Has anyone out there used Sunbrella for poptop canvas?  I used to make
marine tops with it, and it seems like it might be a good fit as well,
especially in the waterproof/mildew proof department.
Ron?
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Paul Mayfield <paulmayfield@EARTHLINK.NET>
> Reply-To: Paul Mayfield <paulmayfield@EARTHLINK.NET>
> Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 15:41:28 +0000
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
>
> Cary,
>
> I once picked up a '76 that had been torched.
> Only the fabric burned from a cooking mishap.
>
> I took it to a place that makes custom boat tops etc.
>
> I gave him a sketch of what I wanted- he sewed it up
> and installed it in two weeks. I think I paid $400.
> The fabric that I selected was heavy duty waterproof
> (like vinyl on a cloth backing) and the screens and
> zippers were much stronger than stock.
>
> The windows were as large as possible, one in the front
> and two huge side windows.
> It worked out great!  Fantastic ventilation, cool in the summer,
> No worries about rain, and very good insulation.
> The only consideration was condensation, but with those
> huge windows, it was always easy to leave a portion open
> at the top to vent humid air. It was bulky, a bit
> more care was needed when closing the top.
>
> Compared to all my other westy tops, it was far superior
> and I would convert my '87 if the top wasn't like new.
>
> Hmmmm. Maybe an even better top with GoreTex and self
> popping top could be the next project..  8-]
>
> Paul Mayfield
> '87 westeeee
>
>
>
>
>
> orig message: -----------------------------------------------
>
> Date:    Thu, 6 Dec 2001 02:17:32 -0800
> From:    Cary Chiang <cchiang1@YAHOO.COM>
> Subject: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
>
> Hi Listees:
>
> A friend has offered to convert my original one window Westy canvas to three
> (or even four!), using his considerable sewing skills.  Although I have seen
> a picture of three window canvas on the Busdepot site,  I have not studied
> one in person.  I am looking for feedback from listees who own the three
> window canvas regarding their likes or dislikes.  Are the side windows large
> enough, and would a narrow fourth window above the rear hatch be a good
> thing, or not?  Especially helpful would be the dimensions of the side
> windows, and where the window is located from the front edge of the canvas
> seam, and from the top or bottom edges.  Any links to other photos would be
> a plus.  Thanks in advance!
>
> Cary
>