Carrier tarp

[Ron Pier]

Please could someone remind me of the dimensions of the canvas tarp as used on a 1944 MK2* ?

Cheers Ron

[Tom Millward]

Hello Ron,

From a search of earlier posts, it looks like 15’ x 20’. Are you looking to get one made?

Mike Gurr has what he believes is an original that came with his Carrier. He was kind enough to photograph it for me, but I can’t find the post anywhere.

[Ron Pier]

Yes Tom I want to replace this bluey tarp and a friend has been searching round for Khaki canvas for his WOT (Everyone seems to have US olive canvas)

He's sent me a sample from a firm in Brum :- 'Classic Khaki 18 oz 6' wide £20 metre'

Ouch! Works out at about 18mts = £360 +post and probably VAT too! Getting on for £450 before any sewing!!!!

It's why I've deen waiting for someones old dead tilt Ron

[Owen Evans]

Originally Posted by Tom Millward

Mike Gurr has what he believes is an original that came with his Carrier. He was kind enough to photograph it for me, but I can’t find the post anywhere.

Tom,
Is this the one you mean (posts 20 & 21)?

http://mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28890

Owen.

[Ron Pier]

Well done Owen. I remember all that now. Ron

[Neil Ashley]

Obviously the colour of any canvas would have varied according to when the Carrier was made and canadian manuals do refer to both green and brown canvas. Same obviously with the vehicle colours.

[Jim Burrill]

I use Chicago Canvas in the States.
https://www.chicagocanvas.com/produc...as-tarpaulins/
a 14" x 20" is US$ 154.95

a 16 x 20 is US$ 176.95

or by the yard and you sew hem and add grommets -

Color Canvas 15oz 10 Yard Roll
$119.00

100% cotton fabric
Double filled duck weave; stiffer & more durable than single filled duck
Non-water repellent
15 oz per square yard
10 yard roll
5′ wide
Available in stock colors: Black, Red, Royal
Special Order all other colors (only available in 10 yd bolts) - they do have tan, brown and olive available
Colors not guaranteed colorfast

[Jim Burrill]

Cut to size, sew a hem, add grommets, then use a paint roller and tray and cover in Thompson's water seal.

Or... buy a finished tarp either a foot to small or two big, and then seal with Thompson's....

[Michael R.]

Hiker - Hipkiss, (made in England) eyelets and brass flat rings ... done in no time.