Date:         Wed, 9 Nov 1994 08:33:46 -0700 (MST)
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From:         Dave Black <dblack@argus.lowell.edu>
Subject:      Re: Ice/snow/wind tales



On Tue, 8 Nov 1994, Andrew Kirk wrote:

> 
> What an incredible coincedence, I drove this stretch of land this week-end
> on the way home from Moncton, NB and there was very high wind indeed.
> Coming over a strech called Folly Mtn, The wind popped my camper top with a
> huge noise and wrenching sideways feeling. Not good, thought I.
> The rubber Holders that fasten the top down had failed. They were 25 years old. 
> Now the question is with what do I replace them? I used a hose clamp
> sideways to hold it down and get it home.
> Everyone should carry hose clamps.
> I also noticed that the sliding bracket on the front drivers side had sheered.
> 
> andrew 
> '70 westy
> 

Believe me, as one who's had first hand experience with wind and a fiberglas
pop-top, I am definately going to look into a more secure method of securing
that top other than the rubber holders.  If wind finds a way (wind and
water ALWAYS find a way) under that top, the rubber holders are just no good.
Anybody got alternate methods?

Dave
'71 Westfalia & SB