Date:         Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:59:25 -0600
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Custom Westy Poptop Canvases?
Comments: To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com>
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On Oct 24, 2007, at 11:45 AM, Jake de Villiers wrote:

> Tom, is that 46" fabric wide enough for the top canvas?

Probably not! The fabric also comes in 60" & 80" widths,  & many
other colors/patterns, so you could order whatever fabric strikes
your fancy!

A lot of volks in the UK & elsewhere  like Black for my tilt
canopies, looks cool, but it's NOT!

Tom B.-beauty is in the eye of the beholder?


>   Because if it is, what about the stripey material?!
>
> That would be spectacular!  :)
>
> On 10/24/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:
> On Oct 24, 2007, at 10:23 AM, Mark Drillock wrote:
>
> > 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:
> >
> >> 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
> >>
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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