[AT] Combine Canvases Needed

[charlie hill]

Al,  any uphostery shop should be able to sew it for you.

Charlie
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From: "Al Jones" <aljones at ncfreedom.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:18 PM
Subject: [AT] Combine Canvases Needed


>I am getting my IH 52R combine ready for the field.  About all that is
> left (that I know about--you never know a combine is ready for the field
> until you are actually in the field working, or trying to work) is the
> canvases.  When I got it, it came with the long, lower canvas.  Except,
> it apparently is for an Allis All-Crop or something else because it is
> too wide.  No problema, I have a NOS canvas for a 52R. Went to put it on
> today.  Turns out, the NOS canvas seems to be for a 52R, the part number
> stenciled on it is correct, but it is too short. About 20 inches too
> short!!   I am stumped on this. I checked the parts book, the main, long
> canvas is part number 28662KC. My canvas is 28662KD, which is supposed
> to work. Now, the parts book also lists a 20964K "canvas extension." I
> am wondering if this is what I need. Why the heck is my canvas too
> short???
>
> I have another canvas that has some damage that if I can find someone to
> sew it, I could make an extension to make my canvas work. I am wondering
> if someone who does horse tack could do what I need, or maybe a tent and
> awning shop? I understand many Amish craftsmen make binder and combine
> canvases, that may be an option for later but I need something in the
> next three weeks! The other alternative is to contact Legg Co. in Kansas
> and see if they have one. They show canvases for a 12A JD, couple of All
> Crops, and a 64 and 76 IH, but no 52R. (ex SW their link is Legg Co. )
>
> Perchance does anyone have a set of canvases for a 52R?  If nothing
> else, I wish I had the exact measurements for both canvases so maybe I
> can have some made later.
>
>
> Ideas welcome!
> Al
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