Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:29:27 -0700
Reply-To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Custom Westy Poptop Canvases?
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The wide material doesn't come in stripes. :-(
On 10/24/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:
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> On Oct 24, 2007, at 11:45 AM, Jake de Villiers wrote:
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> Tom, is that 46" fabric wide enough for the top canvas?
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> Probably not! The fabric also comes in 60" & 80" widths, & many other
> colors/patterns, so you could order whatever fabric strikes your fancy!
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> A lot of volks in the UK & elsewhere like Black for my tilt canopies,
> looks cool, but it's NOT!
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> Tom B.-beauty is in the eye of the beholder?
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> Because if it is, what about the stripey material?!
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> That would be spectacular! :)
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> On 10/24/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:
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> > On Oct 24, 2007, at 10:23 AM, Mark Drillock wrote:
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> > > I would be interested in a couple 3 window canvases if you have
> > > made them before and are confident of the fit.
> >
> > I haven't made this specific type of poptop canvas before, but I
> > would guarantee the fit. There are plenty of vendors out there
> > making the aftermarket ones(even Westfalia), so I see no need to
> > introduce another version to compete w/ the others. However, if
> > someone wanted a custom color, etc. then I could fill that niche?
> >
> >
> > > No exotic colors for me, 1 silver and 1 linen. I often camp where
> > > it is HOT.
> >
> > Yep, & I enjoy your tales of Baja immensely.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Tom B.-probably want a "Class A" flame spread rating?
> > >
> > > Mark
> > >
> > > Tom Buese wrote:
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> > >> Well Hell, if anyone is interested, I will make up a custom color
> > >> westy poptop in any of the 60 +- Sunbrella Marine grade fabrics shown
> >
> > >> here:
> > >> http://www.outdoorfabrics.com/ProductCatalogue.aspx?cid=23&page=1
> > >> See example of a custom Tilt canopy I have made w/ this fabric:
> > >> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1311070.jpg
> > >> Not sure on the price($$), but they will be as close to original as
> > >> you want or 3 window, etc.
> > >> Tom Buese
> > >> Busware
> > >> alias-canvas guy
> > >>
> >
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> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
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