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Subject:Re: Custom Westy Poptop Canvases?
From:neil N
Date:Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:42:51 -0700

Tooooo bad!

(not that I would trust myself picking a stripe pattern/colour)

Neil.

On 10/24/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> The wide material doesn't come in stripes.   :-(
>
> On 10/24/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > On Oct 24, 2007, at 11:45 AM, Jake de Villiers wrote:
> >
> > Tom, is that 46" fabric wide enough for the top canvas?
> >
> >
> > Probably not! The fabric also comes in 60" & 80" widths,  & many other
> > colors/patterns, so you could order whatever fabric strikes your fancy!
> >
> > A lot of volks in the UK & elsewhere  like Black for my tilt canopies,
> > looks cool, but it's NOT!
> >
> > Tom B.-beauty is in the eye of the beholder?
> >
> >
> >   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
> > > >>
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jake
> > 1984 Vanagon GL
> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
>

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