Date:         Sun, 6 Aug 2006 11:32:47 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
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On a related note, anybody heard from Chris (jordanvw)? You'd think he'd
have more of these things than you use.... Last time he disappeared he
blamed it on a job (!). : )

Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Sisler" <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer


> Thanks for the math. 59% I like the 18mm bolt,if I can get it. I will know
> soon. I think windy conditions or other conditions like snow or just
> opening and closing the top can cause cracking. My top cracked just
> turning
> the screw in. Smaller bolts may influence where and when you might camp.
> Not a good reason ,I think. I mean if it may be windy later night, would
> you camp on top of a mountian  for the views? Or, be concerned that your
> top may crack, and camp in the gap,below.
>
> Still,I need a volunteer to send a couple of, not needing returned ,rusty
> pop top bolts. Thanks Roger