Tonneau cover-type thing?

mondshine · Post by **mondshine** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:27 am

I discussed this with Larry Dustman last year. At the time, he seemed to be interested, but the project was never finished.
I had a plan for a cover to be used only when the car was stationary; to avoid putting the top up to park outside overnight,
The cover had a sewn in pocket for the (folded) windshield and velcro straps for the door handles.
P-mail, and I'll send you a couple of PDF's to illustrate.
Regards, Gary Mondshine

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:37 am

That is what I want.

bciesq · Post by **bciesq** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:38 am

FWIW, I never got a reply back from the The Thing Shop when I inquired about this.

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:33 am

I got the PDF from Gary that he sent Larry. And his idea is very cool. I would like to be able to keep my top down but have no indoor vehicle storage.

pjmacua · Post by **pjmacua** » Tue May 01, 2007 1:50 pm

Hello

I would be interested by the PDF files.

Regards
Pierre-J MACUA
pjmacua@aol.com

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:43 pm

Post a pm to Gary and he will send the pdf right out to you.

pjmacua · Post by **pjmacua** » Wed May 02, 2007 12:24 am

I got the files. Thanks.

Pierre-J MACUA

bciesq · Post by **bciesq** » Mon May 07, 2007 7:27 am

Look at this:

I wouldn't want to use the exact same method on a Thing because it would stress the windshield, but this is a nice example of what we are talking about.

vwthingboy · Post by **vwthingboy** » Tue May 08, 2007 11:53 am

That looks good for parking and storage and whatnot.
I'm still interested in something one could drive with, similar to the Type 3 roadster deal.

When I get my top fixed, I'm going to see if the shop can make one.
I'll keep everyone informed of any progress.

bciesq · Post by **bciesq** » Thu May 24, 2007 7:31 am

Another example:

from this ebay ad:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/74-thing ... dZViewItem

As I think about it, I think the ideal for me would be a tonneau cover on the rear with a small convertible top for the front seats that could be quickly raised and lowered and would integrate with the front side curtains.

I have absolutely no idea how this could work, however.

pjmacua · Post by **pjmacua** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:26 am

Seen at the "Super VW National" in France last weekend :

http://www.181spirit.com/portail_phpBB/ ... ic_id=1556

http://www.181spirit.com/portail_phpBB/ ... ic_id=1555

http://www.181spirit.com/portail_phpBB/ ... ic_id=1554

Regards
Pierre-J MACUA