Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 19:51:02 -0800
Reply-To: Bess's Buddies <bess@EARTHNOW.ORG>
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From: Bess's Buddies <bess@EARTHNOW.ORG>
Subject: Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
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The windows are great! They provide sooo much more light inside when it's
nice out. They zip up if someone has a problem with privacy. It allows you
to park in different places and be able to see the view. Great if your at a
campground, and want privacy to the east and north, but the west is ok.
We love em. We bought a new top from a notable company online and it was
built very well. With an electric stapler, it only took about 8 hours to
install.
At 07:33 PM 12/6/2001 -0800, you wrote:
>I guess if I had to replace mine I would choose the three windows also. But
>with perfect canvas now I will keep what I have.
>
>William
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mick Kalber" <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 7:32 PM
>Subject: Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
>
>
>> > My two cents as a newcomer to this list but not a newcomer to making
>> > changes. Consider NOT doing the windows. Visual privacy has value also
>and
>> > is it really worth the effort to make new windows? How often will you be
>> > standing up there looking out?
>>
>> totally disagree... of course the side windows would need a canvas cover
>so
>> they would close like the front one does. that takes care of the privacy
>> issue. I have only the font window and many times have wished for the
>other
>> two. Looking out is a small consideration, but ventilation is the main
>> advantage to me. Course I live in Hawaii where heat can be an issue, but
>I
>> know it gets hot where a lot of you guys live too, so I would think many
>> volks would like the added ventilation.
>>
>> my canvas is almost perfect and I won't be swapping it anytime soon, but
>> when I do, it's three windows for me.
>>
>> mick
>> 89 syncro westy
>> hilo, hawaii
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 7:53 AM
>> Subject: Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
>>
>>
>> > My two cents as a newcomer to this list but not a newcomer to making
>> > changes. Consider NOT doing the windows. Visual privacy has value also
>and
>> > is it really worth the effort to make new windows? How often will you be
>> > standing up there looking out?
>> >
>> > I once learned from a very young and romantically idealistic carpenter
>to
>> > always rethink a project. Think how you can do it with less materials
>and
>> > with less effort and if you really need to do it at all.
>> >
>> > I'm happy with one window at the front. Plenty of ventilation. Less
>hassle
>> > if it rains. Maximum visual privacy.
>> >
>> > William P.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Cary Chiang" <cchiang1@YAHOO.COM>
>> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> > Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 2:17 AM
>> > Subject: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
>> >
>> >
>> > > Hi Listees:
>> > >
>> > > A friend has offered to convert my original one window Westy canvas to
>> > three (or even four!), using his considerable sewing skills. Although I
>> > have seen a picture of three window canvas on the Busdepot site, I have
>> not
>> > studied one in person. I am looking for feedback from listees who own
>the
>> > three window canvas regarding their likes or dislikes. Are the side
>> windows
>> > large enough, and would a narrow fourth window above the rear hatch be a
>> > good thing, or not? Especially helpful would be the dimensions of the
>> side
>> > windows, and where the window is located from the front edge of the
>canvas
>> > seam, and from the top or bottom edges. Any links to other photos would
>> be
>> > a plus. Thanks in advance!
>> > >
>> > > Cary
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
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