Unknown canvas what is it?

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Unknown canvas what is it?

Post by redcoat54th » Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:53 am

Got this mixed in with some MUTT parts. Anyone know what it might be for? It has a metal rod on the left side. Thanks, Bob
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Re: Unknown canvas what is it?

Post by 1943Willysgpw » Wed Jun 13, 2018 12:00 pm

Is it a side curtain?
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Re: Unknown canvas what is it?

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Jun 13, 2018 12:48 pm

Any part numbers stenciled inside? How long is the Rod?

I am luke warm interested.
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Re: Unknown canvas what is it?

Post by redcoat54th » Wed Jun 13, 2018 12:58 pm

No part numbers. The rod is 27 1/2" in length. Bob
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Re: Unknown canvas what is it?

Post by redcoat54th » Wed Jun 13, 2018 12:59 pm

1943Willysgpw thanks for the ID. Bob
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Re: Unknown canvas what is it?

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:30 pm

Am still interested
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Re: Unknown canvas what is it?

Post by redcoat54th » Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:26 pm

Canvas is 37" from front to back. Looks like it is for a M38A1. Bob
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Re: Unknown canvas what is it?

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:16 pm

It is, I double checked with NOS Canvas.
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Re: Unknown canvas what is it?

Post by redcoat54th » Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:23 am

Cheers to all. I donated the canvas to a friend with an M38. One happy camper. Bob
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