I've found a cover in NZ to copy.
I have borrowed an original cover, with the C^ stencilled on the back cover, so it is most likely from a C15A from mid to late war, but it fits the C8AX canopy frame like a glove!
It is in fairly good shape, but has lost the front window, and has torn material in the left side window. They have what looks like a light weight canvas material, but have possibly been painted over with a dark stain or paint as they are quite stiff compared with the canvas of the cover.
The front opening/window lines up exactly with the cab rear window opening for height, but is slightly narrower.
Questions:
1. What did you decide the original windows were made of?
2. Did the front window have a flap or similar to allow communication with the cab occupants?
3. How were they tied on? The ropes on the side of this one are over 7 feet long, the front about 6 foot, and the back quite a lot shorter.
4. What do the rear flap clips look like?
I will get a couple made locally for my brother's truck and mine.
Incidentally there are a lot of similarities to the C8AX ambulance canopy, which again I was fortunate to find an original to measure and copy.
I have been following this thread with interest for some time, but haven't seen the answers to these questions above.
Hope you can help Stewart
Rob
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