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robert davis
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 Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:36 pm Post subject: SO-23 Sisal Mat Sizing Question |
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Having owned only 1 original SO-23 sisal mat, I don't have enough to go on to make this statement, so I thought I'd throw it out for feedback. It seems as though the original sisal mats were cut slightly larger, or wider, than the area between the two seat bases. The rear edge of the mat is actually where the extra width is found, so that the mat actually curls up the rear seat base, approximately 3-4 centimeters.
Is this in fact true? I'm not sure why Westfalia would have done this, but if they did in fact do this to all sisal mats, I'm sure they had their reasons.
I'm getting ready to make a template for a new sisal mat, so I'd like to get it as close to original (in size) as I can. Any input is always appreciated. |
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bastardbus
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| Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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Robert the couple original mats I have (had) are exactly as you describe.
I can prob attach a picture in nex t day or so if needed....the `60 westy is in storage at parents place. |
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Tony Best
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:49 am Post subject: Matt |
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Hi
I have an original matt in the bus and it is bigger at each end although i think mine may have shrunk abit over the years.Any help with measurments give a call.
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golde-westfalia
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:54 am Post subject: Re: SO-23 Sisal Mat Sizing Question |
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| robert davis wrote: |
I'm not sure why Westfalia would have done this, but if they did in fact do this to all sisal mats, I'm sure they had their reasons.
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The reason it's a little wider is because westfalia got the sisal in 60cm width from their supplier. That's why there's no grey edging on either side like there is on all the other edges protecting the mat from fraying.
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Major Woody
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Tony, lets see some more pics of that gorgeous bus!
Edit: Never mind. Now I know whose bus that was. It would still be nice to see some high-res pics in the gallery though...
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robert davis
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:50 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the input.
Stupid question, but do any of you, or does anyone, happen to have an original sisal mat for sale??? I know, it's in the wash basin and toilet categories of getting impossible to find. |
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crofty
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:54 am Post subject: |
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Is sisal available?
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steve mighetto
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Tony Best
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Hi
i ve put some pics on a new thread not to highjack this one
Cheers
Tony |
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golde-westfalia
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:13 am Post subject: |
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| crofty wrote: |
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yes.
I've finally tracked down and received some from europe which is close to the original and does not have the latex backing.
I've also finally managed to find all the fittings and will have the mats ready shortly.
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crofty
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:44 am Post subject: |
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Flipseats had them as well, correct?
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golde-westfalia
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| crofty wrote: |
| Flipseats had them as well, correct? |
SO-23, SO-33 and flipseat.
Here's a pic of a flipseat one from the gallery
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vwboop
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Any SO-23 owners that can provide some measurements off their original Sisal mat?
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demon1018
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| Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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| i can tomorrow. mines at my shop |
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vwboop
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| i can tomorrow. mines at my shop |
That'd be great! Thanks.
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demon1018
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| Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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| i got lucky... the guy that owned mine originally never used the matt . he laid down some linoleum instead .the matt looks new |
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demon1018
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| Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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ok ,here ya go
the measurements of the hole are to the inside of the gromit
any other quest just ask
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demon1018
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| Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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oh yea , i layed the mat down on the floor and asked my wife to draw a pic of it and i would tell here the measurements to fill in . somehow she drew it upside down  |
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vwboop
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Beautiful! Thank-you
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Stocknazi
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thanks for taking the time to measure; much appreciated
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