Aluminum Pop Top?

[Rollaways]

Hello, first time poster!
During the search for our dream van, we stumbled across a '69 Ford Econoline with an aluminum pop top. It was honestly the main reason we even humored buying a van that old and worn-in.

We love the functionality of pop-tops, but don't like the look of fabric, and it seems like they're all made of fabric. 
We realize there are surely flaws in having a pop-top like the one below, but it was a perfect fit for our ideal build.

After doing research online, I figured out it's the Freeway Traveler conversion, made by Dodge in '66. We can't seem to find ANY other info on it online, only pictures of the brochure. No listings for purchase, on a car or not.

We're looking for more info & your thoughts on this pop-top. If we can't track one down at salvage yards, we want to re-create it. Or pay someone to, I guess someone who works with metal? Any tips/advice? Thanks!  :heart:  (For reference, we have a Ford '90 Club Wagon)

Here's what the pop top looks like:

 

[hugemoth]

I have something similar from a 64 Econoline Travelwagon that I junked years ago. I built a camper for my Toyota pickup to put it on which I'm camping in right now. Its a very clever design that goes up in a couple seconds. Sturdy and doesn't leak. You might still be able to find one at a wrecking yard somewhere. The top was made by Calthorp in England.

 

[hugemoth]

Sorry for the funky formatting. My browser gives me trouble on this site. Here is my camper which I'm camping in right now.

 

[ckelly78z]

Cool van, but near impossible to find. Maybe you could design a similar set up for a newer/larger cargo van, and still be able to give it some character.

BTW, welcome to the forums.

 

[Rollaways]

I have something similar from a 64 Econoline Travelwagon that I junked years ago. I built a camper for my Toyota pickup to put it on which I'm camping in right now. Its a very clever design that goes up in a couple seconds. Sturdy and doesn't leak. You might still be able to find one at a wrecking yard somewhere. The top was made by Calthorp in England.

This is SO helpful, thanks! Unlike the '66 square version, I've been able to find a lot info on these. I found a listing and may buy one, actually! WAY cheaper than Fiberine.

Sorry for the funky formatting. My browser gives me trouble on this site. Here is my camper which I'm camping in right now.

Thank you, this is cool!

Cool van, but near impossible to find. Maybe you could design a similar set up for a newer/larger cargo van, and still be able to give it some character.

BTW, welcome to the forums.

Seriously impossible to find! I'm surprised the '62 pop tops are easier to track down.

 

[Southwest]

You can check around the small salvage yards in NM but also the auction houses . 

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https://www.circlemauctions.net/

https://willardhallauctions.com/

https://www.bmjauction.com/

 

[maki2]

I have a canvas pop-up top. I can't say as I understand your objection to them. Sure a fiberglass top might be more stable but I like the improved mileage and reduced weight I get with a canvas pop-up. I have had it up in lots of stormy weather and had zero leaks. But when I put the new fabric in I did choose a UV resistant fabric that is urethane coated on the inside.