32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

[jim1932]

32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

I have a 1932 locking spare tire strap. I also know two other local people with the same strap. Both of theirs were much wider that mine. I initially assumed their were bent wider to fit the wider repo tires. It was suggested to me that maybe mine got hit making it smaller. What is the original spread?

 

[32phil]

Re: 32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

I don't think the width is a big issue. The strap is pretty soft so if you have to "widen" it some that is easily done. I suggest you mount it on a tire carrier and then try to lock it. You will probably find it will need some persuasion to get it to lock and un lock. I have had many of these straps over the years both NOS and used. They all were different, nothing a little pullin' & squeezin' wouldn't fix.

 

[jim1932]

Re: 32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

Well I'd hate to bend it if it is correct as it i. I know the reproduction firestones I have are wider than what the car originally came with. Mainly curious as to what the correct width is.

 

[DavidG]

Re: 32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

Jim,

Please look in your book, page 19-8. That's a NOS strap and you can deduce the width from the other dimensions.

 

[jim1932]

Re: 32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

Definitely looks like mine is flattened out some. I'll have to compare it to a friends and re-bend it.

 

[jim1932]

Re: 32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

Wow is mine off. The drawing is a tracing of an unused NOS strap. Time to get bending…..

 

[32phil]

Re: 32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

Frankly Jim it looks pretty close as it is. As I suggested previously, trying it on the tire carrier before you bend it may be the wise choice......just sayin'

 

[jim1932]

Re: 32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

Frankly Jim it looks pretty close as it is. As I suggested previously, trying it on the tire carrier before you bend it may be the wise choice......just sayin'

I already did that, didn't come close to fitting around the tire. I wanted to make sure I had the right places to bend before I just forced it to fit.

 

[DavidG]

Re: 32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

Phil,

With respect, it is as Jim as stated, i.e. not close. Please see photo below.

 

[32phil]

Re: 32 locking spare strap question (oh Dave…)

OOPS.......one them brain farts...again....Dang !

Thanks Dave