Jeanne, before reading the last Digest I received today, with all the
responses, I sent you a p-mail.  Now I'd like to add a suggestion to the
whole list.  If the container hinged in the front and opened towards the
rear, it would be easier to fill, just by standing on a stool inside the
camper.  I am still potentially interested, especially given the $300-400
price quoted in a recent posting.  Still need to make sure my Zodiac 240
would fit inside, and that shipping to Vancouver wouldn't be too
exhorbitant.

Kath, Rob & Vanita (87 Westy)

  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Jeanne Maly=20
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM=20
  Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 1:56 PM
  Subject: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack

  I've just come from meeting with a fiberglass fabricator with whom I =
discussed making a lockable lid for the luggage rack.  Since most of the =
cost of this would be in the building of the initial mold for the shell, =
I was wondering if anyone else would be interested in purchasing one?

  I want the leading edge of this shell to be rounded so as to minimize =
wind resistance but the shell would have to be tall enough to allow =
enough room for cargo, probably 10 inches maximum.  I expect that it =
will be hinged in the front and accessible from inside the van with the =
poptop up and the window open.

  Has anybody else thought about this idea?

  Jeanne
  '87 Syncro Westy

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