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PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:01 pm    Post subject: pop top hold downs Reply with quote

1973 Campmobile Westfalia It's been 3 years and a new canvas tent finally installed. Where do the rubber hold down straps mount. I have 2 and I can not find a picture . Thanks
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Look through these.
Westfalia Pop Top

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 4:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

nope-nothing in that reading material regarding location of the rubber straps. Do they install on the sides or the rear? I have no idea- Thanks
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you need measurements, or will this work?

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks-there are 3! better go shopping...
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you have the third strap that goes to the back?
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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thanks-there are 3! better go shopping...


Did you know you can get it at most FLAPS in the Dorman "HELP!" section? Part number 42410 I think. I just found that our recently.

http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-42410-Hood-Hold-down-Latch/dp/B000COCRXM
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This one. It's different from the sides.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 8:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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OG rear latch hook for '69 camper


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aftermarket rear latch for '69 camper with homemade hook


drill the holes before bending
use a 3/8 wooden dowel to form the curve

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=457489&highlight=pop+latch
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

why couldn't I find that article TCash? man I better sharpen my search skills
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 4:32 pm    Post subject: 73 westy pop top brackets Reply with quote

i have the brackets for your pop top,can send pics
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