Latest Treasure

RHClarke · #1 30-11-08, 02:52

The latest member of the Hammond Quartet (Guy Vapeur) gets around and sniffs out the most obscure military items. On a recent trip down east he came upon this treasure, a pillow slip which I proudly have in my possession.

I think I will keep it in the HUP when she is completed - it will go well with the "lavish" cardboard lining...

Merci, Guy

cmperry4 · #2 07-12-08, 04:57

Very spiffy Rob - do you have a date on that item?

Meanwhile, "cardboard" minds me to ask, do you have a source or specification for the "pressed paper" material? I found one site where they talked about a liner material that was used on Crosley cars, otherwise, haven't struck on anything. Looks a lot like heavy construction paper or what is known as "boxboard" - the stuff that cereal boxes are made of, which is not technically "cardboard" (The brown kraft paper stuff with corrugations).

Anyway, the pillow thing is nifty.

RHClarke · #3 07-12-08, 05:53

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Originally Posted by cmperry4

Very spiffy Rob - do you have a date on that item?Meanwhile, "cardboard" minds me to ask, do you have a source or specification for the "pressed paper" material? I found one site where they talked about a liner material that was used on Crosley cars, otherwise, haven't struck on anything. Looks a lot like heavy construction paper or what is known as "boxboard" - the stuff that cereal boxes are made of, which is not technically "cardboard" (The brown kraft paper stuff with corrugations).Anyway, the pillow thing is nifty.

Mark,

Good to hear from you. How are things progressing with the HUP? Pillow wise, there are no tags on it, so dating it will be pure speculation. I'm thinking of putting it on the bench seat, but I think it will clash with the canvas curtains...

I kept some samples of the liner, but have not yet found anything like it commercially. However, I will be asking the CWM for a contact number for the chap who dontated the 45 HUP. They used an interesting material that looks a little thicker than the original, but looks the part. Good luck with the restoration.

Hanno Spoelstra · #4 07-12-08, 12:07

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Originally Posted by cmperry4

Meanwhile, "cardboard" minds me to ask, do you have a source or specification for the "pressed paper" material? I found one site where they talked about a liner material that was used on Crosley cars, otherwise, haven't struck on anything. Looks a lot like heavy construction paper or what is known as "boxboard" - the stuff that cereal boxes are made of, which is not technically "cardboard" (The brown kraft paper stuff with corrugations).

Guys,

The liner material seems to be the same material that was used on period vehicles. Picture below is a c.1942 Ford cab, which has a new paper/cardboard cab lining. I'm sure this sort of this material can be bought today, as it is still used to make heavy paper/cardboard decorative boxes and the like.

Hope this helps,
Hanno

RHClarke · #5 07-12-08, 15:10

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

The liner material seems to be the same material that was used on period vehicles. Picture below is a c.1942 Ford cab, which has a new paper/cardboard cab lining. I'm sure this sort of this material can be bought today, as it is still used to make heavy paper/cardboard decorative boxes and the like.

Hanno,

Thanks. It is encouraging to be speaking of the "finishing" touches. I am sure that whatever goes in as lining will look the part as long as it is green. Later I hope to include a pic of the liner material for comparison. If I recall correctly, there is a pattern to it - more later.

Cheers

Paul Singleton · #6 11-12-08, 18:24

I think you can get it here:

http://www.autorestorationsupply.com/

A friend of mine is restoring a 1952 GMC suburban and inquired about a headliner. This company claimed that they could supply the cardboard type material but you would need to cut it to fit. My friend ended up buying the correct headliner as a precut kit in the states.

Paul