door strap install pics....Q
 

Would someone please post pic (s) of proper (Ford's way) way that the door straps should look when installed. My driver does not have these straps and I'm now about to install some. None of catalogues that I have show these installed.

Re: door strap install pics....Q
 

What year and body style is your car? Not all models used the straps.

Re: door strap install pics....Q
 

Hey Charles,
Yup, my bad !
It is my '30 Roadster. There are 4 stainless flat/rectangular pieces with 2 holes each. Are all four used or ?

Re: door strap install pics....Q
 

Don't have a roadster so no picture but there should be one on each end of both straps.

Re: door strap install pics....Q
 

On the straps,...at each end? Then, yes..

Re: door strap install pics....Q
 

Thanks guys, got it:) !

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The straps gets doubled over on both ends - here's a picture of a 1930 Deluxe (Marco's)

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Re: door strap install pics....Q
 

Hey Randy,
TNANKS much...that's why picture was asked for :) !
I got them on, but did not look right with the 2 extra holes ..not filled.
It is going to be a bit of a task 'doubling' the ends up, as the leather is very THICK.

Re: door strap install pics....Q
 

Originals weren't leather, so I wonder if it's even possible to double them up?

Re: door strap install pics....Q
 

Precisely ! So, neoprene wasn't around then,eh ? So, maybe faux (naugahide ?) hide or rubber ?
Oh well, I just went out to look at them installed again. Since the doors open even wider with straps installed with widest set of holes...looks great !! Like is oft said here , by some, if it is ain't broke why fix it :D

Hm, wondering if vendors offer a rubber substitute version to do same job ?

Re: door strap install pics....Q
 

If it's not for judging but just for service, I suggest woven belting in an appropriate color. I used that on my 28 RPU driver and it worked well and looked fine. I guess I would have to admit that it was "good enough." :rolleyes: