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Subject:Re: New Skylight anyone? $45.00 + Shipping
From:Erik O
Date:Fri, 9 May 1997 10:57:34 -0400

I made my own for $1.00. Just regular pexiglass, will never break and looks
great. BTW I was supposed to send someone a template and when I lost my
files I lost their e-mail and address. Please send it again if you still
want it.

Erik O
87' Syncro Westy Camper

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> From: Sam Moore <samoore@shellx.best.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject: New Skylight anyone? $45.00 + Shipping
> Date: Friday, May 09, 1997 9:33 AM
> 
> My skylight is all beat up and leaks.
> 
> I needed a new one and searched around all over the net.
> My result is a new VW Skylight assembly. The best price I have found is 
> $125.00 and up.
> 
> I don't need a whole assembly, just a replacement skylight.
> 
> Maybe I am nuts, but there must be some other folks who are in the same 
> situation. 
> 
> That is well over my budget.  I found a plastic fabricator who will 
> design a replacement skylight "the acrylic part only" in quantity 100 
> units for $45.00 each.
> 
> Are there 99 others who need one?  It's a bit pricey, but much less than 
> the unit.
> 
> It seems like creating a mold  and such is the bulk of the cost.
> 
> It will have a slightly different design:
>  same footprint and dimensions
>  stronger edges
>  gray tint
>  be made of PETG
>  More shatter resistant than Acrylic
>  non-yellowing more scratch resistant than polycarbonate
> 
> This is a call for interest NOT an order form!
> 
> If you are interested in a replacement /spare /whatever skylight at that 
> price.
> If I get > 100 confirmations, we may be able to reduce the price some...?
> please email me with the following if you are interested:
> 
> Your real name_____________________________
> email______________________________________
> quantity needed____________________________
> Address____________________________________
> City_______________________________________
> State______________________________________
> ZIP________________________________________
> PHONE______________________________________
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Sam Moore
> 
> 
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