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Subject:Re: Retractable luggage cover
From:Per Lindgren
Date:Wed, 3 May 2000 03:19:29 +0200

Yes, but this is for the regualar passenger van, with the full width luggage
compartment. I believe the vehicle in question was a Westy. Still, it could be
possible to modify a cover from another brand of wagon.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i

"Michael J. Sullivan" wrote:

> Dear Riley,
>
> Volkswagen actually made such a device for our Vanagons!
> Page number 125-05 in the EKTA cd-rom.
>
> The part numbers are:
>
> 253 867 769  blind for luggage boot (satin black, satin brown)
> 253 867 777  channel left (satin black, satin brown)
> 253 867 778  channel right (satin black, satin brown)
> 161 857 849  trim, black only (need two)
> 902 521 01   riveted cap nut, AM6/0,5-3 (need 4)
> 011 524 23   washer, A6, 4x12, 5x1.6 (need 4)
> 010 287 3    hex head screw, M6x16 (need 4)
> 331 867 799  handle, black only (need 4)
>
> Your dealer "may" have to order it from Germany.
>
> Cheers,
> MJS
>
> At 12:01 AM 5/2/00 -0700, Riley Kettner wrote:
> >>>>
> Has anyone ever tried to create a retractable cover for goods in the back
> of a vanagon/wesfalia?
>
> I am refering to something that would attach to the back door and could be
> pulled to hooks in the back of the seats.
> And could just as easily retract back.
> Basically putting a vertical windowshade into a horizontal postition would
> do the trick.
> I have a blanket right now that i throw over my area, but i was wondering
> if anyone has developed a more
> permanent solution like i had thought of.
> IT WOULD BE VERY SIMILAR TO WHAT A CONVERTIBLE USES TO HIDE THE FOLDED DOWN
> ROOF.
> This would be something to prevent curious people from looking at your stuff.
>
> Thanks to the list,
> Riley Kettner
>
> <<<<
>
> Michael J. Sullivan
> Marshfield Hills, MA
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