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PostPosted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:14 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

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?Waldo? wrote:
Oh boy? Someone stacked 5 tops onto a van without strapping them down and then hit the freeway. It's no surprise that one flew off the stack. If there was justice it would have landed on the idiot who thought that was a good idea.

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You’re not giving them any credit for strapping the van to the truck. Very Happy

There is no "associative property" with strapping.


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

This might be old news, but I just stumbled upon it... Shocked

https://vanagonwestfaliaparts.com/collections/led-lighting/products/reimo-hightop

And

https://vanagonwestfaliaparts.com/collections/led-lighting/products/reimo-t3-interior-conversion-kit
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

joetiger wrote:
This might be old news, but I just stumbled upon it... Shocked

https://vanagonwestfaliaparts.com/collections/led-lighting/products/reimo-hightop

And

https://vanagonwestfaliaparts.com/collections/led-lighting/products/reimo-t3-interior-conversion-kit


That interior kit is a bargain and looks perfect for those that need to raise the engine lid due to a conversion. Crap load of storage under that back cushion! Shocked
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

Autostadt West is also a Reimo distributor

http://autostadtwest.com/
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PostPosted: Thu May 24, 2018 8:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

Hi all, I am trying to figure out how the factory VW high tops were installed. If they were glued on or if it was bracelets/nuts/bolts? I am looking to purchase a factory hard top, the top and mounting hardwear (if there is any) only. Concerned that if they were applied with adhesive it might be even more difficult to find just the factory top for sale.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:28 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

Zeitgeist 13 wrote:
Autostadt West is also a Reimo distributor

http://autostadtwest.com/


So is Santa Cruz Campers in Santa Cruz, Ca
I know he has three Reimo tops in stock.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:44 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

Henley wrote:
Hi all, I am trying to figure out how the factory VW high tops were installed. If they were glued on or if it was bracelets/nuts/bolts? I am looking to purchase a factory hard top, the top and mounting hardwear (if there is any) only. Concerned that if they were applied with adhesive it might be even more difficult to find just the factory top for sale.


For a true Westfalia high top, this thread has lots of information. Good luck on your search!

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=480815&highlight=limey++high++top
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zentaka wrote:
Here's a picture of my AdventureWagen:

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It gets lots of funny looks but I don't mind, so do I...

Sometimes when I'm driving by I hear kids say things like "Mommy look at the funny van!".

Thanks for the thread, good to see other people adventuring in their high tops!

-Zen


LOL "Mommy look at that funny van!" hahaha I'm die'n.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:48 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

The high roof appeal was strong but we wanted more room in general so went outside the VW circle when this one turned up. We'll be giving up the Westy once the Dodge is rolling and the buildout has begun.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:50 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

OMG that Dodge is enormous! Shocked
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:54 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

No longer than your typical full-size four-door longbed pickup, and it's only nine feet tall. I calculated that while the Westy (empty of cabinets and rear seat) would hold about one cord of wood behind the front seats the Dodge would hold three. That's a lot of space.

It would actually fit in the garage if the door were tall enough. I may have a new household project ahead of me.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

Howdy Folks!

I know there is a lot of information on what Westy's are worth out there. However, I have a hightop that I've built out myself with the Fiberine style roof. I'm not looking to sell but I am curious about what I may potentially have as an asset. There are a lot of different hightop options with the Adventure Wagon, NAHT, REIMO, and a few others.

My curiosity is, what is the market price for these vans? It looks like most hightops on the classifieds are either air-cooled adventure wagons (for around $10,000) and Syncro water-cooled vans (for around $40,000). What are folks' thoughts on hightop pricing on 2wd water-cooled vans? Or more importantly, for folks who may have had a hightop van, what was its condition, set up, and what did you sell it for?

Any insight or experience out there? Especially beyond the easy answer of "whatever someone would be willing to pay for it?" Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 2:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

campism wrote:
The high roof appeal was strong but we wanted more room in general so went outside the VW circle when this one turned up. We'll be giving up the Westy once the Dodge is rolling and the buildout has begun.
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That dodge is the same length as Vanalong (20ft)
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

Is Coast Mountain hightops still around?
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 4:40 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

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No longer than your typical full-size four-door longbed pickup, and it's only nine feet tall. I calculated that while the Westy (empty of cabinets and rear seat) would hold about one cord of wood behind the front seats the Dodge would hold three. That's a lot of space.


I once did that in my '68 Westy. Pulled out the interior and drove up to the hills where I could buy some wood...I had so much wood that the tires were rubbing on speed bump and this was a lifted Westy with 15" tires.
If I remember correctly the '68 was rated at 3/4 ton capacity.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 5:11 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

That was a volume calculation. I'd never subject the vehicle to such a load. I did once bring home about fifteen 80# bags of concrete for a project and was amazed at how well the Westy handled the load.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 5:12 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

Steve M. wrote:
campism wrote:
No longer than your typical full-size four-door longbed pickup, and it's only nine feet tall. I calculated that while the Westy (empty of cabinets and rear seat) would hold about one cord of wood behind the front seats the Dodge would hold three. That's a lot of space.


I once did that in my '68 Westy. Pulled out the interior and drove up to the hills where I could buy some wood...I had so much wood that the tires were rubbing on speed bump and this was a lifted Westy with 15" tires.
If I remember correctly the '68 was rated at 3/4 ton capacity.


Getting off topic but I once had 2400 lbs of gravel (scale weighed at exit) in my '71 bus. Still had travel left in the suspension. Good thing I had only 8 miles to get home as the little 1600cc aircooled engine did not like that load much... Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:07 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

How to install an Adventurewagen high top?

Hi guys I just became the proud owner of a VW Vanagon 1.9 diesel and I am transferring an Adventurewagen high top from another van.
I already removed it from the donor van but I have 3 doubts now that everything is taken down:

1. In the original installation there were 2 rubber bands with metal mesh inside in the front part and in the back. They cover the screws and sit right above the rubber of the windshield. What is the right sequence of installing there rubber bands with metal mesh? Do you first put the caulking, then put the high top on top with the rubber band already pushed in, the open the rubber band and put the screws in? Or do you first set the high top on top of cauking, then try to lift it slightly to push through the rubber band underneath and put the screws inside?
Where can I buy this heavy duty rubber bands with metal mesh?

2. Inside the Adventurewagen there is a wood trim on both sides that go along the length of the van. They sit horizontally right between the metal roof and where the fiberglass high top starts. They are screwed in into the metal frame of the roof. Do you put these wood trims in before you put the high top or after? I noticed that before I took the high top out, these trims were not coming out eventhough I had unscrewed them completely. I believe this was because the high top gets more narrow as it goes up so it was kind of not allowing them to go up and out. I did not push very hard but that was my impression. Which makes me think that I have to put the trims first in and then lower the high top on top, otherwise it may not work or it may push the contact out between the cauking and the high top if I try to put them in after the high top is lowered in place.

3. On both sides of the high top , I really liked those original chrome trims but when I popped them out, the metal rails in which they clip and in which the screws are bolted are rusted and degraded. So does anyone know where one can buy these metal straps with the exact same dimension?
Otherwise I would have to buy an aftermarket RV strap with vinyl cover which is not that cool

Sorry about the long confusing description but if you have done this before, you would know what I am talking about. I will try to post some pictures of the above points.
Help is much appreciated!

I WOULD LOVE TO HIRE SOMEBODY WITH EXPERIENCE IN HIGH TOP INSTALLATION FOR A DAY TO COME HELP ME WITH THE INSTALL, CAULKING AND ADJUSTMENT. I am the Bay Area.

P.S. I have a body / frame chassis and a lot of parts left for sale from the donor 1981 VW Vanagon (gas)
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 1:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread - high top roof windows water Reply with quote

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Does anyone has these flares above the high top roof?
If so I would love to know who makes them.
The side windows on the high top roof are prone to water infiltration through the hinge on the top of the windows, so I am curious as to what other solutions have people found out?
I saw some mounting rubber strips on top of the upper hinge and screwing the rubber strips with some alu flat strips. I kind of like the flares better.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 5:57 am    Post subject: Re: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

That looks like a typical aftermarket sunroof fairing. We bought one for our '05 Civic. Check Weathertech, but I don't know if they list measurements or just vehicle applications, which won't help much.

https://www.weathertech.com/sunroof-wind-deflector/
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