NOS 1943 MB Canvas Top For Reference

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NOS 1943 MB Canvas Top For Reference

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Re: NOS 1943 MB Canvas Top For Reference

Post by Mike Wright » Wed May 09, 2018 6:29 am

Hi Farrell,
The images don't show.

Edited, They show on my I phone. Not my computer? Great photos and info Farrell!

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Post by dpcd67 » Wed May 09, 2018 6:48 am

They do on my puter.
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Post by Mike Wright » Wed May 09, 2018 7:01 am

Thanks,
Firefox??? I'll do some checking.
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Re: NOS 1943 MB Canvas Top For Reference

Post by Chuck Lutz » Wed May 09, 2018 8:25 am

Great photos Farrell!
Mike's top is a bit of a time machine, isn't it!
One by one, the examples you get access to make your construction of new tops that much more complete, right down to the stitching patterns and the width of the goods used to produce it.
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Post by Mark Jesic » Wed May 09, 2018 8:59 am

Great photos Farrell.

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Post by Mike Wright » Thu May 10, 2018 7:23 am

Hey Farrell,
Any idea when the top was modified?
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Re: NOS 1943 MB Canvas Top For Reference

Post by Florent » Sun May 20, 2018 2:58 am

Nice color pics, thanks.
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