Volkswagen actually offered this idea as an optional item on at least the early air-cooled busses for use in desert climates. Actually worked somewhat from what I've read. Just a lightweight roof rack with some light colored canvas stretched to provide the roof some shade. I've seen a few on web pages. I'll try and remember where....
Mark 82 Westy -----Original Message----- I had alway thought that a great big plate over the vanagon, would be a great heat shield. I would have to be light, and aero dynamic. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm |
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