DIY - Canvas Enclosure

[Scott Danforth]

That's what I was thinking . . . Thanks, Scott.

as an FYI, the rock guard I had made for the front window of the RV trailer is held on with 2 sail tracks and snaps in the corners. it holds on at 85mph

 

[tpenfield]

Progress Update . . .

The sun finally came out today, but I hear that it is going away for a while this afternoon . Anyway, I got some of the canvas pieces set up for test fitting.
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Looks OK. I made it bigger than the template I was using, but actually it is not too big at all, just reaches some of the snap locations.
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For the forward pieces, I needed to install the awning rail. It took most of the morning, but it is done. Since the arch is aluminum, I drilled and tapped the screw holes.

Here is a glimpse of the awning rail and the insert piece . . . The curves at the top of the arch were too tight, based on the 10" minimum radius spec of the rail. so, I made the corner in sections.
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I just need to set up the front pieces of canvas/glass and get some alignment marks, etc.

But first, I made a pin-hole viewer to look at the eclipse . . .

 

[Scott Danforth]

Looks OK. I made it bigger than the template I was using, but actually it is not too big at all, just reaches some of the snap locations.

Dont worry, first time it gets wet, then the sun hits it........ it will shrink and you wont be able to snap it again......

 

[airshot]

I certainly wish I had your talents, skills and patience....I live in a very popular boating area and your talents could make me lots of extra boating money !! Nice work !!

 

[froggy1150]

Always top notch

 

[tpenfield]

Thanks guys for the kind words. . .

I'm back at my sewing machine for the next few days. Hopefully I can make good progress on finishing things up.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I'm back at my sewing machine for the next few days.

I do need a top and seats redone in the Fiat..... ;D