Date:         Fri, 11 Feb 2005 18:41:59 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: New cooktop for my kitchen mod
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On 2/11/05 1:16 PM, "bueses" <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:

> ...........
>> I was dismayed at the quality of plywood used in the westy. I have seen
>> baltic birch with better plies than what was used in the van. But I
>> agree its would be a natural choice for any modifications.
> 
>>> Baltic Birch plywood is what Westy used.  It is readily available in
>>> thicknesses from 1/8" to at least 1 1/4".
> ..........
> 
> You are right about the old ply used by Westfalia, it is not as nice as the
> new stuff I am talking about above, but is waaaay better than ordinary
> plywood or particle bd.  Coincidently, Westfalia's old ply was much better
> than any of the American camper kits such as EZ Camper, Sundial, etc.
> 
> Tom Buese
> 
> 
Instead of the birch I have been using the oak ply.  Same price.  Using it
for the entire interior.  Have done the entire back and the roof/bed
underside and sliding door so far.  When recovering the back cabinets I also
redid them.  Covered up the old narrow door opening that came on mine and
went with a large door opening out the other side.

Was not going to touch cabinets with the storage where the table leg goes
and just recover with the oak but now I think I will be cutting it back to
the water tank and reclaiming some space that is getting wasted.  Still in
design phases as I donΉt project favorable temperatures for another few
weeks.

On hold on doing the ceiling of the cab section for weather as well.

I am not looking forward to doing the front doors panels.



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