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Date:         Sat, 11 Aug 2012 09:44:39 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon external sun visor?
Comments: To: Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@YAHOO.COM>
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Anyone remember the 'Bolder Tints' from the 70's? A 3-4" strip of mylar that was placed on the top of the winshield - usually with the car name in black. It looked silver from the outside, and you could see though it from the inside.

Todd '88 Westy

On 8/8/2012 7:35 AM, Jeremy Stovin wrote: > The previous owner of my van tinted the windows as well as a strip across the top part of the windshield. It works well on sunny days, but can be a little annoying on cloudy days or at night, > > Jeremy ('87 Westy "Lola") > > From: Roger Barkley <rvbarkley4347@GMAIL.COM> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 4:32 PM > Subject: Vanagon external sun visor? > > Just returned to Ohio from a 5,500 mile trek to Missoula, Mt. and misc. points in between. The Westy ran fine, only complaint was the sun cooking us. Have had the side windows tinted which helps. Have thought an external visor for the windshield would help.......any thoughts? > Like the one for sale on the Samba, but the shipping is a little prohibitive. Anyone know of any other sources, or have one for sale that would fit an '84 Westy? Thanks > > (while in Missoula got to pick up The Bus dvd, etc. and met Damon. Great guy, good flick) :-) > > > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab >


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