Author Topic: Halftrack top and seat cushions canvas (Read 5293 times)

R.E.Co. · « **on:** October 17, 2019, 11:10:37 AM »

Ok so this is the material Beachwood is using for their canvas.
Tops and Tarps: Olive Drab 18-20 oz mildew and water resistant
Seats and cushions: Olive Drab 14-16 oz mildew and water resistant

Just the kit for the top canvas for my M2 would cost $2000 unassembled and uncut, just the materials for self assembly. Theres no way it should cost that much.

Just the fabric alone is $53 a yard from them.

So, I looked for a better option. So I found a place in Chicago called Chicago canvas who has the same material for $9.95 A yard for a 72" wide.

I ordered a sample of the 16oz and 18oz. Ill let you all know how it looks and feels when I get it.

Jon

emptyhead · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2019, 03:02:51 PM »

Someone pointed me in that direction haven’t ordered any thing yet. Please keep us updated.

spec4don · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2019, 05:42:25 PM »

I had my seats built by this outfit. Small one man operation. He built them off an original I sent. I was very please with the work and the price.
http://aamfgcw.com/

Don G.

R.E.Co. · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2019, 06:57:34 PM »

Ok, the first set of canvas samples never got sent. Here is the color of the canvas I got from Chicago canvas supply. It is next to 33070 Olive drab paint. The canvas is alittle dark for me. Thoughts?

8683jb · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2019, 07:12:06 PM »

I got the same stuff for my seat backs. I wasn't too worried about the shade, or even if they all match - some of my covers are NOS and they're slightly different shades from each other. Different material lots, I suppose. It's just a matter of personal preference, I guess.

Jon

bharr · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2019, 07:14:56 PM »

wash the samples a few times and allow them to sit out in the sun for a while and see if that doesn't lighten it a bit. For 5X the cost, you can let it fade until you get the desired color, then keep indoors..... just a thought.

R.E.Co. · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2020, 01:42:34 PM »

Well, I decided on khaki instead of olive drab because being a 1941 model, it would be most accurate. The shade is a little off from what I anticipated but its a little late now. Cost was super reasonable. $8.25 a yard (10 yards), treated 1/2" plywood $25, cushion material free!! (From a free couch found locally). Total invested was only $108 with left over wood and canvas. I cut the cushions using a electric meat knife. It worked great!

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bharr · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2020, 04:40:22 PM »

Looks good! Can you show a photo of the bottom of how you folded and attached the fabric to the plywood?

8683jb · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2020, 05:59:18 PM »

It looks nice Jon!

Smadge · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2020, 06:47:08 PM »

Real nice!

woodwalker · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2020, 08:45:51 PM »

Looking good, I like the early war look

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