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todd3131 · 04-14-2014, 01:15 PM

I was looking at a friends 32 roadster yesterday and noticed the check straps are underneath the door panel and kick panel instead of on top like a model a is this correct or should they be mounted on the front with the chrome piece on the leather?
Thanks

MIRoger · 04-14-2014, 03:02 PM

You are correct. The 32 Ford open car check straps are the same design as the 30 - 31 Model A with the strap and retainer plate on top of the trim panel. The only difference between them is the '32 check straps are slightly longer. On both the Model A and '32 the straps are made of fabric reinforced rubber. They are not leather as offered in some reproduction parts catalogs. See page 15-11 for a photo in 1932 Ford Restoration Guide by Dave Rehor.

todd3131 · 04-14-2014, 10:27 PM

Thank you for the reply I know they were not leather originally I do have an original but I have not found a supplier for the original type do you know where I can purchase them I need a set for both a 31 and a 32.

DavidG · 04-15-2014, 04:42 AM

Not that long ago Bob Drake offered them. The texture and material were right, but the color was somewhat off (too light).

todd3131 · 04-17-2014, 07:16 PM

I found the straps at drake but they multiple lengths what would the correct length be for a roadster?

MIRoger · 04-17-2014, 08:23 PM

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Overall length of 32 Ford open car check straps is 8 7/8". Spacing for the inboard mounting holes is 6" between them. A second pair of holes is 1 3/16" outboard of these. When installed in the car the ends are folded over so the holes are in alignment. The folded end is then secured with screws and clamp.

todd3131 · 04-17-2014, 08:32 PM

Great I'm glad I asked I would of thought the shorter ones would of been correct.. By chance would you know how long a 31 would be? I have to get a set for it also

MIRoger · 04-17-2014, 08:39 PM

Model A's are slightly shorter than 32's. Sorry, but I do not know by how much.

04-14-2014, 01:15 PM	#1
todd3131 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: cedar rapids iowa Posts: 527	door check straps on a 32 I was looking at a friends 32 roadster yesterday and noticed the check straps are underneath the door panel and kick panel instead of on top like a model a is this correct or should they be mounted on the front with the chrome piece on the leather? Thanks

04-14-2014, 03:02 PM	#2
MIRoger Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 31	Re: door check straps on a 32 You are correct. The 32 Ford open car check straps are the same design as the 30 - 31 Model A with the strap and retainer plate on top of the trim panel. The only difference between them is the '32 check straps are slightly longer. On both the Model A and '32 the straps are made of fabric reinforced rubber. They are not leather as offered in some reproduction parts catalogs. See page 15-11 for a photo in 1932 Ford Restoration Guide by Dave Rehor.

04-14-2014, 10:27 PM	#3
todd3131 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: cedar rapids iowa Posts: 527	Re: door check straps on a 32 Thank you for the reply I know they were not leather originally I do have an original but I have not found a supplier for the original type do you know where I can purchase them I need a set for both a 31 and a 32.

04-15-2014, 04:42 AM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: door check straps on a 32 Not that long ago Bob Drake offered them. The texture and material were right, but the color was somewhat off (too light).

04-17-2014, 07:16 PM	#5
todd3131 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: cedar rapids iowa Posts: 527	Re: door check straps on a 32 I found the straps at drake but they multiple lengths what would the correct length be for a roadster?

04-17-2014, 08:23 PM	#6
MIRoger Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 31	Re: door check straps on a 32 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Overall length of 32 Ford open car check straps is 8 7/8". Spacing for the inboard mounting holes is 6" between them. A second pair of holes is 1 3/16" outboard of these. When installed in the car the ends are folded over so the holes are in alignment. The folded end is then secured with screws and clamp.

04-17-2014, 08:39 PM	#8
MIRoger Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 31	Re: door check straps on a 32 Model A's are slightly shorter than 32's. Sorry, but I do not know by how much.