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ragnarhairybreeks
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 Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Getaway Hightop install (PIC HEAVY) |
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| simonslp wrote: |
It's high enough for me, a little short for the gawky gangly overheight mutants out there  |
Simon,
I think you meant to write:
"high enough for the freakishly short mutant hightop owners out here"
signed, the sexily tall,
alistair
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Vanagon Nut
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| Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: Getaway Hightop install (PIC HEAVY) |
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| simonslp wrote: |
..... a little short for the gawky gangly overheight mutants out there |
I resemble that remark. JK. 
Thanks very much for the height info!
Neil.
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simonslp
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| Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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Oh and yes, I've looked at quite a few getaway roofs and they all have the same shape and size afaik
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simonslp
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| Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Getaway Hightop install (PIC HEAVY) |
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Hi Van Nut
You can see in the pics that the interior ceiling is stepped behind the vent. The vent area's ceiling is about 6'1", the rear area about 6'6" I think. It's high enough for me, a little short for the gawky gangly overheight mutants out there
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Vanagon Nut
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| Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: Getaway Hightop install (PIC HEAVY) |
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So what is the interior height?
Are all Getaway tops the same dimension?
Thanks!
Neil.
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Interior:
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Kopasz
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I have to clarify, "Caulk Galore" is the production company, no relation to the actor
alistair
PS Caulk Galore's tag line/mission statement is "We Get Everywhere" |
Their tagline would be that much better if it was "We get IT everywhere."
Just sayin'.
Also, has anybody ever used duct mastic (from a tub, not tube) for van projects? Definitely messy, but I have been using it as vibration and pseudo sound deadening on hard to reach places, like in the front doors.
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ragnarhairybreeks
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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I have to clarify, "Caulk Galore" is the production company, no relation to the actor
alistair
PS Caulk Galore's tag line/mission statement is "We Get Everywhere"
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photogdave
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syncropatrick
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| syncropatrick: 16" syncro westy with dehler profi top? Be still my beating, drooling heart! Pretty sure regret won't be a problem. Pics please! |
I should just clarify that my van is a Syncro 16" with a Westy roof transplant, rather than a factory Westy.
The interior is a homemade work in progress started from a raggedy 8 seater Caravelle, done to my current bodging standards. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodging#English_slang
Pics will follow. I'll start a new thread as and when.
Simon, I admire your craftwork. |
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SyncroGhia
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I must get on with mine... too many projects!!
We're looking forward to the same scenario... not having to put the roof up, nice and warm, less noise, no problems when it rains (happens a lot here!) etc etc.
Well done.
Not sure I'd have had the balls to do that to an original Westy Syncro poptop!
MG
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Jedi
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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Great job Simon.. That thing looks sweet and the finishing touches are super cool.
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simonslp
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hi klueinc; I'm pretty sure condensation will be as big an issue with the hightop (even w/ powered vent) as it is with the poptop. The hightop is less breatheable and also tends to build condensation when colder ouside than inside. My plans include the powered vents and a permanent supply of 'dry z air' (or similar).
One sure benefit of a hightop is that the kid is guaranteed comfy upstairs in all weather.
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kuleinc
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purplepeopleeater
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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man....I need a hightop.
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karush
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 6:18 pm Post subject: hightop |
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| Great job on the build. I have a couple of questions since I'm planning on doing a similar build. What kind of paint did you use. How did you fasten the foam insulation to the fiberglass.. How is the hightop fastened to the rain gutters of the vanagon. And lastly, what kind of window did you find on Ebay, Are there more. Thanks, Paolo |
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simonslp
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Aww shucks y'all, thanks for all the nice comments!   Blushhing 
mickyfin: You never know, the wife might change her mind when she stands up inside, turns on the fan over the stove, pulls pots and pans from the head-height cupboard, goes into the fridge for ingredients and cooks you up some bacon and beer!!
syncropatrick: 16" syncro westy with dehler profi top? Be still my beating, drooling heart! Pretty sure regret won't be a problem. Pics please!
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levi
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I agree about the fine line between cool and fugly with hi-tops.
In your case..... definitely NOT fugly.
Very cool 
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Bercilak
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The line between brilliance and stupidity is usually drawn in very tight, careful strokes by an obsessive person who makes a virtue of vice by meticulously crafting greatness one overly-engineered and precision-crafted step at a time. Your work is impressive by any standard.
I'm not a huge fan of hightops, but your post makes an excellent argument for having one. I'm more than a bit jealous... maybe I'll start looking around!
Thanks for the post ~ informative and engaging.
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wildenbeast
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Amazing work and attention to detail. I like the two color scheme for your paint choice as well. I've had both a high top and a pop top and share some of your same feelings. I really like the pop top for the camping part of the van, but enjoyed the high top for hauling skis, mountain bikes, and so much more. Enjoy your "new" van.
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syncropatrick
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:44 am Post subject: |
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Me likey!
After 3 years of poptop I was hankering back to my hightop days.
In 3 days time I take delivery of a gutted 2WD rolling shell with Dehler Profi roof intact and then start the project of taking Westy roof off my Syncro 16" and attaching the high-top. Seeing you do similar fills me with confidence, as at the mo I'm at the 'oh no what have I let myself in for' phase! |
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