how to remove your old poptop tent or canvas in a 1968-1973

[vwuguy]

any comments or suggestions

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[Zelten]

Is that a stock bed up there? I've never seen a pre 74 with a bed that big? Otherwise,nice video. I'm sure it will help someone tackle that task. And bravo for doing it outside, in the snow!
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1978 Delux Campmobile
03 Jetta TDI
15 Q7 TDI

[vwuguy]

The bed is an euro camper top bed. This bed was an option on early bays in europe. This bed was from a 73 euro camper and the bed was gifted to me for my bus..
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[Zelten]

I just learned something new because of your video. That's a success in my opinion.
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1978 Delux Campmobile
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15 Q7 TDI

[vwuguy]

If you know anyone who wants a euro bed for there bus I would like to sell this one..
or I could make them a new one ..
way better than a cot
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[fes]

It looks like some of your OG alloy channels are missing/replaced with something else, the original ones are multiple pieces with curves at the corners with tiny phillips screws, You pretty much need a set of watch makers screwdrivers to get them out..
Toss that old brittle tack strip and get a new roll that you can order with your canvas ( I suggest Busdepot, best bang for the buck) You're going to want warm environment for installing this..
Buy or rent a pneumatic stapler, you wont regret it, especially around the front of the bus where quarters are tight..
When you go to reinstall, fit the top canvas inside then use a couple of 7' long 2x4s from top to floor so you can work around the bus and have the top elevated..
Follow instructions, fit the top of the canvas first then stretch around the bottom with the alloy channels with new stainless screws..the corners are a bitch..when your satisfied, reinstall rear hinge brackets and raise it up..
make final adjustments and don"t force it..
With some water on the taught parts on a warm day it will stretch a little
Good luck
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'68 Campmobile-Pedro
'15 Golf-Stella Blau
'56 Oval-The Turd (for now)

[71whitewesty]

4 more easy bolts and you can take the top off. I highly recommend it. Makes it much easier to put the new canvas on.
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71 Westy 1600 DP, all stock Bus 1
1970's Snow Trac 1600 SP (sold 12/2016)
1968 Tucker sno cat, sold 2021
1969 Tucker Sno cat 542
2017 VW Alltrac
71 tin top stock 1600 DP (project but runs)
Twin 71 White Westy, Bus 2, that I pulled from a 15 year slumber in a dry eastern WA field in 2015.
1966 Sundial Camper "Boomer"

[notchboy]

Mitch, thats a continental bed set up.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=275900&highlight=continental

vwguy looks like you have a bigger hole cut in the roof? I to recommend taking that top off and doing the staple at least in the garage, out of the snow You should call this thread - Extreme Top Repair Im just a wuss I guess.

Good info on top choices.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=405918&highlight=pop
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[vwuguy]

thanks for the comments anymore..
Does anyone have a dormobile roof ?
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[MonkeySee]

Would like more information on and possibly plans for that bed.

[MonkeySee]

And the hole in your roof is a lot bigger than a factory hole of an early Bay. Presumably to fit that bed in there.