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Subject:Re: Custom Westy Poptop Canvases?
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:45:26 -0700

Tom, is that 46" fabric wide enough for the top canvas?   Because if it is,
what about the stripey material?!

That would be spectacular!  :)

On 10/24/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> On Oct 24, 2007, at 10:23 AM, Mark Drillock wrote:
>
> > I would be interested in a couple 3 window canvases if you have
> > made them before and are confident of the fit.
>
> I haven't made this specific type of poptop canvas before,  but I
> would guarantee the fit.  There are plenty of vendors out there
> making the aftermarket ones(even Westfalia), so I see no need to
> introduce another version to compete w/ the others.  However, if
> someone wanted a custom color, etc. then I could fill that niche?
>
>
> > No exotic colors for me, 1 silver and 1 linen. I often camp where
> > it is HOT.
>
> Yep, & I enjoy your tales of Baja immensely.
>
> Regards,
>
> Tom B.-probably want a "Class A" flame spread rating?
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > Tom Buese wrote:
> >
> >> Well Hell, if anyone is interested, I will make up a custom color
> >> westy poptop in any of the 60 +- Sunbrella Marine grade fabrics shown
> >> here:
> >> http://www.outdoorfabrics.com/ProductCatalogue.aspx?cid=23&page=1
> >> See example of a custom Tilt canopy I have made w/ this fabric:
> >> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1311070.jpg
> >> Not sure on the price($$), but they will be as close to original as
> >> you want or 3 window, etc.
> >> Tom Buese
> >> Busware
> >> alias-canvas guy
> >>
>

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