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Date:         Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:21:30 -0600
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Custom Westy Poptop Canvases?
Comments: To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <c4e7c5f90710241140m27953cc8y43507a81da498e77@mail.gmail.com>
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On Oct 24, 2007, at 12:40 PM, neil N wrote:

> So Tom. > > Strange question, but do the patterns look the same on both sides of > the material?

Hmmm, I can't remember, but I believe they are the same on both sides, but the inside might be slightly lighter?

> > (i.e. would patterns look *similar* on the inside when installed?)

Yes

I just measured my 84 Westy-high part is about 43"tall while width to seams is about 47", so it can be done w/ 46" wide material, but striped material running vertically would have front corner seams slightly to the center instead of right at the "corners" & sides would have seams +_.

Tom B.-YMMV > > Neil. > > > > On 10/24/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> On Oct 24, 2007, at 11:57 AM, neil N wrote: >> >>> Jake. >>> >>> Which stripey material? >> >> http://www.outdoorfabrics.com/ProductCatalogue.aspx?cid=31 >> >> Westfalia made striped tents for their earlier VW campers-very cool, >> in demand & expensive. >> >> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=390133 >> >> They also came w/ sides & a privy tent not shown in this pic. >> >> Tom B.-another product in arrested development >>> >>> Neil. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 10/24/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Tom, is that 46" fabric wide enough for the top canvas? 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 >>>> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/ >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - >>> "Jaco" (Bustorius) >>> >>> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil >>> >>> Please send fav Vanagon/Westfalia links to me at: >>> musomuso1963@hotmail.com >> >> > > > -- > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - > "Jaco" (Bustorius) > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > > Please send fav Vanagon/Westfalia links to me at: > musomuso1963@hotmail.com


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