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> I was dismayed at the quality of plywood used in the westy. I have seen
> baltic birch with better plies than what was used in the van. But I
> agree its would be a natural choice for any modifications.

>> Baltic Birch plywood is what Westy used.  It is readily available in
>> thicknesses from 1/8" to at least 1 1/4".
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You are right about the old ply used by Westfalia, it is not as nice as the
new stuff I am talking about above, but is waaaay better than ordinary
plywood or particle bd.  Coincidently, Westfalia's old ply was much better
than any of the American camper kits such as EZ Camper, Sundial, etc.

Tom Buese