Luke Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 hi my names Luke Im 27. I've just started my own business working with canvas and p.v.c which I've been working with for 11 years. I've always had an interest in old vehicles and have canvassed a few old military Jeeps and trucks using recycled military tents ive also canvassed old morris's n the likes. I would love an old vehicle to restore but at the moment I'm putting all my efforts into starting my business so for the moment I'm just here to gather info on how to go about restoring an old military vehicle and to offer my services if I can as this is one of the areas of my job I'm most interested in. I also like mountain biking snowboarding and am planning to take up archery because I've always wanted to try that to. so id like to say pleased to meet you and how do you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Welcome Luke, I hope you do well with the canvas, there's loads of us on here that could use your talents, good luck with the new project.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 hi snort glad to be here already sifting though the great info on here. once I'm up and running smoothly ill be taking on something but for now I don't have the time money or knowledge but hopefully soon enough that should change a bit thanks for the welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hi Luke, welcome! Whereabouts in Suffolk are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hi Luke, welcome! Whereabouts in Suffolk are you? Tooooo late Adrian , got my order in already!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkypete618 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hi, nice to see another youngster about these pages, from Suffolk! ( no offence to the older generation! ) Any good with seat covers ?? . Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Tooooo late Adrian , got my order in already!!!!!!! Oi! No cross border raiding......:stop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Oi! No cross border raiding......:stop: yes that was cheeky as he is only 27 miles from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hi Luke, welcome! Whereabouts in Suffolk are you? hi Adrian Im near Bury St Edmunds thanks for the welcome Hi, nice to see another youngster about these pages, from Suffolk! ( no offence to the older generation! ) Any good with seat covers ?? . Pete hello Pete I've actually never made any seat covers I've put covers on pretty much everything else tho so I'm willing to give it a shot maybe we could make a mock up one first out of sum old material and see how it fitted?! also if you have a pattern I could take apart that would make things a whole lot easier thanks for the warm welcome every1 I think I could get used to hanging around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkypete618 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I'm one of many from Felixstowe, got an old boy who does tilts and canvas occasionally locally for me, when the kids trip and fall over guy ropes:mad:. Dont think he is up to doing seats tho, i ve got the original seats in still, but all the stitching has split and gapes when i sit on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 I'm one of many from Felixstowe, got an old boy who does tilts and canvas occasionally locally for me, when the kids trip and fall over guy ropes:mad:. Dont think he is up to doing seats tho, i ve got the original seats in still, but all the stitching has split and gapes when i sit on them. well maybe i could come and have a look as its not to far either maybe i can just restitch the seats if you like if the material is still in good nick?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 .....I hope you do well with the canvas, there's loads of us on here that could use your talents, ...... Well really - the standard of spelling is going downhill fast. It's TENTS for goodness sake :rolleyes: By the way, welcome Luke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Well really - the standard of spelling is going downhill fast. It's TENTS for goodness sake :rolleyes: By the way, welcome Luke! hehe nice one cheers N.O.S nice to meet you :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 hi welcome to the forum , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Welcome to HMVF, :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1703 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I'm in Suffolk near Mendlesham,I run a classic car restoration business (which also does Military vehicles) and might need some canvas soon too, will give you a pm if the owner hasnt got any already Will be a pair of canvas doors,cab hood and a tilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 hi welcome to the forum , hey private mw Welcome to HMVF, :-D thanks shane.c I'm in Suffolk near Mendlesham,I run a classic car restoration business (which also does Military vehicles) and might need some canvas soon too, will give you a pm if the owner hasnt got any already Will be a pair of canvas doors,cab hood and a tilt hi Michael I don't stock the canvas yet as I said I'm only just starting out but the vehicles I've worked on usually use recycled military canvas I can get hold of new olive green canvas but my minimun order is 500m and at present this isnt doable for me sorry I do have access to canvas but only basic colours I'm afraid once I'm a bit more established I will be able to buy bulk and keep stock of most colours. hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g0ozs Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Welcome Luke ! At some point next year I may need some seat covers and some repairs to a rubberised canvas tilt on my SUMB - I will be in touch ! I do have some scrap material to use if need be Iain (just South of Ipswich) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Welcome Luke ! At some point next year I may need some seat covers and some repairs to a rubberised canvas tilt on my SUMB - I will be in touch ! I do have some scrap material to use if need be Iain (just South of Ipswich) Hi Iain. Fingers crossed I should be sorted by then so I should have plenty of material. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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