Date:         Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:34:11 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Custom Westy Poptop Canvases?
Comments: To: Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <18D7D09A-DAD1-4C4D-9D52-526EF8D10645@comcast.net>
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Neat.

And oh yah. The classic camper tent. Cool!

Neil.



On 10/24/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> On Oct 24, 2007, at 11:57 AM, neil N wrote:
>
> > Jake.
> >
> > Which stripey material?
>
> http://www.outdoorfabrics.com/ProductCatalogue.aspx?cid=31
>
> Westfalia made striped tents for their earlier VW campers-very cool,
> in demand &  expensive.
>
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=390133
>
> They also came w/ sides & a privy tent not shown in this pic.
>
> Tom B.-another product in arrested development
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 10/24/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Tom, is that 46" fabric wide enough for the top canvas?   Because
> >> if it is,
> >> what about the stripey material?!
> >>
> >> That would be spectacular!  :)
> >>
> >> On 10/24/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> On Oct 24, 2007, at 10:23 AM, Mark Drillock wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I would be interested in a couple 3 window canvases if you have
> >>>> made them before and are confident of the fit.
> >>>
> >>> I haven't made this specific type of poptop canvas before,  but I
> >>> would guarantee the fit.  There are plenty of vendors out there
> >>> making the aftermarket ones(even Westfalia), so I see no need to
> >>> introduce another version to compete w/ the others.  However, if
> >>> someone wanted a custom color, etc. then I could fill that niche?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> No exotic colors for me, 1 silver and 1 linen. I often camp where
> >>>> it is HOT.
> >>>
> >>> Yep, & I enjoy your tales of Baja immensely.
> >>>
> >>> Regards,
> >>>
> >>> Tom B.-probably want a "Class A" flame spread rating?
> >>>>
> >>>> Mark
> >>>>
> >>>> Tom Buese wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Well Hell, if anyone is interested, I will make up a custom color
> >>>>> westy poptop in any of the 60 +- Sunbrella Marine grade fabrics
> >>>>> shown
> >>>>> here:
> >>>>> http://www.outdoorfabrics.com/ProductCatalogue.aspx?cid=23&page=1
> >>>>> See example of a custom Tilt canopy I have made w/ this fabric:
> >>>>> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1311070.jpg
> >>>>> Not sure on the price($$), but they will be as close to
> >>>>> original as
> >>>>> you want or 3 window, etc.
> >>>>> Tom Buese
> >>>>> Busware
> >>>>> alias-canvas guy
> >>>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jake
> >> 1984 Vanagon GL
> >> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> >> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> >> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
> > "Jaco"  (Bustorius)
> >
> > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> >
> > Please send fav Vanagon/Westfalia links to me at:
> > musomuso1963@hotmail.com
>
>


--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
"Jaco"  (Bustorius)

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil

Please send fav Vanagon/Westfalia links to me at:
musomuso1963@hotmail.com