As long as they're not assless chaps. On Jan 27, 2011, at 8:26 PM, atx <atx_bus@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > This might be one of the deepest discussions these eyes have ever seen on the > TCB. I'm mostly happy I haven't seen myself or any other TCBers in chaps. > > Jeff > > sent via iPhone > > > On Jan 27, 2011, at 8:12 PM, "Alma Jo Barrera" <patchmongrel1@xxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: > >> They ionize the air in the car so the police can't smell the natural >> incense. :) >> >> Alma Jo >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "singlecabboy" <sealingwaxred@xxxxxxxxx> >> To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 8:08 PM >> Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About The Original Fringe on a Westy Pop-Top >> >> >> That is interesting, especially on jackets and chaps, I thought they were >> ornamental also?Now what are the dingleberries around the back glass of a >> low rider ?Do they have a purpose? >> Paul Smith >> Transporters@The Point 8 >> October 7,8 and 9 ,2011 >> Morgan's Point Resort Texas >> >> >> --- On Thu, 1/27/11, Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx> wrote: >> >>> From: Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx> >>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About The Original Fringe on a Westy Pop-Top >>> To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 7:59 PM >>> Well what do you know, the fringe >>> actually serves a purpose. Never knew that. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jan 27, 2011, at 7:46 PM, Dan Martin <danandkatrinamartin@xxxxxxx> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> like the fringe on chaps or motorcycle jackets, >>> increased surface area to aid evaporation. >>>> On Jan 27, 2011, at 2:34 PM, kelly dosch wrote: >>>> >>>>> Like a sponge. Interesting. >>>>> >>>>> --- On Thu, 1/27/11, Bill Gmail <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx> >>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> From: Bill Gmail <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About The Original >>> Fringe on a Westy Pop-Top >>>>> To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" >>> <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>> Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 8:45 AM >>>>> >>>>> I was hoping that a more knowledgeable person >>> would respond. I was told it was a rain accumulator that >>> helped keep rain from running down into the front screened >>> window. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Jan 26, 2011, at 11:33 PM, kelly dosch <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx> >>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Seriously. What does it do with rain? >>> When the top is down it is sealed. When the top is up it,... >>> well really. What can it do but look cute? >>>>>> Not arguing. Genuinely curious. >>>>>> >>>>>> --- On Wed, 1/26/11, theresabuckner@xxxxxxx >>> <theresabuckner@xxxxxxx> >>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> From: theresabuckner@xxxxxxx >>> <theresabuckner@xxxxxxx> >>>>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About The Original >>> Fringe on a Westy Pop-Top >>>>>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 9:48 PM >>>>>> >>>>>> How bout dat I thought >>> it was to hide the staples on the canvas . Terry >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: Bill Gmail <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> Sent: Tue, Jan 25, 2011 8:21 pm >>>>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About The Original >>> Fringe on a Westy Pop-Top >>>>>> >>>>>> It is designed for the rain. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 25, 2011, at 8:06 PM, kelly dosch >>> <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx> >>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Do you remember seeing old pictures >>> of Westies with the top up and they had that huge white >>> fringe going across the front on top? >>>>>>> That fringe is cheap and available >>> but nobody ever seems to replace it. >>>>>>> I am just wondering- Do you suppose >>> it serves a purpose? >>>>>>> I mean, it is cute and all, but >>> those Germans were not easily distracted by aesthetics. >>> Every little thing served at least one purpose. >>>>>>> I am wondering if it helps insulate >>> against drafts while driving. >>>>>>> As we all know, on cold days, every >>> little bit of draft sealing helps. (As Gawd is my witness, I >>> will one day invent a simple devise that will clip onto the >>> the air vents at each end of the dash to seal them off >>> during winter months!) >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >