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Date:         Tue, 16 May 2000 20:42:05 -0700
Reply-To:     Greg <yeff@SOCAL.RR.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Greg <yeff@SOCAL.RR.COM>
Subject:      Re: Anyone ever try a Westy  "Chrome Dome"
Comments: To: "Joe L." <jliasse@TOAST.NET>

O.k., A few weeks ago I inquired about "Pop-top Insulation" Most responses referenced canvas insulation while camping. So I went on with my idea & used a sheet of 1/4" x 4' x 8' Foamcore. I removed all front P-Top fittings, took Measurements, cut it for the vent & Trimmed it a bit at the Back. I also used some Radiant Barrier (don't ask I've had it for a long time) It's basically like 2 sheets of aluminum foil with something in between that doesn't transfer the heat. I put it in between the Pop-Top & the Foamcore. It has not gotten that hot out here yet in So. CAL, But the van stays at leased 20 degrees F Cooler than it used to be Pop-Top down parked in the driveway.(Why do we park in a driveway & drive on a parkway?) Anyway it works Great & if you are a Photographer or just like to take pictures, it works great for Bouncing light off of for a nice soft light Effect.

Enjoy, Greg 86 GL Westy Granada Hills, CA

----- Original Message ----- From: Joe L. <jliasse@TOAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 9:52 AM Subject: Anyone ever try a Westy "Chrome Dome"

> A whole lot longer ago than I really care to contemplate I spent a sultry > summer going through Marine Corps boot camp in South Carolina. On days when > the sun really beat down and the temps climbed our tormentors would hand out > "Chrome Domes". These were helmet liners painted silver to reflect the sun > and (theoretically) keep our heads cooler than they otherwise would have > been, thus allowing a continuation of the fun and games without the > inconvenience of having too many collapsed bodies littering the area. > Every now and then I look at the fiberglass top of my non-airconditioned > Westy and wonder if a silver paint job would cool things down any better > than the present white paint job. Anyone ever try this? >


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