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Post by youngfd on Sept 19, 2011 23:33:47 GMT -5
I had someone point out that our awning is even dated. May of 1959. I am sure the poles, stakes, ropes and galvanized tensioners are original. Attachments:
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Post by youngfd on Sept 19, 2011 23:35:30 GMT -5
Picture with awning set up. Attachments:
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Post by Atomic Addiction on Sept 20, 2011 13:17:45 GMT -5
That is pretty cool. Don't see to many serviceable original awnings out there. I like the makers tag.
Usually they bleach out, get shredded, or dry rot in storage. Not too many make it this long. I would treat it and rock the hell out it.
Brian
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Post by harrison429 on Sept 20, 2011 14:55:55 GMT -5
that's freakin' awesome!
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Post by youngfd on Sept 20, 2011 16:23:07 GMT -5
treat it with? some sort of weatherproofing?
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Post by Atomic Addiction on Sept 20, 2011 17:43:34 GMT -5
Yes. Cotton canvas is naturally water resistant. The cotton fibers swell and that is the water proofing. But I would think that it wouldn't hurt at all to treat it to prevent staining and add a bit of UV protection. It will also help in the fact that cotton canvas likes mildew. It would help avoid that problem. I would do a light clean to get any dirt or dust off of it. Every manufacturer recommends this. Camp-Dry, or 303 High Tech Fabric Guard would work. The later is probably the better of the two. You have to find a treatment designed for all fabrics not just Acrylic canvas (the new stuff). Personally I think you have something that you want to preserve and keep around just for the cool factor. If you have to spend some dough for something that would work well I would pull the trigger on that. But thats just me. A couple of primers... www.infobarrel.com/How_to_Make_a_Cotton_Canvas_Cover_Waterproof#axzz1YXCErYu2www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/22.htmBrian
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Post by tylerbes on Oct 10, 2011 20:12:45 GMT -5
You sent me the one picture of the awning... but how cool is the tag! Just amazing that you still have the original awning and its in such good shape. There have to be SO few of these left. Just fantastic.
I am jealous! I am going to have to buy... or make mine. Given the unique color I chose to paint my trailer... I think I am going to be making one. Oh well, its just work.
Take good care of it! Tyler
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Post by momydomy on Oct 11, 2011 22:20:39 GMT -5
Tyler, Sunbrella has some stripe combos with that cool color you painted your trailer, It looks beautiful.. Marti
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Post by Bow_Tied on Oct 11, 2011 22:25:51 GMT -5
youngfd - please at your convenience provide dimensions of the poles. Thanks!
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Post by youngfd on Oct 11, 2011 23:34:29 GMT -5
I will dig them out and get that information for you. Jim
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Post by Bow_Tied on Oct 12, 2011 17:13:36 GMT -5
Thanks Jim, no hurry at all. Just wanting to see if the ones I have are close.
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Post by youngfd on Oct 12, 2011 23:31:31 GMT -5
Took pictures with my Blackberry, but system is down. Bottom tube is 49" OAL, 5/16" winged set screw 1 inch down. 1 inch OD tubing. Top tube, 58 1/2 OAL , .875 OD tube necks down to .400 to go through the grommet. Pics later. Will also show original stakes and tensioners.
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Post by Bow_Tied on Oct 13, 2011 22:38:12 GMT -5
Super, thanks!
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Post by youngfd on Oct 14, 2011 13:19:39 GMT -5
Here are the poles. Attachments:
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Post by harrison429 on May 14, 2012 15:06:59 GMT -5
I want to copy this style in my awning...I'd appreciate it if you would supply me with the length of the fabric drop (over the sides), the width of the flat sections of the scallop and the depth/height of the scallop that curves up into the fabric? Thanks
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Post by youngfd on May 25, 2012 22:52:11 GMT -5
I can trace the scallop pattern and send to you. Jim
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Post by tmschirner on Aug 7, 2012 17:53:01 GMT -5
Love it and LOVE the color of your trailer!! What color is that?
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Post by daydreamingirl on Aug 7, 2012 21:13:34 GMT -5
I agree with harrison, that is soooo freakin' awesome.
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