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Post by busaddict on Jun 15, 2015 10:02:04 GMT -8
I'm looking for this type of awning rail for my bus. I already have a set up for the rope awning on my other bus, but I want to be able to use it on both. Any ideas, or suggestions on where to find a rail like this?  |
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Post by Brenticon on Jun 15, 2015 15:42:14 GMT -8
Try a trailer place, like Arbutus. If they don't have it, they'd know where to send ya
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Post by PICTUP on Jun 15, 2015 17:01:05 GMT -8
Maybe here? Don't know if they are still on Johnson Street or not… : www.jeunebros.com |
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Post by busaddict on Jun 15, 2015 18:35:15 GMT -8
Great suggestions guys, thanks. I'd forgotten about Jeune Bros. It's not a very popular awning rail style nowadays.
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Post by busaddict on Jun 24, 2015 16:50:21 GMT -8
Maybe here? Don't know if they are still on Johnson Street or not… : www.jeunebros.comSo I gave Jeune Bros. a call and they do have that vintage "C" type awning rail, the one you drag a piece of rope through attached to your awning. They don't have it in the store, but in their storage a few blocks away, so they can get it fairly quickly. It's only something like a dollar eighteen a foot if I heard correctly. (UPDATE 07/01/15 it works out to be 2 bucks a foot) I'll need about 8 feet. Stay tuned. |
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Post by PICTUP on Jun 24, 2015 16:56:09 GMT -8
I think I need some of that too! Do they have a bunch of it?
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Post by busaddict on Jun 24, 2015 17:11:48 GMT -8
I think I need some of that too! Do they have a bunch of it? I think so, let me get back to you on here as soon as I can get down there. The awning I'm installing is the one that was made by Jeune Bros. for my Dad's bus in the 70s. I've had it at Volksfest before on the '73, just not on my '74 Westfalia. Any advice on drilling holes in the rain gutter, or what screws to use? |
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Post by PICTUP on Jun 24, 2015 17:43:05 GMT -8
I would be hard pressed to drill holes, but I know many do. Also, I would try to use pan head machine screws with nylocks if I could, making it safer if one were to accidentally grab the gutter, either on purpose or by mistake.
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Post by CrazyBrit on Jun 24, 2015 19:30:10 GMT -8
Have you tried a yacht chandlery? They used to rivet this stuff onto the early aluminium masts and booms, before they started making the current style where the bolt rope is included.
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Post by busaddict on Jun 24, 2015 19:33:57 GMT -8
Have you tried a yacht chandlery? They used to rivet this stuff onto the early aluminium masts and booms, before they started making the current style where the bolt rope is included. Hey that's a great idea! I will try that too, many a yacht chandlery here in Victoria. I have also heard it said that this old style awning rail can be used with a piece of rope (the right gauge) and any tarp, just guide it through. Stay tuned  |
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Post by busaddict on Jun 30, 2015 20:20:30 GMT -8
I would be hard pressed to drill holes, but I know many do. Also, I would try to use pan head machine screws with nylocks if I could, making it safer if one were to accidentally grab the gutter, either on purpose or by mistake. Hi Don, went down to Jeune Bros. today and they had just enough for me at the store, 8 feet. They have more in storage. It worked out to 2 dollars a foot. Then I went and got some stainless steel Robertson head screws, 2 cm in length. I tried to find the same as were used back in the 70s on my other bus. On that one I've never had any issues grabbing the rain gutter. So next, time to tidy up the gutter and install the new rail. These retro awning rails blend in quite nicely. Good old fashioned reliable technology.  |
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Post by PICTUP on Jun 30, 2015 20:26:25 GMT -8
Robertson headed screws even work in tires  Are we gonna see this Bus at Volksfest? |
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Post by busaddict on Jun 30, 2015 20:32:47 GMT -8
Robertson headed screws even work in tires Are we gonna see this Bus at Volksfest? Of course, why do you think I'm trying to get that awning installed? It gets pretty hot out there. Don't forget to stop by for a visit.  |
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Post by busaddict on Jun 30, 2015 21:15:04 GMT -8
Just came across this on the Samba, not exactly cheap but cheaper than some, and relatively period correct. I remember my Dad made his own awning poles from what looked like long broomsticks with nails on the end. Things were more D.I.Y. back then. For the past 2 years at Volksfest I've been using a similar rig with bamboo poles as the originals are long gone. Last year at the show a good VW friend stopped in by chance and to my delight gifted me a a set of collapsible metal awning poles! He had them left over from a van he had sold. C-channel Style Awning Split Bay Vanagon Bus Price: $185.00 & Upwww.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1026879 |
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Post by busaddict on Jun 30, 2015 22:31:39 GMT -8
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Are we gonna see this Bus at Volksfest?
