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Old 19-04-09, 04:49
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It looks to me like the side canvas just folds over at the top and snaps in place. It would make it awkward when opening the door, but I can see where you'd want to eliminate that draft if it was -30C or so. I was going to put -40C but how would you get one of those engines started at that temp?
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Old 19-04-09, 13:55
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It looks to me like the side canvas just folds over at the top and snaps in place. It would make it awkward when opening the door, but I can see where you'd want to eliminate that draft if it was -30C or so. I was going to put -40C but how would you get one of those engines started at that temp?
There were two levels of cold weather preparation that claimed effectiveness to -20 degrees and -40 degrees. I don't know if they really were as effective as claimed.
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Old 20-04-09, 03:24
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David,
It does make sense to me, even though it might be awkward, that one would want to snap up the top of the curtain to eliminate any unnecessary drafts. Having said that, it might have been wishful thinking......

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Old 20-04-09, 07:58
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Top fasteners are for clip on piece were side screen rests against , see my picture of top of cab , it is an original one . It is flat canvas with a round rubber stitched into it .
Old Fords and other Old timers have that same square socket in the doors for side screens , and they also have round rods for the sreens , Square sockets make sense so the rods don`t jam that easy.
if somebody needs more pictures of the top canvas piece let me know , also a picture of how the rods are in the side screen.
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Old 20-04-09, 19:34
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Maurice,
Please send out some more pictures of the top canvas piece.

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Old 23-04-09, 07:40
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here pictures from reaf of curtain with rods in . the first is of a dark stone collored one.
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Old 23-04-09, 07:46
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here pictures from Rad cover and the bag for side screens. Last picture is for FAT Collectors
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Old 23-04-09, 21:55
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Could there be a difference between cab 11 and cab 12 side curtains....regarding size of the clear sections, type of rods used and shape of bushings in the top of the door? Or just differen manufacturers?

@ Maurice. The grill cover looks like a great accessory and I have never seen one in real life. Thanks for posting the picture.



Alex

p.s. I have sent you a PM. I have an interest in a set of curtains if you are willing to part with a set.
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