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Re: Anyone ever use standard awning rails on a vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:29:39 -0500
...Also the C channel is Aluminum and the filler rail is a hard plastics and Keder Welt is like a Fabric covered hard plastic...
Re: anybody used Kelly Carport? (awning)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:10:24 -0500
...I wonder how one would attach it to the rain gutters? I > have > > an > > old cotton canvas orange awning and poles that used to...
Yet another awning idea
Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
Wed, 18 Aug 1999 17:20:10 -0700
Here's an awning idea that I tried last night that seems to work well, is easy to fabricate (especially if you have the...
Re: Restoring/Insulating the Pop-Top
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 1 May 2001 09:49:06 -0700
...good job you will have to remove the top > (and the canvas) > -his flocking is applied (via a special applicator, > not a hobby shop...
Re: Frugal Mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:25:15 -0500
...When they buy a fuel line kit or a Westy Canvas, or many other parts they get the same treatment. Try getting in touch...
Re: Advice needed for Lucky-Seven . . .82 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 11:40:03 -0500
...If you decide to recover, i'd go get a canvas puller (found at an art supply store, used for stretching canvas over frames...
Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:02:04 -0600
...I thought about some kind of iron on >> fabric, but not sure if it would hold up in the washing machine. >> >> Second, I picked...
Re: moldy poptop cures?
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 11:41:04 -0400
...new fabric over the top. This didn't sound like a healthy solution so I'm looking for something better. The canvas is off...
Re: HUGE STASH of Rare Vanagon Goodies - MUST SEE!
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 27 Jan 2003 14:25:03 -0500
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Is the bus depot already flooded with e-mail? It looks like both my e-mail to them (fabric and...
88 camper for sale $2799 in jacksonville, FL
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 14 Oct 2000 19:05:45 -0500
...All fabrics in great shape. All curtains intact, no rips. Curtain for front passenger area provides complete privacy. Rear hatch has detachable screen. has...
'82 diesel westfalia - $1200/obo
Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 17:48:00 -0800
...in good condition Interior carpets and fabric are all fine. pop-top in good shape including canvas all locks work including glove compartment swivel...
'89 or '90 Westy on CL in Bay Area
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 04:00:48 -0700
...Said canvas is perfect. Actually rotted on right side. Left rear corner was crunched too and slidehammer holes there too. Shallow dents on driver...
Re: Fwd: MONSTER AWNING Prototype Pics on Flickr
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:45:07 -0500
Hi Greg The Material is a marine Boat top fabric the color choices will be Light gray and light beige Maybe even Ivory. White...
Re: Update the database
Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
Mon, 4 Dec 1995 15:37:13 -0500
...The canvas did great, however, the ties for the screen flaps are a cotton material that is sewn into the canvas. It managed to...
Re: Pop top insulation
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:43:31 -0500
<html> <body> Hi <br> We have the material for the R-8 in stock it has a Ivory face that is fabric. Works as...
Re: Removing oil from upholstery
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:16:24 -0400
...Ive pulled Coffee stains out of White White Fabric before. Also for fun Toothpaste will pull ink out of Vinyl FYI. Make sure it...
Re: Clean up mould from interior roof lining?
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Thu, 27 Apr 2017 05:37:25 -0400
...I was careful (I think at least) of not getting any on the pop top canvas. A friend recommended some stuff called "Concrobium" that...
Re: Frugal Mechanic?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:47:32 -0600
...When they buy a fuel line kit > or a Westy Canvas, or many other parts they get the same treatment. > Try getting in touch...
Re: 15 deg I-4?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:15:01 -0700
...It is, however, well maintained in most aspects. (just don't look at the canvas!) All I need is a little more power, and...
TONS OF VW STUFF/CARS/PARTS FOR SALE! (REVISED)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Dec 1998 10:49:23 EST
...no trans) '75 Westfalia Parting out (complete poptop w/ excellent canvas, misc camper bits) '67 Bus parting out '65 Beetle parting out plus parts...
'81 Westy FS
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Mon, 19 Oct 1998 18:43:06 PDT
...The cabinetry is all in excellent condition, the pop-top canvas is perfect (no rips/tears), the upper bunk fabric is perfect, the lower...
Building a westy
Historical mailing list - Ri
Tue, 10 Jul 2001 23:32:50 -0700
...the new canvas, rubber etc from Bus Depot per everyones recommendations. Luckily my partner Glen knows how to do serious welding/fabrication to tackle...
Re: Anyone ever use standard awning rails on a vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:44:47 -0500
...canvas awning, which has a small rope sewn in the hem. In Australia, this extrusion is available at any tent and awning fabricator, since...
Re: '89 or '90 Westy on CL in Bay Area
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 6 Jun 2011 21:10:01 -0700
...Said canvas is perfect. Actually rotted on right side. Left rear corner was crunched too and slidehammer holes there too. Shallow dents on driver...
Re: Vanagon Adventurewagon
Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
Sat, 13 Sep 1997 16:10:02 -0700
...Its' most distinguishing characteristic is its' aerodynamic raised fiberglass roof rather than the Westy's canvas pop-top. Headroom in my AW is 6...
Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conclusion ????
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 09:50:17 -0600
...reads: > >> > >> H20 disconnected > >> 110 disconnected > >> Propane closed > >> Poptop closed and latched, canvas in > >> Leveling jacks removed > >> Fridge switched to 12V > >> Tables secure > >> Check oil...
Re: leaking in the rain
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:44:16 -0500
...I 'slam ' it down from about 4 inches -- after I've tucked the canvas in. And yea it can be a bit lopsided --- I...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:59:00 -0800
...There is also the common heavy duty rubber/canvas strap from any ole muffler shop or even FLAPS .. kinda crude ..but it allows support...
Re: Advice needed for Lucky-Seven . . .82 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:10:58 -0700
...If you decide to recover, i'd go get a canvas > puller (found at an art supply store, used for stretching canvas over > frames...
82 Westfalia TD project FS Columbus, OH
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Tue, 5 Apr 2005 23:07:08 -0400
...The canvas is in good shape, but the interior shows wear. You can see the springs in the front seat fabric, the skin has...
Re: MONSTER AWNING Prototype Pics on Flickr
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 4 Jan 2009 14:46:46 -0500
...Ive set it up by myself and taken it down a few times and it seems once the canvas part is dialed in it...
Re: Anyone ever use standard awning rails on a vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:16:49 -0600
...Also the C channel is Aluminum and the > filler rail is a hard plastics and Keder Welt is like a Fabric > covered hard plastic...
Re: Anyone ever use standard awning rails on a vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:04:56 -0600
...canvas awning, which has a small rope > sewn in > the hem. In Australia, this extrusion is available at any tent and > awning > fabricator, since...
Re: Frugal Mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:01:00 -0600
...When they buy a fuel line kit or a Westy Canvas, or many other parts they get the same treatment. Try getting in touch...
Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:04:30 -0700
...I almost went with a travel theme fabric but it would have ended up with printing-artwork sideways and possibly given the bed that...
vw parts and cars/vans/buses for sale
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 May 1999 15:33:06 EDT
...no trans) '75 Westfalia Parting out (complete poptop w/ excellent canvas, misc camper bits) '67 Split window Bus parting out '65 Beetle parting out...
Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conclusion ????
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 08:35:04 -0800
...reads: >>>> >>>> H20 disconnected >>>> 110 disconnected >>>> Propane closed >>>> Poptop closed and latched, canvas in >>>> Leveling jacks removed >>>> Fridge switched to 12V >>>> Tables secure >>>> Check oil...
'56 Kombi Progress Update
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Mon, 3 Oct 1994 09:55:30 -0700 (PDT)
...this canvas, and glue it to the cover over the bow (the spring part) This should hold it if I use enough fabrich to...
Re: Building a westy
Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 06:46:36 -0700
...the new canvas, rubber etc from Bus Depot per > everyones recommendations. > > Luckily my partner Glen knows how to do serious welding/fabrication to > tackle...
My "New" '84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:56:52 -0400
...Pop the top, canvas is great shape, only one small 2" tear in the bug screen, but typical mold spots on the roof. Pop...
Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:01:05 -0600
...If you do this you will loose much less heat, you can bundle up the fabric which makes it more insulating, or you could...
Re: leaking in the rain
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:17:00 -0800
...it down from about 4 inches -- after I've tucked the canvas in. > And > yea it can be a bit lopsided --- I personally pull...
Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:17:04 -0400
...If you do this you will loose much less heat, you can bundle up > the fabric which makes it more insulating, or you could...
86 Westy "Weekender"?
Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 17:02:03 -0500
...condition of of pop-top/screen(s)/zippers? mold? fabric of zipper for screen is deteriorating but canvas of poptop remains strong. We've...
Re: leaking in the rain
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:14:35 -0500
...it down from about 4 inches -- after I've tucked the canvas in. >> And >> yea it can be a bit lopsided --- I personally pull...
Re: tarp clamps AND awning ideas
Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:27:56 -0700
...Steve -------- original post ----------- Here's an awning idea that I tried last night that seems to work well, is easy to fabricate (especially if...
Eurovan banter...was Re: Update the database
Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
Tue, 5 Dec 1995 11:09:20 -0500
...I have resolved to either plasticoat those cloth ties or replace > >them with a non wicking fabric (nilon?). > > > > Good point. I noticed those ties...
Re: Sources needed - Vanagon Cover
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:15:24 +1100
...In the meantime, I bought one of those portable garages (made in China like everything else) for the Landy since it has a canvas...
Re: Pop top side bar lift?
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:58:48 -0700
...She goes around the outside with a stick and tucks canvas in from there, and I catch it and tuck it from inside without...
Re: To Buy or Not to Buy?
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Sun, 23 Oct 1994 10:01:17 -0700 (PDT)
...clean; no mold; nice canvas; decent seat & bed > fabric; seats, top & bed work; etc. They're asking $5688 for it (which > seems a bit...
Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:59:47 -0400
...I thought about some kind of iron on fabric, but not sure if it would hold up in the washing machine. >Second, I picked...
Re: True Grit---
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
...white, power > locks, > windows, mirrors, cruise, air, automatic > very nice interior, fridge, stove > perfect canvas, screens > body in very good condition > virtually new tires...
1983.5 VW Vanagon camper for sale in Houston, Texas
Historical mailing list - Stan A Vanagon
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 20:15:31 -0700
...The front captain's chairs are in good condition as is the back seat, though the back seat could stand new fabric - there are...
Re: True Grit---
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
...white, power locks, windows, mirrors, cruise, air, automatic very nice interior, fridge, stove perfect canvas, screens body in very good condition virtually new tires...
Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:09:52 -0400
...new paint job on the top! > Bottom line, not including the canvas, Oh my goodness gracious I just looked it up and it's...
Re: Pop top side bar lift?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:42:33 -0400
...She goes around the outside with a stick and tucks canvas in > from there, and I catch it and tuck it from inside without...
Pop-top transplant report/procedural
Historical mailing list - Richard Alexander Palmer
Mon, 28 Apr 1997 13:12:13 -0400
...Just fasten the canvas down, and attach the fiberglass luggage rack to the roof, and away you go. If you have a split, you...
Pop-top transplant report/procedural
Historical mailing list - Richard Alexander Palmer
Mon, 28 Apr 1997 16:30:05 -0400
...Just fasten the canvas down, and attach the fiberglass luggage rack to the roof, and away you go. If you have a split, you...
Re: Pop top side bar lift?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:01:05 -0500
...She goes around the outside with a stick and tucks canvas > in > > from there, and I catch it and tuck it from inside without...
Re: Propex alternative? and Fan 12 volt ceiling fan.
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 5 Nov 2013 07:05:55 -0500
...The R Value on the stock Canvas is basically nothing. Yes I do Make the R-8 Thermal but was not here to push...