Open car door check straps

[Arlen]

In the JS, the open car door check straps are listed as "5/64 thick moulded rubber belting with a fabric core and had a large colonial grain finish." I haven't seen anything like this on the market. Does anybody know of a better source for original looking door check straps? Thanks.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

You are correct that there is nothing commercially available. The repros are nothing close to resembling an original. Therefore one either uses NOS originals, --or makes a facsimile of the original. I can take a picture of an original tomorrow when I get to the shop if that will help you as a visual pattern to make yours out of.

[Tom Wesenberg]

I think Marco has pictures of originals on his website. I know he has posted pictures of them on Fordbarn before. I also need two more good originals for my 28 Phaeton.

[HoarseWhisperer]

Middle image for 28-29 open without side mount.

[Marco Tahtaras]

[Arlen]

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That doesn't look like something the average person can make at home. I don't mind giving it a shot but where would ieven start? Anybody had any luck in making some?

[Arlen]

Don if you know of some people that would be worth calling, I'd love to get their info from you. Can either pm me or email
[email protected]
Thanks again

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Arlen, what are you wanting to use these straps on? Maybe we can find you a suitable alternative to meet your needs.

[Arlen]

It's for a 30 Standerd phaeton. I don't do fine point judging but I still like things to look right if possible.

[lindy williams]

Arlen, check out the Bob Drake catalog. He makes a nice looking repro door check strap for open cars. Very close to the original.

[Marco Tahtaras]

Originally Posted by lindy williams

Arlen, check out the Bob Drake catalog. He makes a nice looking repro door check strap for open cars. Very close to the original.

I could only find closed car strap on his web site!

[wrndln]

Marco,
I sent you a PM about the check straps.
Rusty Nelson

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Arlen

That doesn't look like something the average person can make at home. I don't mind giving it a shot but where would ieven start? Anybody had any luck in making some?

There was a guy that made the piece that goes around the steering wheel.

He made a mold from wood. Sanded and polished it. He then waxed the polished, poured some rubber in the mold, placed the cloth on top and poured more rubber on top. I placed the mold in a vaccum to get out any air and let the rubber set. He remover the part, trimmed the cloth and one would be hard pressed to see the difference between it and stock.

Reproducing the grain would be the real problem. The rest could be purchased on the internet (rubber). Simple yes, easy no.

I once started a thread that asked what nearly impossible parts would we like to see reproduced and the thread went nowhere. I did it thinking that someone might have the time and resources to produce even a short run of parts like the Victoria Association did a few years back with the shades. They found a weaver that using the same colors, patterns, and edging created a run of shades.

[Arlen]

Im like Marco. Im not seeing open car door straps on Bob Drakes website.

[JBR]

Page 249 on Drake's website, under door parts. Upper right hand conner

[Marco Tahtaras]

Originally Posted by Arlen

Im like Marco. Im not seeing open car door straps on Bob Drakes website.

http://bobdrake.com/CAT27/CAT27_PDFs/508-537.pdf

Go to PDF page 24 (catalog page 531 as noted)

[wrndln]

Does anyone know the length of the check straps for 28/29 roadsters and phaetons without sidemounts? I looked at Bob Drakes check straps and it appears they only come in brown, used on deluxe roadsters/phaetons I believe. Bob Drake has several lengths available and I would guess the longest would be right for 28/29, but not sure. Would it be possible to stain or dye the brown check straps the more blackish color for 28/29 cars? Any suggestions?

[HoarseWhisperer]

Originally Posted by wrndln

Does anyone know the length of the check straps for 28/29 roadsters and phaetons without sidemounts?

JS indicates 7.5", I believe.

[Bob C]

I notice in the JS they show 28-30 open cab but not 31, what did
the 31 use?

Bob

[Marco Tahtaras]

Originally Posted by Bob C

I notice in the JS they show 28-30 open cab but not 31, what did
the 31 use?

Bob

you just overlooked it. It's the fourth item down. All '30-31 front doors used the same length.