door strap install pics....Q

hardtimes

hardtimes

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Would someone please post pic (s) of proper (Ford's way) way that the door straps should look when installed. My driver does not have these straps and I'm now about to install some. None of catalogues that I have show these installed.
 
The straps gets doubled over on both ends - here's a picture of a 1930 Deluxe (Marco's)

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Randy in ca said:
The straps gets doubled over on both ends - here's a picture of a 1930 Deluxe (Marco's)

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Hey Randy,
TNANKS much...that's why picture was asked for :) !
I got them on, but did not look right with the 2 extra holes ..not filled.
It is going to be a bit of a task 'doubling' the ends up, as the leather is very THICK.
 
Tom Wesenberg said:
Originals weren't leather, so I wonder if it's even possible to double them up?
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Precisely ! So, neoprene wasn't around then,eh ? So, maybe faux (naugahide ?) hide or rubber ?
Oh well, I just went out to look at them installed again. Since the doors open even wider with straps installed with widest set of holes...looks great !! Like is oft said here , by some, if it is ain't broke why fix it :D

Hm, wondering if vendors offer a rubber substitute version to do same job ?
 
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If it's not for judging but just for service, I suggest woven belting in an appropriate color. I used that on my 28 RPU driver and it worked well and looked fine. I guess I would have to admit that it was "good enough." :rolleyes:
 
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