Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:01:42 -0700
Reply-To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject: 85 ASI , was screens
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Hi Ellen,
sounds like you have it well figured out on your screen setup .
And I can sure related not wanting to drill holes in an orignal and very
nice vanagon camper.
I have a chance to buy an 85 ASI is why I'm writing.
'Riviera' .........is that what yours is ?
This one I can get is blue, and briefly looking at it , appaers the entire
left wall of the back is all cabinets.
ist that what you have ?
and how do you like the pop top setup ?
I have way too many vanagons , but I might be going to look at this one.
thnx, scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ellen" <elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 11:49 AM
Subject: Update: window screens and sliding door screen for ASI Conversion
A while ago, I asked for the List's help in obtaining these items. The
window screens were bequeathed to me by an awesome list member (who I am
sure prefers to remain anonymous) and I ordered the sliding door screen from
Bus Depot (who has great prices AND great service...I've never been
disappointed).
The window screens went right in with some new screws, but the sliding door
screen took a little more thought. I was quite unwilling to drill holes
into Lola's body to attach the snaps. So I came up with this alternative,
while not quite as elegant, it is acceptable to my sense of aesthetics, and
my primary goal of keeping Lola as original as possible.
I bought 4 heavy duty spring clips to attach the top edge of the curtain to
the rain gutter over the sliding door. Then I obtained 6 rare earth magnets
from Harbor Frieght, some matching vinyl from my local sewing store, and
sewed 6 "pockets" for the magnets on the sides of the curtain to keep it
firmly attached to the sides of the van. It actually worked out really
well, and looks good too. Looking forward to trying it out next weekend in
an obscure little RV park on Hwy 101 that has the greatest tent sites in the
back of the park. Shady trees, green grass, picnic table, fire ring, water
hookup; that's where Lola likes to hang out!
Ellen & Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI Climb the mountains and get their good
tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The
winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy,
while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of autumn.--John Muir
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