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10-15-2021, 12:07 PM | #1 |
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Door check strap - ‘36 Phaeton
What is correct for this car, “T” or loop style ? The mounting accommodation (internal) appears to favor the “T”.
Thank you.
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10-15-2021, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: Door check strap - ‘36 Phaeton
"T" style. All the repos are terrible. Sharp edges and soft rubber.Don't slide easy and end up folded in the door jamb.Hunted and found original NOS but that was 20 yrs ago.
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10-15-2021, 01:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: Door check strap - ‘36 Phaeton
Thank you - may be why they are missing; both rear door straps torn off at jamb…
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10-15-2021, 03:20 PM | #4 |
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Re: Door check strap - ‘36 Phaeton
Yes I bought 4 repos for my 35 phaeton, very soft and fold easily, especially on rear doors. Make sure they slide freely in the door guide plates. Also when the door is fully opened be careful not to lean forwards on the door , they snap easily. It may be better to get some leather craft place to make them in leather for strength. The handles on old trunks were hard leather and very strong.
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10-15-2021, 03:26 PM | #5 |
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Re: Door check strap - ‘36 Phaeton
That’s an excellent idea - bridle leather; will have some made !
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10-15-2021, 03:53 PM | #6 |
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10-17-2021, 10:49 AM | #7 |
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Re: Door check strap - ‘36 Phaeton
Steele Rubber has T strap reproductions - very expensive, so hopefully correct relative to stiffness, etc
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10-17-2021, 10:52 AM | #8 |
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Re: Door check strap - ‘36 Phaeton
I sold a spare pair of NOS 15 yrs ago for over $100. They are cloth reinforced have tapered edges and the Firestone "F" logo on them.
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10-17-2021, 11:25 AM | #9 |
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Re: Door check strap - ‘36 Phaeton
Will report on Steele Rubber product; cost was about $80 before shipping, so they had better be correct.
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