1970 westy roof canvas - which brand?

[Bushoarder]

Afternoon!

I’m in a quandary, there are several pop top canvas suppliers, I’m sure some are using the same sources...

Which is the better fitting / correct window sizes etc? I don’t mind spending on the right one.

Seen
Wolfsburg west
Custom and commercial
Just kampers
VW heritage

Anyone have fitted them with feedback?

Cheers


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[g16stu]

Does anyone have any reviews, how about proudtopop? anyone else that make custom canvas?

 

[ozziedog]

I have a late Devon canvas from proud to pop. It felt a bit plasticky but has been great for well over five years. I did fit it myself as well, and it went on easy enough.

 

[Clem]

Mines a Wolfsburg West canvas, though it came from CIP1. I thought most of them were WW canvases?

Mines been great, the bright orange has faded despite me treating it when new, but its in good condition and remains weather tight. Reccomended.

 

[Graham L]

We only ever fitted WW ones supplied through Schofield's, best quality out there ( we refused to fit cheaper ones), dont be fooled into buying a 'cheaper one' as you'll regret it when you come to fit it, best to remove the roof to fit it as really hard to get the canvas fitted correctly to the roof otherwise as it folded over so you don't see the fixings

 

[garytype2]

100% Wolfsburg West or if going budget VW NLA fit well

 

[Aldaol]

Afternoon!

I’m in a quandary, there are several pop top canvas suppliers, I’m sure some are using the same sources...

Which is the better fitting / correct window sizes etc? I don’t mind spending on the right one.

Seen
Wolfsburg west
Custom and commercial
Just kampers
VW heritage

Anyone have fitted them with feedback?

Cheers


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Might also be worth checking out Campervan Culture. They are based I think in West Sussex, they supply and can also fit if required, their own "good quality" Westy canvas tops, in beige or ornage (I think?). Just a thought and maybe worth taking a look.

Campervan Culture

Everything you need for your next adventure.

campervanculture.com

 

[Huyrob]

I fitted a new one from NLA. I have a 71 Westy which had the original canvas on. The new one was a perfect fit , and as good a quality as the original with 3 windows , all zipped with nets and the rear one with the opening panel. I took the roof off to make it easier and lined the fibreglass with stretchy carpety stuff. Really pleased. Don’t forget to order the plastic trim as your old stuff will be brittle and not fit to re-use.
Ps they do a cheaper one but I went with the higher grade one.

 

[Aldaol]

Might also be worth checking out Campervan Culture. They are based I think in West Sussex, they supply and can also fit if required, their own "good quality" Westy canvas tops, in beige or ornage (I think?). Just a thought and maybe worth taking a look.

Campervan Culture

Everything you need for your next adventure.

campervanculture.com

VW T2 Early Bay 3 Window Westfalia Roof Canvas *CVC PRODUCED BEST QUALITY* (Up to 1973) ORANGE ​

£349.99 £314.99Inc VAT

FYI, currently reduced in their "Black Friday" promo

 

[Aldaol]

VW T2 Early Bay 3 Window Westfalia Roof Canvas *CVC PRODUCED BEST QUALITY* (Up to 1973) ORANGE ​

£349.99 £314.99Inc VAT

FYI, currently reduced in their "Black Friday" promo

Other years (and beige) available

 

[W1K1]

I bought mine from bus depot, but it looks like rock auto carries the same thing too. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=405918&start=240

 

[Mehal]

I noticed the frame of my top - 77 bus - was rubbing against the canvas when I put it up. It was also in contact and pushing against it when up. As a precaution I got two iron on patches, normally for kids jeans, and reinforced the canvas with an added layer. They are easy to put on with some heat and pressue. A dollar store or fabric outlet will have them. Was even able to get a pretty good colour match.
3 years and still doing a good job

 

[ozziedog]

I noticed the frame of my top - 77 bus - was rubbing against the canvas when I put it up. It was also in contact and pushing against it when up. As a precaution I got two iron on patches, normally for kids jeans, and reinforced the canvas with an added layer. They are easy to put on with some heat and pressue. A dollar store or fabric outlet will have them. Was even able to get a pretty good colour match.
3 years and still doing a good job

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,what a great idea.