Looking for a place the sells Bonnet Leather hood straps in dark brown with silver trim. Does anyone have any ideas where to look?
Thx
Todd
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Looking for a place the sells Bonnet Leather hood straps in dark brown with silver trim. Does anyone have any ideas where to look?
Thx
Todd
Thx
Todd
http://www.classic-car-accessories.co.uk/acatalog/Home_BONNET_LOCKS_16.html
A copy of the real thing is sold by Fibersteel. They are really nice, but (too!) expensive.
http://www.fibersteel.com/FinalBitmaps/ProductInventory/SpyderParts/SpyderParts11.jpg
http://www.fibersteel.com/FinalBitmaps/ProductInventory/SpyderParts/SpyderParts11.jpg
There seems to be a bit of interest in these straps ..... I have looked at all of them on the internet and think they are made poorly and cheaply. I am a retired saddlemaker and I can make these with real quality if you can find me the end fasteners. I can get the buckles but don't know where I can get the end fasteners. Get me those and I will be glad to make members of this Forum some really nice straps for little moneyF
Dusty; how about luggage straps for those with luggage racks? How much would they cost if you were to make them. I think a lot of people would be interested in those too!
Thanks - Mel
Thanks - Mel
Dusty,
First, Is that your excalibur sitting in the Garage. Do you know what it's worth! I have not seen one in 20 years. I heard that the guy who made it designed all of the cars on Miami Vise. He made a limited number of those cars, and he would pay BIG BIG Mula for it.
I am wow'd by your offer. Hand made straps, How could I resist that.
I will start looking for the fasteners. Do you recommend any particular type of leather / harware for this? It seems to me that dyed leather might might bleed if it is wet.
Do you know of a website or the name of a company that deals in fine leather? I will start researching it.
Thanks for the help, please let me know what you'd charge for your efforts. I can guarentee that this will be a HUGE hit on speedsterowners.com.
First, Is that your excalibur sitting in the Garage. Do you know what it's worth! I have not seen one in 20 years. I heard that the guy who made it designed all of the cars on Miami Vise. He made a limited number of those cars, and he would pay BIG BIG Mula for it.
I am wow'd by your offer. Hand made straps, How could I resist that.
I will start looking for the fasteners. Do you recommend any particular type of leather / harware for this? It seems to me that dyed leather might might bleed if it is wet.
Do you know of a website or the name of a company that deals in fine leather? I will start researching it.
Thanks for the help, please let me know what you'd charge for your efforts. I can guarentee that this will be a HUGE hit on speedsterowners.com.
Hereby some pictures of the Fibersteel version. These are 'replica's' of the ones that were used on the 356 racers.
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Mel, Todd,
I can't begin to figure a price until I know how much leather, and hardware, etc. I am looking into it. I spoke with Carey Hines and he is bringing some samples with him to the Carlisle show so I can get measurements. As to the leather ... I only work with Hermann Oak Leather (St Louis, MO). It is the best and I have used their leather for 40 years. Dye? It should not bleed if it is on good leather and treated right. Find me the hardware and details and I guarantee better quality and VERY reasonable cost to the Forum members. (Remember, I am retired and don't want to get TOO busy!!)
About the Excalibur ... Yep, I have had it for 7 years and it has a new ZZ4, 355hp, motor. I have a modest collection (Ferrari, Auburn speedster, Corvette, 911, 356 & 550) but my absolute favorite is the Excal. It is my second one and I have always loved them. Check out more pics on the Profile.
By the way, I will be in Paso Robles and maybe we can figure out the leather straps there.
Happy Trails,
Dusty
I can't begin to figure a price until I know how much leather, and hardware, etc. I am looking into it. I spoke with Carey Hines and he is bringing some samples with him to the Carlisle show so I can get measurements. As to the leather ... I only work with Hermann Oak Leather (St Louis, MO). It is the best and I have used their leather for 40 years. Dye? It should not bleed if it is on good leather and treated right. Find me the hardware and details and I guarantee better quality and VERY reasonable cost to the Forum members. (Remember, I am retired and don't want to get TOO busy!!)
About the Excalibur ... Yep, I have had it for 7 years and it has a new ZZ4, 355hp, motor. I have a modest collection (Ferrari, Auburn speedster, Corvette, 911, 356 & 550) but my absolute favorite is the Excal. It is my second one and I have always loved them. Check out more pics on the Profile.
By the way, I will be in Paso Robles and maybe we can figure out the leather straps there.
Happy Trails,
Dusty