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Old 09-07-20, 23:31
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Jordan,

Those boxes turned out awesome...... and the truck of course!
I think you did very good for a first (long) drive. Bringing some spare parts usually means nothing breaks.......like when you bring an umbrella....than it doesn't rain!
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Old 13-08-20, 03:37
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Finally got some time to work on fixing my 1887 Singer 29 UFA and finish a sewing project for the truck.

The original is on the left and my new made one is on the right. I’m quite pleased with it and just need to source a snap for it.
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Old 18-08-20, 00:27
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Working away on the special straps for the canvas covers. These go on the two large bins in the back of the truck.
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Old 18-08-20, 20:29
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top notch work Jordan.....enjoying this thread very much!

Did you use original webbing straps as a basis for the conversion? I have also purchased a bunch of webbing with nice stamps to use for my C8 tarp when I finally get to it.

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Old 18-08-20, 20:45
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The straps are original material. The quick release straps were original GM boxed straps but they weren’t long enough so I stitched in lengths of the P37 utility straps. My sewing machine handled that fine but now is not enjoying stitching them to the canvas. I just got off the phone with our local canvas sewing place and they are going to take a look at them for me Thursday.
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Old 19-08-20, 00:52
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Today’s progress until the 1887 Singer broke down again. It’s a great machine that just needs some loving care.
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Old 21-08-20, 05:03
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Went out for a nice 60 mile drive tonight. Everything was great and I’m glad I brought along the ear plugs. That 6 bladed fan makes a tremendous amount of noise.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=OE5X9iKonCc
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