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J Charlton 
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 Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:50 am Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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And They're off ....
Big honkin' crate of 22 NAHT tops on its way west
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NAHT hightop availability May 18 2023 -
Bend Oregon - for Oregon, California- (7 tot , 3 available), Kennewick Wa (6 tot, 1 available), Small Car Performance Fife Wa. (7 tot 4 avail ), Fairbanks Alaska (1 tot 0 avail)
Future availability TBD : Springfield Mass. Staunton Va, Florida, Colorado, Grand Junction Co., SLC probably late 2024 |
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dobryan
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J Charlton
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:28 am Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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The west has been re-supplied!!!
The shipment of 22 NAHT tops arrived in Kennewick Tuesday last. 22 sets of windows were there a month ahead of them. The first pickup of a top for a DIY is set for the weekend and there are several installer installs scheduled. Kevin (Garberville and mobile installs) will be picking up 8 of the tops for Northern California.
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NAHT hightop availability May 18 2023 -
Bend Oregon - for Oregon, California- (7 tot , 3 available), Kennewick Wa (6 tot, 1 available), Small Car Performance Fife Wa. (7 tot 4 avail ), Fairbanks Alaska (1 tot 0 avail)
Future availability TBD : Springfield Mass. Staunton Va, Florida, Colorado, Grand Junction Co., SLC probably late 2024 |
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jimf909
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| Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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Mike (purplepeopleeater here) in Kennewick installed my NAHT last year and I couldn't be more pleased: 24/7 standing room plus notable storage inside the van. Highly recommended.
Last weekend in eastern WA...
Forward bulkhead...
Rear storage area (I've since added a fence to contain the contents)...
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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J Charlton
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| Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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Latest NAHT picked up for an install from Mike in Kennewick Wa. Strapping the top on a van and then driving carefully seems to be the way of choice for people picking up tops for DIY
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NAHT hightop availability May 18 2023 -
Bend Oregon - for Oregon, California- (7 tot , 3 available), Kennewick Wa (6 tot, 1 available), Small Car Performance Fife Wa. (7 tot 4 avail ), Fairbanks Alaska (1 tot 0 avail)
Future availability TBD : Springfield Mass. Staunton Va, Florida, Colorado, Grand Junction Co., SLC probably late 2024 |
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J Charlton
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 9:31 pm Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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Eight tops and window sets picked up from Mike in Kennewick by Kevin and on their way to California. Kevin will be based in the Sacramento area now.
Kevin is pulling the tops with Falkor, a hightop conversion by Joel Lane of Colorado Springs.
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NAHT hightop availability May 18 2023 -
Bend Oregon - for Oregon, California- (7 tot , 3 available), Kennewick Wa (6 tot, 1 available), Small Car Performance Fife Wa. (7 tot 4 avail ), Fairbanks Alaska (1 tot 0 avail)
Future availability TBD : Springfield Mass. Staunton Va, Florida, Colorado, Grand Junction Co., SLC probably late 2024 |
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Jeff's Old Volks Home
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 8:44 am Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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John, are you Bringing any tops to Busfusion?
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J Charlton
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| Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:48 am Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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From the thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=662106
Notwithstanding the comments about plastidip, I think this van looks great
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NAHT hightop availability May 18 2023 -
Bend Oregon - for Oregon, California- (7 tot , 3 available), Kennewick Wa (6 tot, 1 available), Small Car Performance Fife Wa. (7 tot 4 avail ), Fairbanks Alaska (1 tot 0 avail)
Future availability TBD : Springfield Mass. Staunton Va, Florida, Colorado, Grand Junction Co., SLC probably late 2024 |
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canasync
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| Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:34 am Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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These are basically a new and improved version of the Get-Away tops. He just had a fresh mold made and the new tops will be a little thicker than the originals. It sounds like there will be very little, if any, trimming needed. It may need some sanding to fit but not much more than that.
I look forward to getting mine soon 
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Coast Mountain Hightop - Comming Soon
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J Charlton
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:17 am Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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Nice conversion by Riley in Calgary. The van is pretty well fully dressed to have a seamless inside/outside experience with comfort and convenience.
I like the way his exoskeletal racking transfers all weight down to the gutters and obviously provides flexibility in terms of providing for the attachment of virtually anything, anywhere.
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NAHT hightop availability May 18 2023 -
Bend Oregon - for Oregon, California- (7 tot , 3 available), Kennewick Wa (6 tot, 1 available), Small Car Performance Fife Wa. (7 tot 4 avail ), Fairbanks Alaska (1 tot 0 avail)
Future availability TBD : Springfield Mass. Staunton Va, Florida, Colorado, Grand Junction Co., SLC probably late 2024 |
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J Charlton
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| Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:29 am Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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Super Syncro T3 by Jeff Hogue jeffsoldvolkshome.com
and a beautiful interior
TDI syncro, hightop and much much more!!
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NAHT hightop availability May 18 2023 -
Bend Oregon - for Oregon, California- (7 tot , 3 available), Kennewick Wa (6 tot, 1 available), Small Car Performance Fife Wa. (7 tot 4 avail ), Fairbanks Alaska (1 tot 0 avail)
Future availability TBD : Springfield Mass. Staunton Va, Florida, Colorado, Grand Junction Co., SLC probably late 2024 |
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purplepeopleeater
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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Looking sharp still Jim 😎
See you at decent on bend this year?
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Mike (purplepeopleeater here) in Kennewick installed my NAHT last year and I couldn't be more pleased: 24/7 standing room plus notable storage inside the van. Highly recommended.
Last weekend in eastern WA...
Forward bulkhead...
Rear storage area (I've since added a fence to contain the contents)...
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jimf909
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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TDI syncro, hightop and much much more!! |
Super-cool! I'd love to know the details behind the rear bulkhead. Are those simple doors and what does it look like inside? The storage under the windows is also a great use of space.
I'm noodling different ideas with shelves, doors and possibly long drawer or two. I like the use of the non-vertical space on the sides (perfect for tent/tarp poles, etc.).
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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jimf909
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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| purplepeopleeater wrote: |
Looking sharp still Jim 😎
See you at decent on bend this year?
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It sure is looking good! I just finished a 5K mile trip and everything worked great. Always-on standing room can't be beat. Next up is improved storage for the rear bulkhead and some sort spice rack enhancement/cabinet.
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Do not get killed, do not kill others.
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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purplepeopleeater
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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Spice rack you say? 😃I could build you a matching gate of sorts for the rear
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Looking sharp still Jim 😎
See you at decent on bend this year?
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It sure is looking good! I just finished a 5K mile trip and everything worked great. Always-on standing room can't be beat. Next up is improved storage for the rear bulkhead and some sort spice rack enhancement/cabinet. |
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ragnarhairybreeks
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:35 pm Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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Good friend Simon (simonslp on the Samba ) has an original getaway hightop, salvaged from an aircooled vanagon and put onto his 91 syncro westy. I think it's one of the nicer high top shapes.
Alistair
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simonslp
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:13 pm Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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Those new tops look great. Nice to see some more folks will have the chance to enjoy the getaway top.
I can recommend the Getaway style, I've loved the heck out of mine since I installed it back in 2012 (install thread here https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=513449).
The interior is spacious, bigger than the adventurewagen style although not as huge as the Westfalia and NAHT tops. It's possible for a full size person to sleep up there but it's tight and I wouldn't suggest it for more than one or for long term camping. A few pics (nowadays t's better finished out, with led strip lighting etc but not as new new new .
The price is great too, I paid 1000 for mine in rough-but-solid used shape, had to do a lot of work to get it up to snuff.
One thing to note, finding and installing windows and skylight/fan will be a little complex and will require some significant dough and head scratching.
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jimf909
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| Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: New Hightop Option |
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Spice rack you say? 😃I could build you a matching gate of sorts for the rear
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I'm keeping you in mind. 
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
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