Date:         Thu, 6 Aug 2020 14:44:03 -0700
Reply-To:     David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bus Depot Sliding Door Screen Question
Comments: To: Jack R <jack007@comcast.net>
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I think the Bus Depot screen adn the one from GoWesty are identical in
design.  At least the photos look the same.  Mine from GoWesty came with
detailed instructions, and it had the screws included, stainless like the
snaps.  But they were not self tapping, I had to drill to install the
snaps.  I hope you get a tighter fit than I did, however.  Bugs can get in
in places on mine.  But it is way better than just leaving the door open,
no screen.

On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 9:55 AM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> I just received my Bus Depot sliding door screen, which looks to be well
> made.
> However, there are not any suggestions or instructions where to install
> the snaps.
>
> I found these postings on YouTube.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3fCZFTpOfw
> & in French... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OwA2TmzgIQ
>
> Does anyone have experience with installation of this great screen?
>
> I have an 84 Westy Wolfie, with the older style door (with the quiet close
> rear handle).
>
> BD provided the response below.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jack
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bus Depot Customer Service [mailto:sales@busdepot.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 3:32 PM
> To: 'Jack R'
> Subject: RE: Bus Depot Sliding Door Screen Question
>
> Hi Jack,
>
> There are no factory instructions for the screen. It is a clone of an
> original German screen and if there were instructions for the original
> (which would have been entirely in German anyway) we have never found a
> copy. Basically you will want to have someone help you hold it up, mark out
> the spots to screw in a few of the included snaps around the door opening
> as desired, test-fit it, and then install the rest of the snaps. In terms
> of orientation, there is a slit near the bottom of the screen and that goes
> toward the front of the van, not toward the bench seat.  Most people use
> self-tapping screws (available at any hardware store or home center) to
> attach the snaps because then you don't have to drill first.
> >
>