YIKES! I didn't know it was so contagious and/or addictive.

[ftp2leta]

Your French, i'm sure
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[silverlunace]

I see. That makes sense. So, is the top on your Westy heavy? Or is it just difficult?

I'm curious to know because I'm a woman too and I'm considering a Westy in a few years when my youngest son is a little older. (He's 5 now.) I'm fairly strong but not very tall.

Of course, there are upgrades and changes you can make to your Westy to make it more functional - like the Dometic fridge. I know there are other options out there. I've seen mention of a few different ones here on The Samba.
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Past VW's:
{1985 Vanagon GL - tan, "Bartok"}
{1986 Jetta - white, "Vanilla Chip"}
{1968 Baja Bug - multi - nameless}

[hiram6]

Before you give up on the Westy top because of it's weight, look here

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=364548&highlight=lift+shocks

I have these on my Westy, and can attest that they make opening and closing the top much easier.
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1985 Westy, 1.9L automatic (Daisy)
1996 Mazda Miata
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited

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[DAIZEE]

no I haven't given up on my Westy. I've found (someone told me) a solution for the back hydraulics that I have problems with. I like the hydraulics for the pop top.

I just don't have the strength to lift the top, I'm 5'7" (but advanced age and even with a stool I can't handle the up. I hang on it to close it. Its not a problem as there is always someone stronger around.
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83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

[levi]