nat2one Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hi there. Does anyone know where else I am likely to get a canvas made for my Bedford I'm restoring? I spoke to Allied at Stoneleigh this Jan and they aren't going to be doing them again for some time it seams! I need the cab and rear tilt making up. I think someone had one done on here recently that I saw and it was a very well made one. Any suggestions most welcome please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Nath try Classic Covers at Norwich, they made a fantastic job of my Humber canvas. only problem is they will need patterns.................... Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I would love to hear how you get on. Also, any pics of your truck?:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I believe Frank at PegasusWW2 Displays manufactures tilts etc. Top bloke who knows his stuff, if he is currently doing them. Do a search for him on Google. He is located somewhere in the Wigan area, sorry I cannot be more specific. He also posts on the WW2 re-enacting forum as 'Pegasus- Drive' - you could PM him through there. Don't know if he comes on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I believe Frank at PegasusWW2 Displays manufactures tilts etc. Top bloke who knows his stuff, if he is currently doing them. Do a search for him on Google. He is located somewhere in the Wigan area, sorry I cannot be more specific. He also posts on the WW2 re-enacting forum as 'Pegasus- Drive' - you could PM him through there. Don't know if he comes on here. try south cumbria ,north lancs mvt ask on there , think he is on there ........good guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat2one Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks Jules I meant to ask you the other night where you got the one for the Humber done. I have the one off of the Bowser for a pattern for the cab but I would need to see if anyone would lend me a rear tilt to make a pattern from! It was nice quality wasn't it? Nath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat2one Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks Chaps I will try some of those suggestions. fayjo65 I have some pics of it on a previous thread with Rippo: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?36668-Bedford-MW-Windscreen Have you got some of your MWD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykins Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Allied Canvas, Jim Clark, I've found to be first class, they made up a cab canvas and tilt for the back (with proper copper gauze rear view window) for my Morris Commercial C4 (not too different to MW). An excellent job they made of them which fits properly. They're currently doing some windows for my CMP Chevvy C8a HUW and seat covers. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Allied Canvas, Jim Clark, I've found to be first class, they made up a cab canvas and tilt for the back (with proper copper gauze rear view window) for my Morris Commercial C4 (not too different to MW). An excellent job they made of them which fits properly. They're currently doing some windows for my CMP Chevvy C8a HUW and seat covers. Jerry I spoke to Jim at last years W&P show about my QL and got the impression that they wont be doing any more British unless his man comes out of retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Some years ago I had a full set of Canvas made for a MW, including sidescreens. The company was Undercover Covers in Birmingham, a chap called Steve. It was an excellent job and I had the choice of the heavy flax canvas as original or the lighter modern canvas. I opted for the heavy one. Not sure if he is still doing vintage work but think they had a stand at Beltring a couple of years ago. They do a lot of Land Rover canopies and work for the Ministry of Defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks Chaps I will try some of those suggestions. fayjo65 I have some pics of it on a previous thread with Rippo: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?36668-Bedford-MW-Windscreen Have you got some of your MWD? Ah yes, I had seen the thread, didny put 2 + 2 together. I have a restoration blog on here 'Bedford MWD restoration'. Do you Oxfordshire guys attend an MVT branch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ah yes, I had seen the thread, didny put 2 + 2 together. I have a restoration blog on here 'Bedford MWD restoration'. Do you Oxfordshire guys attend an MVT branch? Hi yes we do, North Oxfordshire & Cotswolds held at the Hock Norton Brewery & South Oxfordshire held at Long Wittenham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat2one Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I spoke to Rod today from Classic Covers. Very nice guy who sounds like he is up for the job. You were right about the patterns though Julian, I think he would prefer to have the truck so he can fit the canvas to it. Just need to send him some photos. So if anyone has some good detailed close ups of an MW canvas they would be most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43rdrecce Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just pm'd you. I might be able to help with original canvas for patterning. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Nath Just recently aquired an MWD, that needs some minor work and a general tidy up. But the canvas is well worn so I will be looking to have a full set made with a copola ring. Perhaps if there are a few of us after a set it may make it more worthwhile to produce. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat2one Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hi Andy Just getting the prices in now for a new canvas. Where are you based? PM me your number and I will give you a call later today and let you know what I have found out. Thanks Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny P Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Nath Just recently aquired an MWD, that needs some minor work and a general tidy up. But the canvas is well worn so I will be looking to have a full set made with a copola ring. Perhaps if there are a few of us after a set it may make it more worthwhile to produce. Andy Hi Andy, I might also be interested in a full set for the MWD late version but a copola ring is not absolutely necessary to me! Curious what you can do! Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hi Had a discussion today about the length of the straps for the roof and we both wondered ][ATTACH=CONFIG]74992[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]74991[/ATTACH What is the bracket is for on the rear frame, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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