*37 Pickup Check Strap*

[zippi]

What is the difference between the 6, 7, and 8 loop door check strap. The pic makes the rubber look so stiff. I can't see how it's going to flex in half when the door shuts.

 

[Don Rogers]

Zippi, I believe that you are using the wrong door check strip. m Your door check should look like the ones in the enclosed photo.

 

[v8fordman]

Your pickup did not use that type of check strap. It used one with a steel arm that disappeared/retracted into the door. The arm had a rubber bumper and steel washer retained by a cotter pin. The assembly served as a shock absorber/rebound. The arm is riveted to the door post/A pillar.

 

[v8fordman]

Don posted the picture before I got through typing. He is absolutely correct. If you need a couple, I believe I have some originals. Email me at v8fordman@hotmail.com

 

[zippi]

This is where I saw the check straps. It says they are for a 37 pickup.
http://www.macsautoparts.com/early_...eck-strap-8-loop-type-rubber-ford-388616.html

 

[Lawson Cox]

Zippi, I believe that you are using the wrong door check strip. m Your door check should look like the ones in the enclosed photo.

Don: The correct check strip has a slight S curve to it. Look at the stuff for the pickup book I sent you, I have several pictures of the correct strap in there. Lawson

 

[Lawson Cox]

Don't believe everything you read in reproduction books. Macs describes the wrong door latch too. Pickup uses the same as 34 Ford. Straight on the ends. No rounded edges.

 

[Don Rogers]

Lawson, You are correct..there is a slight "S" curve in the strap. I was just trying to show the type of strap to use and how it was different from what he had been told by MAC's

 

[zippi]

Thanks for all the info guys. I do have those metal & rubber door check straps in place as well but they are very loose with the wrong bolts. I just took my 37 in last night to have all the interior re-done. I'll pop the door panel off and take a better look once it comes back. It's about 40 min away from the house. It'll be a long 5 weeks.

 

[Lawson Cox]

Thanks for all the info guys. I do have those metal & rubber door check straps in place as well but they are very loose with the wrong bolts. I just took my 37 in last night to have all the interior re-done. I'll pop the door panel off and take a better look once it comes back. It's about 40 min away from the house. It'll be a long 5 weeks.

Don also has a cut away door showing how strap /pads are attached.

 

[Don Rogers]

Here are some of Lawson's door check detailed images.

 

[zippi]

Thanks guys. The ones I currently have look just the same except the rubber may be hard as a rock. I assume the notches are to adjust just how far you want the door to swing open? Can you purchase just the rubber and the clip?