Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
Subject:Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Tue, 4 Feb 2020 11:46:46 -0800

I’ll draw up and post my version. The only mandatory thing, in my opinion, is you make them from lexan. Much stronger, won’t crack with clumsy handling and in cold etc.

Alistair 

> On Feb 4, 2020, at 10:03 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Yes,  from the verbal description that sounds right. 
> 
> Toms have rounded notches that look and feel nice.  I’ll double check his against these measurements and then create them. 
> 
> I have clear stock and a frosted piece.  I might make a set of each. 
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 Gl Auto 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 4, 2020, at 11:43 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> You mean this type Eric?  
>> 
>> https://shufti.blog/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/
>> 
>> 
>> Alistair 
>> 
>>>> On Feb 4, 2020, at 7:57 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>> Hi tom,
>>> 
>>>        I kept this on list in case others are interested.
>>> 
>>> Years ago you gave me the measurements for the flexible plexiglass glass inserts that can be used on the outside of a vanagon side window to let air in and keep rain out. 
>>> 
>>> I lost them.  Can you send again?
>>> 
>>> I had given up as the price of plexiglass glass locally was crazy. 
>>> 
>>> But, I have two sheets that were left at my new house.  So I’m thinking I would like to make a set. 
>>> 
>>> I need the full rectangular measurement and then the measurement of the bottom from start of the half circle over.
>>> 
>>> I remember how they look and could probably create them but yours have the perfect fit so I’d like the measurements.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron 
>>> 85 GL Auto
>