Charlie and Tommy
We have images of the hessian rolled up and I can see how it would work with tie wire, however we so far have no images of the hessian deployed.
If only the webbing straps are used, how does it support the top of the hessian? Is there button holes or similar in the top of the hessian?
Are the two ends joined together under the door opening?
What happens to the front and rear?
Was it ever fitted in SVN and/or outside Oz?
Diana
From what I remember, we tied the hessian to the wire with comms cord, probably about every 300mm and used the same cord to tie it in place when it was rolled up. On the Inters, the roll of hessian would have sat below the doors, so it wouldn't have hampered movement in and out of the truck. On the Rovers I can't remember, but it was probably a separate piece tied to the door. On the GB in the picture the webbing straps would probably hold the hessian up quite well, although a cord or wire could be used with it.
Multiple pieces of hessian can be fitted to any vehicle; for example front; side; door, back, etc. remember all it does is hide the shade under the car and the hessian needs to be quick and easy for two people to roll up and depart quickly, or to deploy quickly. Ends just need to overlap and they can be held down in a wind with a half-full sandbag.
There is no right or wrong way to do the job as long as it is easy to use and hides the shade and remember that the hessian should be painted to help camouflage it,
Cheers Charlie
