Repro 15cwt GS box cover

[david moore]

Stewart
Could you give the approx overall dimensions of the tarp you are duscussing. From the photo I'm wondering if it would fit my F8 long box? Much smaller truck but doesn't look too different from the remains that I have.

[Stewart Loy]

Originally Posted by david moore

Stewart
Could you give the approx overall dimensions of the tarp you are duscussing. From the photo I'm wondering if it would fit my F8 long box? Much smaller truck but doesn't look too different from the remains that I have.

David,

In response to your, and other fellows questions regarding the 15cwt box dimensions, I went out to the garage this morning with my tape measure.

The box is 80 inches - front to back. It is 82 inches wide. Both measures are outside to outside.

The bows will have the tarp rise about 33 inches above the top of the box.

Is that about the same size as the 8cwt?

If you can use a tarp of this size, please let me know so I can get the canvasmaker up to speed - we expect material to get back into Canada soon. Then production can start.



Stewart

[david moore]

Stewart
I'll measure my box as soon as I get out to the cottage - maybe Tues or Wed.
David

[cletrac (RIP)]

David, according to Military Vehicle Profiles, your outside measurements are 84 1/2 long and 83 3/32 wide and judging from the pics it would be 30 inches from the top of the box to the top of the bows.

[david moore]

David/Stewart

A bit curious - I have measured my 1B1 box and it doesn't quite agree with the book! Mine is 84" long (within experimental error!) but only 77 3/4" wide (as opposed to 83 3/32" in the book). All outside to outside. The height of the hoops above the body is 27".

Either way, a bit too different from your standard order to be comfortable, Stewart. By the way, how was it settled re shrinkage allowance?

I may try to restore the original canvas (see pic) which is pretty badly shredded but has all of the original grommets, tabs and leather straps in very good condition. Also the mesh windows/flaps. I had in mind to build a chicken wire support over the hoops and try to patch the laid over canvas with some spare (real) canvas I got from Brian Asbury - anybody tried a project like that?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by david moore

I may try to restore the original canvas (see pic) which is pretty badly shredded but has all of the original grommets, tabs and leather straps in very good condition. Also the mesh windows/flaps. I had in mind to build a chicken wire support over the hoops and try to patch the laid over canvas with some spare (real) canvas I got from Brian Asbury - anybody tried a project like that?

David,

At least you have something to start with. I think your shredded orginal could be used as a pattern. Best thing to do would be to take it apart so all the canvas parts can be laid out flat and traced as patterns. Depending on your skills, I guess you need to find a sail maker with an appetite for these sort of projects.

Hanno

[Gunner]

David:

Perhaps Stew's canvas lady would give you a price on copying yours... it isn't so different from what she is already doing and, as you noted, you have all the hardware right there.

Mike