Hey RJ,
Add me to the list of purists. I like polished Aluminum. Sorry Toby!
Here's a picture of the VAC Membership Director standing next to our '66
Trade Wind at Bismarck.
WAM
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From: RJ & Krista <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 8:29 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: white top
> Here's a clear visual of a modern white-top.
>
> http://www.VintageAirstream.com/archives2/'73Overlander.html
>
> I've been accused of being a purist among other things. I know the
> white surface is cooler than a polished surface to the touch, but that
> could just be reflected heat vs absorbed heat. As for maintenance, they
> said it was just as much trouble to maintain & clean as the polished
> portion. More time to prep and paint than to polish & seal. As for
> looks, it is unique looking, kind of Desert Storm'ish. Once installed,
> you have to live with it though.
>
> RJ
>
>
> Toby Folwick wrote:
> >
> > Hey all - looking for a purist opinions here.
> >
> > I've decided that my restoration will be 96% original.
> > (1960 Tradewind frame-off)
> >
> > I'm looking for opinions - I'm thinking about painting
> > the top portion of my trailer white to do an early
> > 60's Caravan restoration - i.e. that's what many did
> > in the African caravan, Capetown to Cairo etc.
> >
> > I'm wondering how the purists out there feel about
> > this "period" modification?
>
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Lin Moore with TWLY.jpg
