Hi Does anybody know where you can get a NOS or reproduction spare tyre strap? Not a leather strap as fitted to all A coupe models but the correct cloth strap.
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Hi Does anybody know where you can get a NOS or reproduction spare tyre strap? Not a leather strap as fitted to all A coupe models but the correct cloth strap.
Hi Nigel,
I went down to the local clothing store and bought a belt that looked "vintage". I then drilled a couple holes and riveted it in, and it looks great. Total cost $15.99!
Pat
I went down to the local clothing store and bought a belt that looked "vintage". I then drilled a couple holes and riveted it in, and it looks great. Total cost $15.99!
Pat
Nigel, I've got one. It's the real McCoy. It's been used for almost five years, but its bits are all in good order.
What color is original canvas strap - suspect tan or black? Try Army surplus place like SARCO www.sarcoinc.com or www.cheaperthandirt-bargains.com. Both have neat catalogs available - an old rifle sling might work too.
My strap is leather, light brown, and the fittings are black. You might want to go to a saddle shop and see what they can do for you in the way of a 40-or-so-inch 1 1/4 inch strip of hide, if you're looking to replicate the thing. There are indentions down the edges where the leather was tooled, but otherwise the strip's outer edges are rough-cut. It's probably very easy to duplicate.
Cheers.
Cheers.