Pop-top repairs
The Jury is out on whether pop-tops are aesthetically pleasing, but you can’t argue with the extra space and usability they offer. The trouble is, whilst fibreglass doesn’t rust, it can still suffer with age.
The pop-top on the project ’73 Westy we’ve got here is typical of many ‘dry climate’ import Buses; the heat has literally cooked it over the years, damaging the gelcoat and cracking around the wood frame. Our step-by-step guide here shows you how to bring it back to life before we move on to fitting a new canvas and seals next month.
01 PREPARE / REMOVE POP-TOP
Preparation is key, especially if you plan to do the work outside. Our advice is to read through this feature, plan ahead for every eventuality and get together all the parts, tools and materials before you begin. Living in this beautiful country of ours, you will also need to make plans based around the weather forecast and factor in
