In the past months I've spent hundreds of hours making one-off carbon body parts and molds. To replicate a Vanagon door while maintaining the original functionality would be so expensive you might feel sick. I suspect doing all for doors would cost at least $20k. The pop-top would be cheaper but as you mentioned the weight savings would be minimal. ~$4K The westy cabinents could be replicated at home by fabricating flat carbon panels and then using the original cabinents as templates (no molds needed). You'll be hard pressed to do it for less than $1000. Carbon driveshafts are pretty common and cost about $1000. http://www.acpt.com/article3.html Great ideas but very costly. -john _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ |
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