VW T2 Pop Top Canvas Replacement?

Hi all, I need to replace the old canvas on our 74 VW T2 Bay (See pics for the roof type, it’s the one with 2 mushroom vents) I have found a couple of suppliers online for around £350 - £400 to replace the canvas. I’m trying to save a bit of cash but also to do a nice job, I noticied they are made from PVC coated polyester, has anyone had any experience of making their own canvas? You can get the same fabric/thickness from banner printers cut to size for around £80 - £100, it will need to be welded or stitched. What are your thoughts is it worth trying or should I pay for a replacement? Thanks in advance. Dan

 

@Baysearcher knows someone who may be able to copy yours

 

Thanks for your replies, do you have the bloke from Bristol’s contact details/website? Do you know roughly how much it costs? What are your thoughts on using a banner printer and then welding the canvas together?

 

Wow didn’t expect that price. Will drop him an email now. Much appreciated

 

I’m after the exact same thing buddy! Greatful if you can let me know what he says and I may place an order in conjunction with yours if that’d be ok! As I don’t have my old one too template from


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Sure no problem, do you have the same pop top roof? I will reply as soon as I receive one

 

I do mate, the exact same brown yellow and whatever other colour pinstripe rotten as an old pair! Fell to bits a couple years back and haven’t yet but the bullet and spent the 300 plus! So yes, very keen to see what reply you get! And what colour are you going for??


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Thanks, will call him also tomorrow

 

I think we are going for a plain white one but I have asked if he has colour options. What colour do you want? Will let you know what he says

 

A plain white one would do me fine but would like to know his colour choices! yea lemme know the details buddy! Thanks for that appreciate it


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Does he fit them or just supply material? Got a picture of yours?

 

Cheers, ive included a 130mm overlap on top on top of the height

Measurements:
Height 540mm + 130mm overlap
Width 1140mm
Length 2200mm