I guess if I had to replace mine I would choose the three windows also. But
with perfect canvas now I will keep what I have.

William

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mick Kalber" <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas

> > My two cents as a newcomer to this list but not a newcomer to making
> > changes. Consider NOT doing the windows. Visual privacy has value also
and
> > is it really worth the effort to make new windows? How often will you be
> > standing up there looking out?
>
> totally disagree... of course the side windows would need a canvas cover
so
> they would close like the front one does.  that takes care of the privacy
> issue.  I have only the font window and many times have wished for the
other
> two.  Looking out is a small consideration, but ventilation is the main
> advantage to me.  Course I live in Hawaii where heat can be an issue, but
I
> know it gets hot where a lot of you guys live too, so I would think many
> volks would like the added ventilation.
>
> my canvas is almost perfect and I won't be swapping it anytime soon, but
> when I do, it's three windows for me.
>
> mick
> 89 syncro westy
> hilo, hawaii
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 7:53 AM
> Subject: Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
>
>
> > My two cents as a newcomer to this list but not a newcomer to making
> > changes. Consider NOT doing the windows. Visual privacy has value also
and
> > is it really worth the effort to make new windows? How often will you be
> > standing up there looking out?
> >
> > I once learned from a very young and romantically idealistic carpenter
to
> > always rethink a project. Think how you can do it with less materials
and
> > with less effort and if you really need to do it at all.
> >
> > I'm happy with one window at the front. Plenty of ventilation. Less
hassle
> > if it rains. Maximum visual privacy.
> >
> > William P.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Cary Chiang" <cchiang1@YAHOO.COM>
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 2:17 AM
> > 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
> > >
> > >
> > >
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