Repro 15cwt GS box cover

[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