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Bnzz
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| I have the same top situation as you do. I have a 1970 westy bus that came to me without the pop up. I found a Sportsmobile top that I have rehabbed and am going to get a new canvas for. the question I have is fitting the canvas to the bus. do you know if it is attached the same way or is there an alteration that needs to take place? I know how it is attached to the top, it is the attachment to the bus itself that I am wondering about. |
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camit34
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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| Fantastic work! Looks great! |
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alman72
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 4:09 pm Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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| I have the same top situation as you do. I have a 1970 westy bus that came to me without the pop up. I found a Sportsmobile top that I have rehabbed and am going to get a new canvas for. the question I have is fitting the canvas to the bus. do you know if it is attached the same way or is there an alteration that needs to take place? I know how it is attached to the top, it is the attachment to the bus itself that I am wondering about. |
the same way as what? a westy? on a SM the bottom of the canvas is stapled to 2 long pieces of wood(sides), and the wood is screwed down to the top of the bus from the inside. the front and back are not as fresh in my memory. maybe particle board slat for the curve? ask in the sportsmobiles unite thread. |
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killerbee2003
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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| Bnzz wrote: |
| I have the same top situation as you do. I have a 1970 westy bus that came to me without the pop up. I found a Sportsmobile top that I have rehabbed and am going to get a new canvas for. the question I have is fitting the canvas to the bus. do you know if it is attached the same way or is there an alteration that needs to take place? I know how it is attached to the top, it is the attachment to the bus itself that I am wondering about. |
the same way as what? a westy? on a SM the bottom of the canvas is stapled to 2 long pieces of wood(sides), and the wood is screwed down to the top of the bus from the inside. the front and back are not as fresh in my memory. maybe particle board slat for the curve? ask in the sports mobiles unite thread. |
There is a strip of wood down each side about 3\8" thick by about 2 1\2" wide. The front and back have a strip of wood a little thinner , about 1\4" thick by about 1 1\4' wide. I can measure it if you need since I still have the originals. As alman72 said, they are screwed down to the roof of the bus, just on the outside of the rails of the frame of the pop top. These are the only pics I have right now that might help, let me know and I can take more if you need.
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Bnzz
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 4:49 am Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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| Thanks guys! That is the info I needed. |
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Spike0180
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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How is this coming along?
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killerbee2003
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 8:14 am Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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Project's been on hold last couple of months while I've been working on my house remodel. I got all my cabinet work roughed in and forgot to get on here and post progress. hoping to get some paint on the ol' girl in the next month or so.
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killerbee2003
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 8:35 am Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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So here's the cabinet build, which is pretty much where I'm at right now
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wcfvw69 
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 2:50 pm Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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Very nice! Now come fix mine! 
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alman72
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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| Damn, Son!! |
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cd sullivan
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 8:02 am Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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WOW looks great, nice work!
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killerbee2003
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 5:30 pm Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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Hey all, its been a really long break but I’ve finally made some more progress on my bus. Got her back from my buddy who sprayed her for me. Just waiting on doors and small stuff to get painted. Should have dash back next week.Now the fun part of trying to figure out how it all goes back together.
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Dibaltic
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| Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:34 am Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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| Looks great! |
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bus guy
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| Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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| Looks awesome |
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Ceckert64
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killerbee2003
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| Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:45 am Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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Some good progress being made lately. Getting the insulating wrapped up and cabinets installed
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killerbee2003
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| Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:47 am Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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killerbee2003
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| Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:58 am Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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Got the dash all back together. Loving the look of the “euro” dash.
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vannin
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:39 am Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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Wow man great work you should be proud.
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flcollins
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| Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 3:45 pm Post subject: Re: My 1970 Westy/Sportmobile hybrid build |
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| Man I can't wait to see an update. Love the blue! |
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