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This would greatly reduce the body's rigidity and safety! 200

posted by  Budcoldweiser on  Fri Jun 1 07:52 CST 2012
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Even if the structural rigidity was compromised, I believe it would still be far safer than a Volkswagen camper.
The Volkswagen roof had more of an arch to it. The opening for the top was cut high enough in the arch that water leaks were never a problem unless there was damage to the top. I'm not sure how the width of a Westy top compares to the width of a 240, but if the edges of the top were to come down close to the rain channels, I suspect the same effect could be achieved along the sides. However, you'd have to come up with something different at the front and back ends.
This is a cool idea!
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1966 122s, 1968 142s, 1969 144s, 1979 245dl, 1989 244gl






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