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Subject:Re: Canvas won't fit
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Sat, 23 Jun 2018 13:47:59 -0600

It is also possible that the Scissors has gotten configured incorrectly ~

Also heard recently of someone that installed one UpsideDown > That must 

have been challenging ~

On 23 Jun , 2018, at 1:04 PM, Pete O wrote:

> I only have my Bay Window to compare it to, but went through the same
> thing.  We had to go back up front, loosening screws at the front and
> pulling to the back each time.  I heard after the fact you should lock down
> the front and back at the same time to make sure you don't end up with too
> little on either end.  There are some good Youtube videos on Vanagon tent
> install if you look.
> 
> Good luck - you'll be happy when its' done!
> 
> 
> Pete O
> '79 Westy Aardvark
> '87 Westy JoesVan
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sat, Jun 23, 2018 at 2:53 PM thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
> 
>> Hi to all,
>> 
>> I am trying to fit the canvas on this �82 Westy and the canvas in the rear
>> is really short.
>> It happened to me once, and I had to alter the aluminum parts to be able
>> to screw it down on the body.
>> Yet I have stapled as little canvas on the wood as possible.
>> And I bought the more expensive original make.  I don�t suspect the size
>> of the canvas is wrong.
>> But it maybe.
>> Question; can it be stretched?
>> Zoltan
>>