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    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.
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    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

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    • #3
      Didn't they use oiled canvas originally until the mid to late forties

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      • #4
        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.
        Last edited by paddy; 01-07-2025, 06:21 PM.

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        • #5
          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.
          Robbie Knight Amca #2736

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          • #6
            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 !
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            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
            Last edited by duffeycycles; 01-08-2025, 04:45 PM.

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            • #7
              Hardware & Yard Goods
              Look at the Cobra Cross Grain material, it looks closest to Springer windshield pattern
              I have no idea how thick etc

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              • #8
                Wow that looks really close. I just ordered the sample. I'll keep ya posted Thanks!!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by duffeycycles View Post
                  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!

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                  • #10
                    with side windows !

                    15 car 6.jpg

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