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Date:         Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:34:47 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net>
Subject:      Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
Comments: To: Ken Wyatt <kokopellis@att.net>

I used to work in a bike shop, and it sounds quite feasible to me. Brake cable housing can be purchased in 100' rolls, as I recall.

Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Wyatt" <kokopellis@att.net> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 11:08 PM Subject: Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?

> Hey Vanagonauts, > > I've been discussing curtain cable replacement with a few breadloaf and > vanagon owners. After examining the original curtain retaining setup, > we speculate that one could use the exterior shell of a bicycle brake > cable with the cable removed as the curtain holder. > > To attach to your van, screw an eyelet screw hook into the end of the > cable, fasten this onto the van by drilling a small hole and using a > small phillips screw to attach to the van frame. > > These cables shells are flexible, strong and are basically the same as > the original equip. Of course this was garage chatter and hasn't been > tested but visually it looks quite possible. > > Maybe I should put a kit together, : ) > Thoughts, Experience. > Ken > 82 westy


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