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ducano

03-15-2023 @ 6:14 PM

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I have used this tire cover from Camco, these are made of nice and heavyweight vinyl with a flannel-type backing.
They’re holding up nice and protecting our camper’s tires.

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12-04-2020 @ 11:16 AM

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“Simple canvas cover” as replicated

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10-11-2020 @ 5:38 AM

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You set a high bar for the rest of us captain !

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10-09-2020 @ 4:13 PM

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I have found this entire thread very interesting. I must applaud you in your efforts to do things correctly -a rare commodity these days.
Thank YOU!

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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10-09-2020 @ 9:58 AM

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Design drawing attached for those interested in details. Thanks to the Benson Center at Ford Museum.

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10-02-2020 @ 7:08 AM

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It was great to see an actual picture - “simple” indeed. We’re mocking it up using the four panel design, pending receipt of the Benson drawing next week.

I really appreciate everyone’s help as I chase the details.

That Sorinson book is wonderful

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10-02-2020 @ 5:39 AM

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The picture showing the spare tire cover for 1938
is exactly like the one I mentioned earlier in this thread.
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I asked my upholsterer why the 4 panel construction would have been used on the “simple canvas cover” in 1938 - the answer was pure Henry Ford, “less wasted material”.

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While awaiting drawings from Benson, I received Lorin Sorensin’s book, “Famous Ford Woodies”. Mike, note second inner stainless ring shown on 39 deluxe cover below. Stitching pattern (4 panel) on 38 design is something I had not imagined

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