Canvas Top Cover for GMC Truck (1 Viewer)

[noli-poli]

Andy:

The recently retired GMC Truck was one of the great pieces that K&C has ever produced (I have 7 of them). However, the canopy frames are so fragile that they tend to bend and get deformed easily. I took off the frames on 3 of my sets. Any chance that I can get a canvas top cover similar to the old GMC Truck DD07? Maybe some remnants lying around your shop?

Noli-Poli

 

[binder001]

I have one of each, but haven't tried the early top on the later truck.

There are options. Since Andy gave us the top bows, you could build a top with tissue stiffened with white glue, or lead foil could be used. If you know someone who might do resin casting you could build a master and have several more cast from it. The bows can probably be repaired with minimal effort. Some 2 1/2 tonners ran without any tops or bows (usually cargo service and/or good weather. Further, sometimes the bows were removed from the sides and were stored at the front of the cargo bed (which eliminates having to glue them back on!).

Gary

 

[noli-poli]

I have one of each, but haven't tried the early top on the later truck.

There are options. Since Andy gave us the top bows, you could build a top with tissue stiffened with white glue, or lead foil could be used. If you know someone who might do resin casting you could build a master and have several more cast from it. The bows can probably be repaired with minimal effort. Some 2 1/2 tonners ran without any tops or bows (usually cargo service and/or good weather. Further, sometimes the bows were removed from the sides and were stored at the front of the cargo bed (which eliminates having to glue them back on!).

Gary

Gary, thanks for the insight
N-P