Repro 15cwt GS box cover

[Bob Carriere]

.... it was 1947 or 48 before the first expensive plastic toys were available... and it was brittle and NO plastic glue existed..... my Dad mended broken plastic by using a kitchen knife heated on the stove.....or nail removing solutions (acetone)......memories..... my early toys were cast of rubber or white metal..... the wheels/tires wer made of a pressed cardboard or papier mache which did not last long playing in damp sand.....

Who remembers the name of the Crown Corporation created in Canada to jump start the plastic industry.....??? early 40s.......

Bob
PS....Man it's cold this morning....Minus 25 C..... it actually hurts just to stand there...... that's why I am here on the 'puter.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

.... it was 1947 or 48 before the first expensive plastic toys were available... and it was brittle and NO plastic glue existed..... my Dad mended broken plastic by using a kitchen knife heated on the stove.....or nail removing solutions (acetone)......memories..... my early toys were cast of rubber or white metal..... the wheels/tires wer made of a pressed cardboard or papier mache which did not last long playing in damp sand.....

Who remembers the name of the Crown Corporation created in Canada to jump start the plastic industry.....??? early 40s.......

Bob
PS....Man it's cold this morning....Minus 25 C..... it actually hurts just to stand there...... that's why I am here on the 'puter.

Who remembers the name of the Crown Corporation created in Canada to jump start the plastic industry.....??? early 40s.......

Reliable...
And the plastic dolls today in show room condition are worth more than the bisque dolls of the last century..
Look them up on e0pay..

[Stewart Loy]

Gents,

I have most of you down for your 15cwt tarps, and we will move to production soon.

If anybody is on the fence, and wondering about a canvas cover for your 15cwt truck, it is time to decide. PM me with your needs, and don't be the only one without a tarp.


Stewart

[john hoffman]

Good show !

[Stewart Loy]

Gents,

The canvas cover production is stalled with our fabric at some factory in the US getting treated. The canvasmith thinks that it will be 2 weeks before the paperwork can get the green stuff back into Canada so that the production can start.

I will let you know when they get sewn. If you want to think about how you will ship your tarp, now would be a good time to arrange transport for it. If you have not paid, now would also be a good time to raid the piggy bank. Remember that the tax man loves CMPs also, so add 13% to your Canadian funds. To all those who have paid - thanks, and I will process yours first.

Regards,


Stewart

[david moore]

Stewart
Could you give the approx overall dimensions of the tarp you are duscussing. From the photo I'm wondering if it would fit my F8 long box? Much smaller truck but doesn't look too different from the remains that I have.

[Stewart Loy]

Originally Posted by david moore

Stewart
Could you give the approx overall dimensions of the tarp you are duscussing. From the photo I'm wondering if it would fit my F8 long box? Much smaller truck but doesn't look too different from the remains that I have.

David,

In response to your, and other fellows questions regarding the 15cwt box dimensions, I went out to the garage this morning with my tape measure.

The box is 80 inches - front to back. It is 82 inches wide. Both measures are outside to outside.

The bows will have the tarp rise about 33 inches above the top of the box.

Is that about the same size as the 8cwt?

If you can use a tarp of this size, please let me know so I can get the canvasmaker up to speed - we expect material to get back into Canada soon. Then production can start.



Stewart