metalonmetal
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anybody know the oz/yard of canvas that was used for oem soft tops?
oem soft top canvas weight
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JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
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JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
ohhh BTW Happy Birthday
metalonmetal
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many thanks, and yes i got your email, much appreciated. (18 oz/sq yd)
metalonmetal
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if it's treated, a heavy duck canvas and large enough, why not?!
might want to consider it's age, price and compare it to what you could purchase brand new (without any existing stitching or grommets)
might want to consider it's age, price and compare it to what you could purchase brand new (without any existing stitching or grommets)
I didn't unfold it, but it seemed to only have stitching and grommets around the edge. $50 for whatever size it was. It would take more figuring than I did. I've read a bunch about how Paki tops don't stay nice for long. This was already old, so should stay as it is for a long time. It reminded me, "They don't make 'em like they used to."
metalonmetal
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i think the life of canvas depends on a lot. but if that mil-spec canvas was in decent condition, was $50 and at least 36" wide, you could get started on your own for sure.
cruiserbrett
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The smell? Also, old canvas tarps, surplus style have some treatment on them that can be hazardous to your health... CAnt remember where I read that but I am sure it came from they days when I had my old M715 kaiser and got new canvas for it...
I use one of those old military tarps to cover my camping gear in the back of my 40. It's really burly and waterproof, but dust clings to it and can't be removed easily. It started off green, now it's a nice shade of red from the dust in Utah. And it does have a smell, which would be amplified if you were enclosed in it.
