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Cargo cover dimensions

joshs1ofakindxj

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I found a boat cover and canvas shop that said they would shorten my M36 extra long cargo cover to fit my M35A2 for only $40! That might go up once they start wrestling with it!

The only thing I found searching was someone thinking they're 14' x 14'.

Can anyone confirm what the length should be for the M35A2 cargo cover?

Thanks!
 

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Yes, 14 inches long including new seam, is correct.


(And don't let them keep the rest! PM me if you don't need it.... :wink: )

G.

Edit: meant to say 14 feet, of course...!
 
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As mentioned 14 FEET ( I think mine measuresed 14'1" )

I had a M-36 cargo cover on my first deuce ( guy who I bought it from advertised it as a M-35 top ) I ended up using it and because of the lengh I did not need a front curtain :-?
 

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joshs1ofakindxj

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Yes, 14 inches long including new seam, is correct.


(And don't let them keep the rest! PM me if you don't need it.... :wink: )

G.
The piece that is cut off should be 14' x 5' -ish.

I might have them use the rest to make me a top for my CJ5. Military style with just the top and back covered.

If it isn't enough to do that I'll let you know!
 

joshs1ofakindxj

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As mentioned 14 FEET ( I think mine measuresed 14'1" )

I had a M-36 cargo cover on my first deuce ( guy who I bought it from advertised it as a M-35 top ) I ended up using it and because of the length I did not need a front curtain :-?
I kind of did the same and I wasn't happy with how it laid.

The friend that gave me this M36 cover also gave me the front and rear curtains so I'll be good to go.
 

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Kaiserjeeps

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40 bucks is a pretty good deal. I shortened one a few years ago and used pliobond to join up the seam. It has worked well and seems to be still holding.
It was a PITA and took a lot of careful measuring. I don't have measurements right off but I can recommend the pliobond. It works on canvas also. And it's fuel proof.
 

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I thought an M35 bed was 12'-4" long.
 

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I thought an M35 bed was 12'-4" long.
12'-2", measured over the bows.


I knew what you meant.
Now I'm curious, what would you do with the rest of the material?
The rest, that is total minus 14'-2", (2"-> for the end seam) is enough material for 1 cab soft top; at least 1 set of seats; tool bag; tailgate chain sleeves; etc.
Done it, more than once...

Oops, now that I told you, you'll probably keep it....? :smile:


G.
 

joshs1ofakindxj

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12'-2", measured over the bows.



The rest, that is total minus 14'-2", (2"-> for the end seam) is enough material for 1 cab soft top; at least 1 set of seats; tool bag; tailgate chain sleeves; etc.
Done it, more than once...

Oops, now that I told you, you'll probably keep it....? :smile:


G.
If I don't make the soft top for my CJ, then the only thing I want to make is a winch drum cover.
 
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