On Oct 24, 2007, at 12:40 PM, neil N wrote:

> So Tom.
>
> Strange question, but do the patterns look the same on both sides of
> the material?

Hmmm, I can't remember, but I believe they are the same on both
sides, but the inside might be slightly lighter?

>
> (i.e. would patterns look *similar* on the inside when installed?)

Yes

I just measured my 84 Westy-high part is about 43"tall  while width
to seams is about 47", so it can be done w/ 46" wide material, but
striped material running vertically would have front corner seams
slightly to the center instead of right at the "corners"  & sides
would have seams +_.

Tom B.-YMMV
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On 10/24/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> On Oct 24, 2007, at 11:57 AM, neil N wrote:
>>
>>> Jake.
>>>
>>> Which stripey material?
>>
>> http://www.outdoorfabrics.com/ProductCatalogue.aspx?cid=31
>>
>> Westfalia made striped tents for their earlier VW campers-very cool,
>> in demand &  expensive.
>>
>> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=390133
>>
>> They also came w/ sides & a privy tent not shown in this pic.
>>
>> Tom B.-another product in arrested development
>>>
>>> Neil.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 10/24/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 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
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jake
>>>> 1984 Vanagon GL
>>>> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
>>>> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>>>> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
>>> "Jaco"  (Bustorius)
>>>
>>> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>>>
>>> Please send fav Vanagon/Westfalia links to me at:
>>> musomuso1963@hotmail.com
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
> "Jaco"  (Bustorius)
>
> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>
> Please send fav Vanagon/Westfalia links to me at:
> musomuso1963@hotmail.com