Windshield Apron and cover material search

[paddy]

Have any members here found any material close to the original cover material? Everything is have found so far has been more modern grain and lightweight. Here is a picture of top and bottom from my original cover.All input is appreciated.

[gharper]

Paddy,

Years ago I used the same material that many Model A enthusiasts used for the fabric on the roof of their restorations. I bought it in Denver, but that company is long gone.

Try Restoration Supply in California: https://restorationstuff.com/

or Snyders Antique Auto Parts: https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/c...logrequest.htm

[Sidehacker]

Didn't they use oiled canvas originally until the mid to late forties

[paddy]

I didn't recall reading that in Ric's LE sidecar book. But my original 36-51LE sidecar windshield Apron is a type of vinyl on what appears to be a burlap or canvas backing. Referred to as Leatherette. I had posted pictures on this thread. Currently awaiting samples from 2 supplier. Will post my findings.

[Rubone]

My experience with old and newer sidecars is the cover material has always been a fabric backed type material. Not unlike era automobile seat materials. Old aprons and seat remnants always seem alike.

[duffeycycles]

Naugahyde is a brand of artificial leather that's made from a composite knit fabric backing and expanded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coating invented in 1914.
1915 Harley sidecar top was mohair
I had my '17 sidecar at Davenport many years ago & a European guy stole a piece of the seat cover & some of the straw &
horsehair that was under the cloth, when he thought I wasn't looking !
.
Other names can be oilcloth or waxcloth.
Springer covers look like what Paddy posted but Shovelhead winter cover is smoother on the outside



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[duffeycycles]

Hardware & Yard Goods
Look at the Cobra Cross Grain material, it looks closest to Springer windshield pattern
I have no idea how thick etc

[paddy]

Wow that looks really close. I just ordered the sample. I'll keep ya posted Thanks!!

[knucklehead 61]

Naugahyde is a brand of artificial leather that's made from a composite knit fabric backing and expanded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coating invented in 1914.
1915 Harley sidecar top was mohair
I had my '17 sidecar at Davenport many years ago & a European guy stole a piece of the seat cover & some of the straw &
horsehair that was under the cloth, when he thought I wasn't looking !
.
Other names can be oilcloth or waxcloth.
Springer covers look like what Paddy posted but Shovelhead winter cover is smoother on the outside



xxx HD 15 sidecar info.jpg

I really need that folding top assembly for my 15 or 19 sidecar rigs!

[duffeycycles]

with side windows !

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