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luVWagn Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2008 Posts: 1340 Location: Snoqualmie (WA)
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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furrylittleotter wrote: |
Long range vanagon occupant protection system. |
As a Canadian, i'm lethal with the soldering-iron-as-throwing-knife, so don't need the BFG _________________ '91 Syncro 16 Reimo Hightop Conversion, eTDI |
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davevickery Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2005 Posts: 2887 Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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I bought an SKB case to save money. It is good quality but not up to Pelican standards. Prices on the SKB don't seem so cheap now, but this one below looks like a good value. How good does it really need to be anyway?
http://www.amazon.com/Plano-108421-Guard-Tactical-...rifle+case
This is my SKB and (GW inspired) Do It Myself locking bar across the top. BTW, black absorbs massive heat inside and outside, so I painted the top of mine white. If you can get a lighter color, you might not need to paint it.
Here is a link to the SKB model I bought for comparison. Probably other brands out there too. If you search tactical weapons case or short rifle case you are in the right general size for the roof.
http://www.amazon.com/SKB-Injection-Molded-42-Inch...rifle+case |
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CansoJim Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2013 Posts: 40 Location: Canso, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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I use GoWesty's Locking Strap to secure my 1720. It's where I keep all my spare parts. Right now Productioncase.com has it for $245 with free shipping.
Jim. _________________ 89 Canadian PreRunner Westy GL JOVH 2.3 Auto w/ Peloquin TBD |
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ursaworks Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2010 Posts: 127 Location: Chicago, IL, USA
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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i think plano 108442 or 108420 is close slightly longer and not as deep _________________ 1987 2WD GL Automatic
Westfalia full camper
Vanistain engine |
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zeohsix Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2012 Posts: 501 Location: United States
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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Having a nice case like that on top will draw the Meth heads like a magnet to rip off your Westy. Just my opinion. _________________ I'm Cheap! I'll build that Syncro Westy myself and save money but, my labor is "FREE" especially if I ever go to sell it! One thing is I will know the quality of the parts and labor that went into the build and rest better when I'm actually driving said Westy down the road! |
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whynotvw Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2004 Posts: 1322
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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I've had it for over three years, surprise all the stuff you could fit in there besides a big ass rifle. I carry suby alternator, tools, and other just in case stuff.
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K58 Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2006 Posts: 1173 Location: Santa Barbara
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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Screw practicallity, I just like the way it looks _________________ Westy HID Projector Retrofit |
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2010 Posts: 1649 Location: Between Here and There
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Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:37 am Post subject: |
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zeohsix wrote: |
Having a nice case like that on top will draw the Meth heads like a magnet to rip off your Westy. Just my opinion. |
Why? Because they think there is an automatic rifle inside?! _________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD. |
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Corwyn Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2009 Posts: 2230 Location: Olympia, Washington
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outdoornate65 Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2012 Posts: 161 Location: SE burbs of Denver, Colorado
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Not worried about re-selling the 1720. Did seal up the holes I drilled so hopefully it will be pretty weatherproof. _________________ 1984 Westfalia Wolfsburg "Nana" |
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2010 Posts: 1649 Location: Between Here and There
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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How is the case working out for you? Now that you've had it for a year, what are you carrying in it? _________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD. |
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newfisher Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2012 Posts: 1764 Location: The wet spot--Oregon
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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furrylittleotter wrote: |
Long range vanagon occupant protection system. |
Mmmmmm. |
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016 Posts: 3786 Location: VA/TN
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:41 am Post subject: Re: Pelican 1720 Install |
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1720s on sale right now on Amazon. _________________ Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan |
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