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15-08-14, 23:33
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M3A1 scout car canvas roof
Hello all,
I am starting to look for a canvas roof for my White Scout Car. Is there a source available in Australia or do I have to start looking overseas?. It would be interesting to find out where other WSC owners obtained their canvas tops from. Another option would be to get the dimensions or a pattern & I'll have a go at making one myself. Anything would be better than driving "topless" through this New England winter - having the breeze in your hair isn't everything it seems!  Thanks Robert. Last edited by Ghost; 16-08-14 at 00:07. 
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16-08-14, 01:46
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Hi Robert,
I purchased my WSC top from John and Mary Worthing in England about 12 years ago. It was cheaper to buy from them than pay for the many straps and buckles here in Australia. I do not know if they are still in business as I haven't seen their advertisement in the British military vehicle magazines lately. The way it came to Australia is another story. The Australian Army had their own version of the top as well. It had the webbing type buckles found on the type 38 webbing. That may be another way of doing it. I might even still have an Australian top somewhere but I am not sure just where it is. Regards Rick
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16-08-14, 04:00
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M3A1 scout car canvas
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Cheers, Darryl Lennane 1943 Willys MB 1941 Willys MBT Trailer 1941 Australian LP2A Machine Gun Carrier 1943 White M3A1AOP Scout Car 1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car 1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car
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16-08-14, 08:11
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Worthings are still in business. Currently doing Diamond T cargo canvas for me. He is extremely busy this year though.
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16-08-14, 09:57
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Beachwood Canvas, Stateside used to do excellent+++ work. They would be worth trying.
Edit: I see Darryl's post has it covered.
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16-08-14, 23:19
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Robert.
At least you still have sufficient hair on your head for the wind to play with! I would have to hang my legs over the door to get the same effect! Beachwood used to offer both a fully finished cover and a cheaper option with the basic canvas top completed, but the strap assemblies shipped unattached. This allowed the vehicle owner to get a perfect custom fit of the top to their specific vehicle done either themselves or at a local auto upholstery shop. David
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