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Canvas covers for M1078 and M1083
cassshay
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Posted: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 - 11:59 PM UTC
Does anyone make a canvas cover or bows kit for the M1078, M1083, or M1082?

Mark
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Posted: Thursday, March 09, 2017 - 02:24 AM UTC
Tank Workshop does a few different canvases that fit both the M1078 LMTV and the M1082 LMTV trailer. I have a couple of them and they are really nice.

Open back


Closed back


Side views for both.


Rolled sides


To make one for an M1083 FMTV, you would need to combine two of the M1078 tops to fit the longer cargo bed.
cassshay
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Posted: Friday, March 10, 2017 - 02:56 AM UTC
Thanks Gino.

Mark
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Posted: Saturday, March 11, 2017 - 08:42 AM UTC
The bow support spacing is completely different on the 1083. It would be difficult to cut and splice given the wrinkle and fold details.
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