Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:40:22 -0700
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Psychedelic Westy Cargo Subfloor
In-Reply-To: <00d201d2f079$b088cc70$119a6550$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Hmmm...... . The original gray rubber (or plastic?) floor in my 1991
Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile is essentially indestructible. On top of
that, there is a gray carpet that appears to have been original equipment
(matches all the rest of the interior, same carpeting as the cockpit). It
is a removable mat with finished edges, not a fitted carpet fastened down.
I bought, probably didn't need, but wife wanted it, a rubber mat from
GoWesty. It too is virtually indestructible. It may be "elephant bark"
for all I know. It was cheaper than the elephant bark I just checked the
price on at the link you provided. All three of these floors can be
scrubbed easily. Soap and water, a bit of brush work, and they are
spotless. The carpet takes a little while (usually 24 hours or so) to dry.
The flower covered floor sounds pretty neat, actually.
On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 6:47 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hmm, with Westfalia you can never know what they might have had lying
> around. Is Cunegonde a US, Canadian, or European version? The subfloor
> extends under the sink/stove cabinet, does it appear that this print does
> too? You might have a promotional rig of some sort, be sure to photograph
> it.
>
> Interesting name for a Vanagon Westy: "Cunégonde is a symbol for the
> futility of human desires: she is always out of Candide's reach, and once
> she is no longer, her beauty is gone."
>
> How apropos of my $7500 '85, which I'm making into a silk purse.
>
> Stuart
>
> P.S.: I've been using 1/4" Elephant Bark for a floor covering for years
> now, and it works well. Bulletproof and easy to remove and clean:
> http://www.rubbercal.com/rubber-flooring/gym-rubber-
> flooring/elephant-bark-r
> ubberized-flooring.html
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Cunegonde
> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 12:08 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Psychedelic Westy Cargo Subfloor
>
> This isn't an off-schedule Phun Phriday post... but it's a mystery and not
> a
> problem.
>
> I removed Cunegonde's "living room" carpet. It appeared to be the original
> '83.5 dark brown, with stock Westy doorsill sheet metal edge strip, and the
> carpet extending slightly under the cabinetry. Needless to say it was ratty
> - Cunegonde has had as rough a life as her namesake. However...
>
> Has anyone else found a *pink and yellow flowers on a white background*
> vinyl-covered plywood OEM Westy subfloor? Mine is either original or an
> expert (and old) replacement.
>
> The plywood is the same baltic ply as the cabinets.
> The texture of the cutesy flower print is the same as the "grasscloth" on
> the interior panels and ceilings.
> The jump seat/center bench track hole is exactly centered over the welded
> attachment point, and screws holding down the ply are identical to other
> interior trim screws.
>
> Was this some sort of leftover supply from another Westfalia werks project?
> It looks like something for a baby's bedroom!
>
> I'm about to cover it with wood or bamboo (or a one-piece removable rubber
> mat), but this subfloor was really bizarre. As if my vanagon had a microbus
> secret identity.=
>
| 
