric to cover it but I don't know the size and type of foam I should be using. Can anyone help me out with this? I don't want to make the foam too thick or I will have issues closing the roof. What have other people been using for comfort and fitment?
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James Dwan · Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 6:33 am Post subject:

I bought the same kit and just got around to installing it this year. i couldn't find info on the foam either and ended up using a memory foam mattress which is too thick. I have 4" now but am thinking that it should be 2" max. luckily it is made of 2 2" layers so I'll end up peeling the top one off.
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FreedomBuild · Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 6:55 am Post subject:

Thanks for the reply James. That info comes in handy since I am about to guess on the thickness. I guestimated 3 inch max but I might scale it down now you have replied. I will post my results. Cool

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NASkeet · Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 8:22 am Post subject:

James Dwan · Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 8:52 am Post subject:

I bought the kit from stevem49090 and didnt see any mention on the foam thickness with his kit. I bought the plywood per his specs which are slightly different: 11/16" vs 16 mm. However the difference is minimal. It appears that the foam could be 1.3125" thick roughly. I'm gonna try 2" anyway since that is what I have, probably this weekend. I'll let ya'll know.

Just curious, did you leave the grab handle on the roof?
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FreedomBuild · Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 9:56 am Post subject:

No, I removed it.
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FreedomBuild · Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 9:57 am Post subject:

NASkeet

Here are links to some forum topic threads and classified advertisements, which you might find useful:

Classifieds Index > Parts > Type 2/Bus - Bay Window - 1968-79 > Westfalia Continental Roof Double Bed

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1060790

Although the above advertisement has lapsed, I know that the vendor, in Newport, Wales, makes these beds to order. More details of the bed and supports, are to be found in the UK-based links which follow.

The Late Bay » Mechanical & Technical » Mech & Tech » How to fit a Westfalia Continental Roof Bed

http://thelatebay.com/index.php?topic=365.0

The Late Bay » Mech, Tech & Products » Mechanical & Technical » westy bed in roof

http://thelatebay.com/index.php?topic=9414.0

The Late Bay » Marketplace » Parts For Sale, post '72 » Original Continental Double Roof Bed

http://thelatebay.com/index.php?topic=11802.0

The Late Bay forum, has had several problems with the server, over the past few years, so some topic threads might have been lost!

Board index » For Sale & Wanted section » Early Bay Parts for Sale & Wanted » Westfalia / Westy Continental Roof Double Bed 68 to 72

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=28066

This Early Bay thread, shows some good pictures of both the bed and the Westfalia Continental style mounting hardware, but it appears one will need to register with the forum, in order to gain access.

VZi, Europe's largest VW, community and sales > Volkszone Classifieds > Items For Sale - AUTO > [FOR SALE] Westfalia / Westy Continental Roof Double Bed 68 to 72

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=682746

VZi, Europe's largest VW, community and sales > Tech Forums > Aircooled Mechanical Tech > [INTERIOR] Westfalia Roof Bed headboard Clips

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=711981

Board index > KamperChat Forums > KamperTech » Roof Bed - Flap Hinge and Fasteners

http://www.justkampers.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=156457

Board index > KamperChat Forums > KamperTech » westfalia top bunk grommets????

http://www.justkampers.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=156023
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uziandari · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 2:04 pm Post subject: Custom Continental Bed

Hello guys. I made a custom continental bed with vintage screen printed fabric and memory foam (two sheets deep) in three panels. I had a 73 Camper but we had to part ways. Sad

The top panel (towards the nose of the bus) is just a pillow (no wood) as the pop-top wouldn't shut with it up there otherwise. It's on pretty thick birch panels. You can just climb up and pull the last panel up behind you when you're ready for sleep. I spent around 350 to make it. Looking to sell it for 450 for the 12+ hours I put into making it. That pillow sham is hand stitched! Smile

If you're interested PM me.

Lionhart94010 · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 3:56 pm Post subject:

Plan on doing this mod some day :0)
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pierrox · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:35 am Post subject:

Unfortunately, Jon (Faux) can't make them at the moment. So I'm looking for someone who does, any idea?

Alternatively, where can one find a description/dimension of the parts? I'm happy to get on the case and why not, make a small batch.

Hummer · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:28 pm Post subject: I'm interested

My kids are getting big enough now that we can't all fit in the lower bed and I don't want them falling out of that cot. I wanna rock this mod this year.

Anyone still selling the hardware kits?

Can you weld the hinges to the roof? Kind of uneasy about the drilling...

How heavy is this contraption? I'm an aerospace engineer. Wondering if there is a way to fabricate this out of something stronger and lighter. Very Happy

LouFilia · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:46 pm Post subject: Foam

Enjoyed reading the thread and you might try foamsource.com for foam. I don't know if 2-inches is too thick, but 1-inch of super high density foam paired with 1-inch of memory foam is great to sleep on. If you don't like memory foam, it can be changed out to your preferences. Just go to Custom Foam on the sidebar at their website.
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pierrox · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 2:29 pm Post subject:

Been emailing back and forth with Faux, but he's had to stop since he can't get all the parts anymore.

But, we found another person in the UK who makes them. We just spent today installing the bed in my brother's 71 and it's an awesome idea. The kit is pretty well made and that one doesn't have the same hinge system as the original model. Instead, there is a spare plank that you can install from up there. We ended up making a smaller one (the kids will sleep up there) so that they're not stuck there once they're up - there'll be a gap remaining in the roof opening.

And the guy making those was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended. See some pictures on his website :
http://www.vwevolution.co.uk/#/evolution-products/4560208444

FreedomBuild · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 1:28 pm Post subject:

So, I installed my continental bed last season and it works famously besides one thing. The front of the pop top doesn't close all the way down now. Embarassed

So I was thinking about adding some hold down straps to the front of the top to secure it. Has anyone done this? I was thinking of some nice leather hood straps such as these https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=8600

I had a good look and found that it's the foam on the matteress that is too thick. Since I had it custom upolstered I don't want to tear it apart to install thinner padding. Thoughts?
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Bala · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:25 am Post subject:

beatles4 · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:30 am Post subject:

I just found out about this and this seems to be the perfect solution so I can sleep in the pop top of my 69.

Vee Dub Nut · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:55 am Post subject:

notchboy · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:21 am Post subject:

pierrox · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 2:22 pm Post subject:


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