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25-05-10, 16:06
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Jim, your 8 cwt has the longer 2A1 box so it uses a different style of top hoops. Here's an original setup on one.
Top bows And here's the link to the thread with lots of 8 cwt pictures. You'll find a period picture of one with the canvas in place on this thread too. If you aren't pressed for time, I'll get back to the place with that truck in the next month and I can take measurements for you. 8 cwt pictures
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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 Last edited by Hanno Spoelstra; 20-04-21 at 11:40. Reason: link fixed 
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03-06-10, 01:30
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Canvas and bows
Jim
My F8 has exactly the same body as your Chev. I had the canvas made with side/rear window gauze and flaps by Lorie at Hornsby Canvas here in Ontario, Canada. She did a great job with real canvas for less than CND$ 1000 which is pretty good. She has desert colour too if you prefer. Shipping wouldn't be too bad I think. The longitidinal "bows" are easily made from EMT conduit - a shade oversize but easily flattened and rounded at the ends and in the middle. The transverse bows are more of a challenge what with the complex bends, the welded-in reinforcements and, particularly, the offset "stubs" for the end bows to make the bows flush with the front and rear of the box. Re your truck - does it have the data plates? In particular, is the box makers plate still on the rear lower left of the box? Should be W.D. Beale and Sons, Toronto # 411AC ???. Finally - a detail - the census number for an 8cwt should be "Z" not "L"! Cheers
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