[FC] Shelter Unit for Greenbrier

[Ben and Lynn Stiles]

The shelter kit is on the '61-'62 brochure scanned on my Ben's Bus 
page...and on Mike Kellstrand's as well.

Ben



On 5/11/2010 9:50 PM, Kevin Clark kevin at kcvairbrush.com wrote:
> Dan,
> I have never heard or knew there was an option and would be
> interested in seeing any info or brochure on that.
>
> I bought a new "vintage" awning made available from Marti' Awnings of
> California. He makes vintage awning for teardrop trailers using new
> modern material. His craftsmanship is excellent. He will make one in
> any size to fit your need. You can reach him at domy at sbcglobal.net or
> 530-891-5120. Get on eBay and keyword vintage awning. He has one on
> there right now with a white and red stripe.
>
> I built my "kiosk" for my 63 Corvan and It looks vintage with one
> exception. I used a spare axle bolted on my spare tire and slid a pcv
> tube on the axle as an extension for a tent pole and that kept the
> awning in place in windy condition. This allowed me to set up on a
> parking lot without driving any stakes in the ground for the guy wire.
>
> I found a vintage ladder rack from Ben's Bus and I know someone from
> Michigan might still have a set. I bolted a long 2x4 on it and
> attached a "C" awning rail from an RV dealer. The awning slides right
> through the "C" rail and make set up quick and easy.
>
> I plan to set-up again at the Classic Corvair Show and Swap in Fort
> Wayne, IN this weekend. If you are in the area, come by and check it
> out.
>
> Here is a link to some of the older pictures of my kiosk: http://
> www.picturetrail.com/gid13295676
>
> Kevin
>
> ------------------------------
> Kevin G. Clark
> kevin at kcvairbrush.com
> www.kcvairbrush.com
>
>
>
>
> On May 11, 2010, at 7:22 PM, dan at proseverse.com wrote:
>
>    
>> Corvanatics,
>> Summer's just about here and my recently acquired '62 Greenbrier
>> could really
>> use a "Shelter Unit (Option# 985106)". I'm considering building
>> one, as I'm sure
>> the canvas on any that might still be around has to be all rotten,
>> but any
>> insight (photos, knowledge, familiarity) with how this shelter unit
>> works or
>> looks would be really helpful; even the poles and attaching
>> mechanisms would be
>> great.
>> Also interested in any of the other GM camping/luggage rack
>> accessories
>> available for the Greenbriers.
>>
>> I appreciate your time.
>>
>> dAn
>> 1962 Greenbrier
>> 1963 Greenbrier
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