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Date:         Wed, 6 Jun 2007 11:28:07 -0600
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Pop top shelf
Comments: To: neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <c4e7c5f90706060937q6b5eef99qa00ba203ed13b982@mail.gmail.com>
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On Jun 6, 2007, at 10:37 AM, neil wrote:

> Oh ok, I see the idea now. I thought the idea discussed by you, Mike > E. et al, was an actual box.

In the words of famous German Architect, Mies Van De Rohe, "Less is more". > > Good one! > > I may make one. And as a thought on those lines..... > > Would a lip at front (facing rear of van) on shelf be over kill?

Harder time to get shelf to fit to poptop ceiling when closed, bugger flocking > > How about an arm or some such on each side that would flip up and > connect to strut(s) to secure shelf from tipping?

Yes > > I saw the bungees though so obviousy you alreay have found a way to > secure shelf from tipping.

Don't need bungees w/ socket tightened U bolts, distributed weight on cantilevered shelf > > Good use of space!

Mr. Squirrel has more ideas for hanging things from bottom of shelf, etc.

Tom B.- or "more is better" depending on your viewpoint


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