In a message dated 1/17/06 8:50:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes:
> > The upholstery in my new-to-me '84 Westy is trashed in the back (mattress > and seat bottom) but quite good in both front seats. It's the velour type, > not the striped cloth. > > Is there someplace online you can just order pre-made replacement covers? > Bus Boys said they didn't have any. Or should I just take it to the local > car upholstery shop? > > Second question: is it possible or advisable to repair the poptop by having > a screen sewn over holes in one side, then cutting out the original canvas > to make a new window? Holes are only a few inches wide, and it sounds like a > PITA to replace whole top... > > TIA > > > welcome to the list.. busdepot.com and gowesty.com carry the canvas. i have some nice tan velour rear cushions from a vanagon westy if your interested.. i am parting out a 85 and a 86 westy, both with the tan velour. chris se pa |
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