Re: [MV] 7/16 inch manilla rope

From: Steve & Jeanne Keith (cckw@attbi.com)
Date: Sun Nov 17 2002 - 05:19:14 PST


Because I use the M35 cargo cover on my CCKW, black is not appropriate...

Steve AKA Dr Deuce

----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Kozowski" <eric@kozowski.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 12:31 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] 7/16 inch manilla rope

> On Sat, Nov 16, 2002 at 09:14:01PM -0500, Steve & Jeanne Keith wrote:
> > The military in their infinite wisdom used 7/16 inch manilla rope for
the
> > M35 canvas bed tarp. Where does one get this?
> >
> > At any local store, you can buy 3/8 or 1/2 inch manilla rope, but no one
I
> > have found carries the 7/16 inch
>
> Don't use manilia, it'll rot out within a year or two. Use black
polyester
> or polypropelene. Black nylon will work, too, but it's much more
stretchy.
>
> As far as where to get it, check with any local rigging supply outfits or
> boating centers.
>
> --
> Eric Kozowski
> Joseph, OR
> MVPA #22135
>
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