Cargo bed canvas dimensions

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Themoose74
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Cargo bed canvas dimensions

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Hello all...

I've acquired one on the largest pieces of canvas I've ever seen. I'd like to put it to use by turning it into a canvas cover for the bed of my WC52.

Does anyone have the proper dimensions handy or know where I can look to find them? I didn't see them in the manuals and my searches here turned up empty.

My best guess is that it should be something close to 10'x16'...or 12'x18'. I'd like to be a little more exact- you know the old saying "measure twice and cut once!"

Also, while we are at it, does anyone know where I can get the hardware to attach the driver's compartment canvas to the windshield? I might make that section, too.

Thanks!
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Re: Cargo bed canvas dimensions

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Themoose74 wrote:Hello all...

I've acquired one on the largest pieces of canvas I've ever seen. I'd like to put it to use by turning it into a canvas cover for the bed of my WC52.

Does anyone have the proper dimensions handy or know where I can look to find them? I didn't see them in the manuals and my searches here turned up empty.

My best guess is that it should be something close to 10'x16'...or 12'x18'. I'd like to be a little more exact- you know the old saying "measure twice and cut once!"

Also, while we are at it, does anyone know where I can get the hardware to attach the driver's compartment canvas to the windshield? I might make that section, too.

Thanks!
Here is one link for some hardware. Not positive they have the matte black:

http://www.nwtarp.com/common-sense-fasteners/

One can also likely get them from Beachwood Canvas. Not sure:

https://www.beachwoodcanvas.com/order/productlist.cfm
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