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  1. 18th February 2009, 07:34 AM #1
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    Canvas soft top options

    hi All,

    Just thinking of purchasing a cheaper option for the soft top of 1955 S1 swb. The canvas new costs a fortune and second hand would be hard to find cheapish. Came across a s3 88 inch which could be made to suit though 2 inches longer. Went to a camping store who sells canvas in big square dimensions which made me think could you buy this and convert to suit the swb. what do people do in purchasing a good but cheaper option for soft top. Cant justify spending around $900 for new. What other options are out there. thx
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  2. 18th February 2009, 08:05 AM #2
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    Not a lot of options. You can always buy the canvas and make one yourself, but even on the Series 1 there is a lot of work and unless you are a skilled tentmaker or sailmaker, it is unlikely the results would be very presentable. One possibility would be to limit a home made top to roof only - this will be much simpler and poor fit a lot less obvious.

    This is why you will find a lot of old Landrovers with home made hardtops (varying from very good to awful) - there are a lot more people at home working with sheet metal or ply than there are at home with canvas, and the metal at least lasts a lot longer.

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  3. 18th February 2009, 08:10 AM #3
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    We sourced a new canvas from Victoria, pm NM and she will give you the contact. It was $400 and something delivered to Qld and is period perfect.

    Have a look at photos of Leon (our 88").
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    Thomas - 1955 Series 1 107" Truck Cab
    Leon - 1957 Series 1 88" Soft Top
    Lewis - 1963 Series 11A ex Mil Gunbuggy
    Teddy5 - 2001 Ex Telstra Big Cab Td5
    ​Betsy - 1963 Series 11A ex Mil GS
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  4. 18th February 2009, 08:27 AM #4
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    Hi there

    Are you also able to send me the details etc as well.....need one for a 86"

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  5. 18th February 2009, 08:44 AM #5
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    Will do.
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    Thomas - 1955 Series 1 107" Truck Cab
    Leon - 1957 Series 1 88" Soft Top
    Lewis - 1963 Series 11A ex Mil Gunbuggy
    Teddy5 - 2001 Ex Telstra Big Cab Td5
    ​Betsy - 1963 Series 11A ex Mil GS
    REMLR No 143
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  6. 18th February 2009, 11:32 AM #6
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    Me three please Numpty

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  7. 18th February 2009, 11:51 AM #7
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    Canvas Top

    A little news
    86 top same size as a 88 inch
    it is the front of the bulk head is were the 2 inches difference is
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  8. 18th February 2009, 12:25 PM #8
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    Carvas top

    Could I also have the Victorian contact for the soft top as I am looking for one to fit a 2A SWB.
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  9. 18th February 2009, 08:53 PM #9
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    2A tops

    2A are slightly different
    the bows must be bigger, the tub is a little wider
    do not look right
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  10. 19th February 2009, 09:09 AM #10
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    canvas

    Hi All
    I recently made a new top for my flat bow 80" . I have no experience with sewing machines, let alone a fast industrial model.

    For a novice like me , there was much cursing and swearing , and its very slow and tedious process . You have to think ahead , step at a time .

    The result is good for a first time effort. I hope to make some more soon. Anyone know of a source of cheap canvas ? The original canvas was a very heavy grade and its unobtainable now .

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