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Subject:Westfalia Screen Repair Help Needed
From:rachel martin
Date:Sun, 5 Feb 1995 12:00:35 -0700 (MST)

Despite appearances, this is actually coming from Tom Brouillette, in 
care of Rachel Martin's e-mail address (I know, I know--I should get my own).

Does anyone have helpful hints on repairing the canvas screen on a Westy? 
I have one where not only is the mesh slightly ripped, but the stitching 
that holds the zipper in is all undone. A sewing machine is too big to 
lift up there, but it there an alternative to hand sewing it--maybe using 
a velcro kind of attachment? Any help would be appreciated.

Also, some of the side window screens on our Westy fleet have been broken 
in various ways (one but a curious & hungry bear!). Repair seems a little 
difficult, does anyone have extras for sale (local junkyard does not). 
Any tips of fixing, replacing, substituting, etc.?

Tom, c/o: rmart@unm.edu

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