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Old 04-17-2014, 08:01 PM   #1
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Default 31 roadster door check straps

I What is the proper length for the door straps? Drake has multiple options foremthem and I'm not sure if the leather straps I have are correct or not.
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Old 04-17-2014, 08:58 PM   #2
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Shorter straps are used with side mount spares. You would want to use the longest strap possible for ease of entry and exit.
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Default Re: 31 roadster door check straps

I don't have side mounts and the 32 roadster uses 8 7/8 strap the next size down is 7.5 inches
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I admire your '32. I've never seen a stock '32 roadster, and I've been playing with these old cars for over 50 years.
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I admire your '32. I've never seen a stock '32 roadster, and I've been playing with these old cars for over 50 years.
Thank you, it has been a fun project, I am still getting used to the v8 power in it .
still trying to get the bugs out ran it out of gas last week ironically on the way to the gas station.
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8 -11/16'' should be TAN to match trim... 4 holes on both ends.Same as Deluxe Phaetons, 180A .... For all 1930 /31's
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