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Subject:Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:16:24 -0700

AB & TB

        Is there a preferred thickness ? Lexan has another nice trait > 

Can fairly easily be warmed & bent so if You would like to have the ends

that fit in the window tracks fit neater it's doable ~

On 4 Feb , 2020, at 2:34 PM, Alistair Bell wrote:

> Eric,
> 
> I attached a quick and dirty PDF drawing of my screen to the blog post, here.
> 
> https://shufti.blog/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/
> 
> Let me know how it compares in shape and size to Toms
> 
> 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
>>