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Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:36 am

What is the best & easy way to replace the canvas? Should I remove the pop top and do it on the ground , or leave it in place? I need to paint the whole westy any way? :roll: Any help is appreciated.

Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:18 am

There is no easy way to replace the canvas. Search the forums, there are plenty of topics covering canvas replacement.

Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:24 am

As said, do a search. I did my '71 with the top on - I wouldn't say it was hard. Couple of hours, patience and a staple gun. That's about it.

Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:01 am

I redid my canvas with the top on. I had a hard time understanding the directions in bently(they give instructions/photos, but with the top off), at first, but got it replaced right with the fold over, and hiding the staples. And I did it by myself...just take your time, be patient

Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:22 am

There are a few threads about this if you search on canvas replace*

Here's one - please read this and add to it, if needed
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=135134

Here's a link from the Helpful topics thread at the top of this section
http://www.type2.co.uk/canvas/newslist.htm