M135 CDN, 6X6 Truck................

[Peter Phillips]

That is a very nice unmolested looking truck! If money isn't a problem and the MLVW structures are unavailable, I suggest getting some white oak to do the job. There's some tutorials on bending slats for bows using steam that someone may be able to do for you. Good thing you're not far from ship building resources which just may have the supplies and knowledge that you need

[Chris Preston]

Many Thanks Rob and Peter. This is a big help.

Cheers,

Chris

[rob love]

For the curved top bows, you should have no problem getting top bows for the M35 out of the USA. As I mentioned, they just need to be cut back a little to work. For the corners, which are metal, I may have squirreled away far too many of them at the Shilo museum. A transfer can be made museum to museum, just your end would be responsible for the postage. I also have squirreled away lots of the metal stakes and seat hardware, again a transfer can be made.

If you know of a truck going through, we could likely set you up with the just about all you would need for the complete setup.


People previous to me used spruce for a lot of the bows etc on the museum vehicles. Don't bother...it is just a waste of wood as it will break whenever you don't want it to.

[Chris Preston]

Hi Rob,

Many Thanks for the offer to assist. We still have to do a full assessment of the vehicle. Once done. I'll get back to you and what we might need.

Thanks again.

Chris, in Victoria, BC