2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

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2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 am

Fit the M-Series 2-1/2 Ton and 5 Ton 6X6 Cab including 800 Series. Fresh GI Issue canvas, individually shrink wrapped so thay are nice and clean.
$200.00 ea., including shipping via FedEx in lower 48 USofA.
These are genuine GI Issue-not repro.
Fresh 2009 manufacture.
DESERT SAND COLOR
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by drbob1961 » Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:29 am

Ben,
Hope you don't mind me asking, but what is the best paint to dye it with? Also, what should you prep it with. thanks, Dr. Bob
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:24 am

These are manufactured with gov't spec duck that has been previously dyed. I guess if you wan't to try. you could buy some Desert Sand Camo Paint and paint your own OD Canvas over, but it would be stiff and not very good looking.
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:56 am

Have 3 remaining.
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:51 am

Have a few more to offer, still in shrink wrap.
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by dilvoy » Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:32 pm

drbob1961 wrote:Ben,
Hope you don't mind me asking, but what is the best paint to dye it with? Also, what should you prep it with. thanks, Dr. Bob

I bought a few SCAPP Deuce Tops from GMA and the black and brown colors were painted on over the green so maybe calling them would help or just use a thin coat or CARC in the right colors.
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:23 am

Mine were dyed by the Gov't Contractor prior to being made into cab covers.
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun May 05, 2013 9:20 am

Unused Gov't Issue, fit M-35 and M-54 type 2-1/2 Ton and 5 Ton M-Series 6X6. Also original to 800 Series 5 Ton.
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Sep 08, 2013 6:42 am

Two left
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Milsurplusnor » Tue Sep 10, 2013 1:56 pm

Sent you a pm ben
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:59 pm

Sealed in shrink wrap.
Two left, $225.00 Each delivered to your door via FedEx Ground.
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:38 pm

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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Nov 09, 2019 3:21 pm

Original GI Issue in shrink wrap.
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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Sierra Padre » Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:45 pm

Any hardware with them or just the canvas? Any photos? Please PM

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Re: 2 1/2-5 Ton DESERT SAND CAB COVERS

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:01 pm

Canvas is factory shrink wrapped. I might have used hardware set for $75 if I have it tho.
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