Going to assemble tonight or tomorrow on my day off. It was good to let the paint kick off all the way then off to work to rivet snaps and cut carpet. I  need to get the canvas out of the dye also. I was going to do most patches with iron on patch material but there is only a few small pin holes. Then once dry I'll spray it all down with water sealer, rebuild the bearings and paint the rims. Add heater and pack.

Got most of the assembly done yesterday. Noticed that the slider rails flexed more the I would like so put a 5/16 bolt and nut on a cable so it wouldn't get lost and when you set it up just pin it through a hole I drilled. The color turned out really close and looks good with new snaps all over it. I'll get the canvas rinsed and drying today.

Looking good!

That looks great! 

Rob

Well the canvas is kinda a bust. I was hoping to get a couple of trips out of it but after washing and trying to set it up the canvas keeps tearing and the stitching just pulls out. Also the old aluminum zippers just fell apart. Found some replacement canvas sights online but probably no way to have it for the fall classic. Really bummed but will reassess today. And the new snaps don't seem to hold very well at all. Well we'll see.

Bummer on the canvas, from what I've seen these guys can do replacement tents for most vintage popups at a reasonable price,  www.rvworkshop.com/index.php/categories/camper-canvas-replacements

This is one of the sights I found and got a prompt response. After the frustration of yesterday and letting the canvas dry I hope to stretch it out and see were I am at. It looks great folded up. I might have to go redneck with some tarps and what not and see were I am at. You headed to the classic again this year? At least the frame and body I am really happy with. Six to eight weeks on canvas from all I found so far plus the saving up. Will check the local canvas/sail maker shop on the next island but sure they can't compete with someone with patterns and such online. I have some iron on patches ordered so I might go with Frankintent for this fall. Wife had already ordered mattresses for the slide outs when the canvas bit me in the a## but after this morning I was in better spirits. Looking forward to towing it down south.

I had a new top for my Appleby made by Bear Creek Canvas.  While a bit pricey the quality is great.  http://www.bearcreekcanvas.com/  Cost was about $700.

Yes it is a great site that way.  I have a conflict that I'm trying to work out for attending the Classic this year, hope to at least make it Saturday.  Tarping it might not be so bad for the Classic if the tent is solid enough.  The "double wall" might keep more heat in and once it snows you won't be able to tell

With rvworkshop & bearcreek specializing in doing replacement canvas, they normally can make it for much less than someone doing a one-off job for you.  I know with the custom sewing I do, I can touch their price.

So far two replies back on canvas and for some reason they are both exactly six to eight weeks out and both $920.00 waiting for a reply from bear creek.

I believe rvworkshop is the main supplier of replacement canvas and they have a hand full of dealers.