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06-01-09, 04:54
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Does anyone have any information on what the edges would have looked like for the canvas cover. Im wondering if there were any gromets or such things.
Can you guys check your pictures and see if anything comes up. With the order that Stewart is making for CMP Canvas box covers I figured UC shouldn't be left out in the rain. Im going to get one made but need more details then just the finished size.
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06-01-09, 23:35
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Its 20x15, in the books I've got.
HI Jordan
I'm with Bruce. I've seen 3 different colours the Brown-Red canvas, as well as the Olive Drab (green) and the usual yellow. the books seem to indicate Olive Drab but loooking at the pictures I see what appears to be mostly the Brown-Red on British carriers. I have an Olive Tarp I had made 20 X 15, with brass gromets. Adame 
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12-01-09, 23:57
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Princess Auto Canvas tarps are NOT water proof. They must be treated with canvas tent treatment available at big sporting goods store, OR you can find a recipe for canvas waterproofing on the web. The brown ones run like tea when wet and fade to a pale tan in the sun. Having said that I do like the cost when on sale and they are a nice weight. An option is to go to a boating outfit or awning shop and either buy their outdoor canvas or even have them make the tarp. Having said that I am looking for a heavy duty sewing machine to make covers and I will probably use the PA tarps with added waterproofing.
Jeff
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13-01-09, 00:36
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I've heard it said that you can colour canvas by spraying it with a few coats of very diluted latex paint, letting it dry between coats. I've never tried it but I'd try it on a small piece first to see what happens. The person who told me this said it doesn't go stiff if you do it right.
When I was fixing my Cletrac M2 I got O D canvas from Canadian Tarpaulin Supply in Saskatoon. They had it in stock.
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1940 Cab 11 C8 Wireless with 1A2 box & 11 set 1940 Cab 11 C8 cab and chassis 1940 Cab 11 C15 with 2A1 & Motley mount & Lewis gun 1940 Cab 11 F15A w/ Chev rear ends 1941 Cab 12 F15A 1942-44 Cab 13 F15A x 5 1942 cab 13 F15A with 2B1 box 1943 cab 13 F15A with 2H1 box 1943 Cab 13 C8A HUP 1944 Cab 13 C15A with 2C1 box 1943 Cletrac M2 High Speed Tractor MkII Bren gun carrier chassis x 2
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13-01-09, 00:38
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Here's a picture out of Military Vehicles Profiles.
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1940 Cab 11 C8 Wireless with 1A2 box & 11 set 1940 Cab 11 C8 cab and chassis 1940 Cab 11 C15 with 2A1 & Motley mount & Lewis gun 1940 Cab 11 F15A w/ Chev rear ends 1941 Cab 12 F15A 1942-44 Cab 13 F15A x 5 1942 cab 13 F15A with 2B1 box 1943 cab 13 F15A with 2H1 box 1943 Cab 13 C8A HUP 1944 Cab 13 C15A with 2C1 box 1943 Cletrac M2 High Speed Tractor MkII Bren gun carrier chassis x 2
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13-01-09, 02:25
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Do It Yerselfer, eh?
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The canvas lady who is making up the 15cwt truck covers tells me that she has a surplus hefty duty sewing machine - a 'Jukki' brand if I recall correctly. If you need something like that drop me a PM and I will get you more details. I think that she said $750ish - but I forget stuff lately ...  Stewart
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