Canvas Body Recommendations

[ntiz]

Hi Everyone

We have a Bentley 3 litre with a canvas body that we would like to have re skinned or replaced entirely depending on what shape the wood is in underneath.

Have spoken to the guys that have looked after the car so far and the costs being thrown around are quite large. Was wondering if anyone could recommend a company that could do this kind of work perhaps a small specialist?

Thanks

[austin]

Do you mean like old aeroplane construction, (ie wood spars and canvas stretched over)?

If so could always try aircraft people. It's not a difficult technique, my father made several Austin 7 specials this way. Cut fabric, glue on and the dope & paint.

[Peter3442]

I guess that you mean a Weymann body?

I'm also guessing that it's one of those cases where the price goes in proportion to the value of the vehicle more than the cost of the work. If the vintage Bentley companies are too expensive, you could try specialists in less upmarket makes. Another option is anyone who restores old buses as Weymann bodies were popular for them.

I'm not an expert, but, assuming the wood frame is good, it should be a lot easier than forming sheet metal. Have you thought of trying to restore it yourself?