Reference photos: Australian Sunshine Cab Roof

[Private_collector]

Jacques,

I would really appreciate any info you have which can help me make one of those.

What are the two diagonal tabs with eyelets for?

[Euan McDonald]

The two straight roof brackets have a short leather strap with buckel attached with bolts.
On the inner edge of the roof opening is another leather strap to secure the canvas when rolled back.

[Euan McDonald]

The difference between the Ford and Chev sunshine roof is the rear lash points. Ford has a cast style bracket and chev has a folded sheet metal with brass eyelet.

[Private_collector]

Thanks Euan. I'm hoping to get it blasted next week, and then make the minor panel repairs the following Sunday. I put 2 hours into removing the paint and crud from the two wingnuts. Used an old toothbrush and hand cleaner as the grit. They are a nice rough cast surface, so straight sanding would have ruined that.

[Jacques Reed]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Jacques,

I would really appreciate any info you have which can help me make one of those.

What are the two diagonal tabs with eyelets for?

Hi Tony,

It is only my best guess but they could have been used to lash it down to prevent flapping or keep rain out as they point almost directly to the external cleats on the lower rear corners of the cabin.

I could be miles out and perhaps someone else in the forum can confirm or correct me. Keith? Euan?

Cheers,

Jacques