Repro 15cwt GS box cover

[Jon Skagfeld]

Originally Posted by Stewart Loy

The sample I have available has no windows in the sides or end flaps. I have not seen a sample of the windows, so I think the tarps will get made without them. It will be easier to make them without windows as those could be added later. The factory pix I have show the windows on the early trucks, but without a sample I am hesitant to add them. ( This is where Jiffero should jump in and say that the tan cover with windows is available to view ... )

Just FYI and assistance, the model tarp (C/\) 1944, perfectly fits a 2J1 GS box.

[Stewart Loy]

Originally Posted by Jon Skagfeld

Just FYI and assistance, the model tarp (C/\) 1944, perfectly fits a 2J1 GS box.

Hanno,

Does that mean that you will be 'short sheeted' for your truck?

Stewart

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Stewart Loy

Hanno,

Does that mean that you will be 'short sheeted' for your truck?

Stewart

Stewart,

Yes, it seems I am.

Hanno

[Mike Timoshyk]

Hi, Stewart,

My larder is full of Kraft Dinner (vitamine K) and red wine ....I know have victuals stored and can commit to sending $ for the tarp....who to, how much and when?

Cheers from sunny Windsor Ontario

Mike Timoshyk

[Mike K]

My 2 cents worth

The canvas made in the 1940's would be 100% cotton duck - it has a coarse weave compared to modern canvas which is nearly always a fine cotton/polyester mix. One of the last places left making pure cotton canvas is India/Pakistan .. I bought a pure COTTON 16oz canvas tarp from a on-line dealer here in Aust. 9'X12' for 60$ - MADE in Pakistan.... they sell bigger sizes too. Canvas has a bias and it shrinks more in one direction than the other-it is very important to allow for shrinkage ... some of the modern stuff is pre-shrunk. Upholsterers usually cut it diagonally cos its easier to shape it for curves if the bias is with you.. not against you .

Depending on the quality.. $500 for a repro 15 cwt van tarp is very good value .. it's a steal . The lady may not realise how much work is involved ... it looks easy in a photo ! She won't be making much profit at that price . If you can find an original 15 cwt WW2 tarp as a pattern .. then your cooking with gas.

Mike

[r.morrison]

Hi stewart: Robert here in Vancouver B.C. I've being following this page for some time. I was curious to inquire whether your source could make up a canvas unit for a Chev 30 cwt gs. box. I could provide the measements to you for a quote and or send you plans and measurements for my requirements. One large rectangular piece of canvas , with or without grommets. Don't know if there are any other interested parties out there, but it's worth a shot. Good luck in your venture.....regards....Robert

[Stewart Loy]

Gents,

The canvas place will copy or make anything that you can provide drawings of a sample of. I like the work they do, and recommend it. I have had mudflaps made, and am making more right now.

I plan to get the sample cover in a week and take it in for examination and final costing. At that time I will see how serious anybody is when I ask for down payments.

I got measurements of a tarp with windows, but have not seen the the plastic material. I hope the canvas lady can help us out with this. Otherwise the windows will be a DIY project for tarp buyers.

I understand that green and tan tarps will be about the same money, if anyone (else) wants a tan one. I suspect that they will look great on a stone coloured truck.

I will have fabric samples at the show in Kingston next weekend - see you there!



Stewart