Newest newbie with a old-school PUP
I don’t know if I’m lucky, or not... Ran across a screaming deal on CL, $100. I bought a 1968 Puma PUP from the original owner. It appears structurally sound, canvas is all there, no leaks,...
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You mentioned broken "helper" springs. I am assuming you are talking about the leaf springs. I just replaced a set on my '79 Starcraft. I purchased them locally. They were a perfect fit and I did the install myself. Not a difficult thing.
As far as canvas goes, I would follow the advice of others here. See if you can sew it up first before you grab the duct tape. I have used tape in a place or two but usually only for very small tears.
Canvas, real canvas, can get dirty. I would set it up and wash it with a mild detergent. Wetting it down again can get the canvas to swell up and seal out the water. If that doesn't work then I would look into applying some sort of waterproofing product. Check with a company that deals with canvas for ideas.
As far as canvas goes, I would follow the advice of others here. See if you can sew it up first before you grab the duct tape. I have used tape in a place or two but usually only for very small tears.
Canvas, real canvas, can get dirty. I would set it up and wash it with a mild detergent. Wetting it down again can get the canvas to swell up and seal out the water. If that doesn't work then I would look into applying some sort of waterproofing product. Check with a company that deals with canvas for ideas.
