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patnmand · 08-07-2018, 08:56 AM

I've just installed the top saddle brackets with accompanying leather straps on my 1928 Phaeton. I'm fairly sure there's a very clever way of rolling up the straps when they aren't in use - does anyone have any pictures/description on how to do it? I've currently wrapped the straps round the saddle, which doesn't look particularly beautiful.

Thanks
Patrick

rosenkranswa · 08-07-2018, 10:26 AM

On our '26 Model T touring I coil the strap tightly so it rests in the saddle and secure it with a small zip tie.

fundytides · 08-07-2018, 10:38 AM

On my 27 T Touring, I loop the strap around the top bow and fasten it

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-07-2018, 11:36 AM

The loose ends o a rolled up strap, "might" be secured with a hidden swatch of VELCRO???
Bill Afterthought

patnmand · 08-08-2018, 05:52 AM

Thanks all - seems there is a variety of ways to do it. I'll do some experimentation

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-08-2018, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by patnmand

Thanks all - seems there is a variety of ways to do it. I'll do some experimentation

OH MY, this sounds DANGEROUS----LOL
SA Bill W.

Dick Carne · 08-08-2018, 08:26 PM

On my early '29 touring car, I have found that coiling these within the strap buckle works best for me. The number of coils should completely fill one side of the latch, and when wrapped around tightly within the buckle, should become virtually impervious to unraveling (even in the wind). This way keeps them relatively neat and does not call attention to loose ends.

SSsssteamer · 08-09-2018, 04:07 PM

This is the way that I store the top saddle straps.

08-07-2018, 08:56 AM	#1
patnmand Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 46	Top Saddle brackets (1928 Phaeton) I've just installed the top saddle brackets with accompanying leather straps on my 1928 Phaeton. I'm fairly sure there's a very clever way of rolling up the straps when they aren't in use - does anyone have any pictures/description on how to do it? I've currently wrapped the straps round the saddle, which doesn't look particularly beautiful. Thanks Patrick

08-07-2018, 10:26 AM	#2
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Re: Top Saddle brackets (1928 Phaeton) On our '26 Model T touring I coil the strap tightly so it rests in the saddle and secure it with a small zip tie. __________________ Wayne @ Barb Malvern '19 T Speedster '26 T Touring '29 A Roadster '30 AA Stakebed '30 A Pickup '30 A Town Sedan '31 A Station Wagon '38 Columbia Girls bike (WWII) '40 Elgin Boys bike (WWII) '42 Super Deluxe Tudor '42 Willys MB Jeep '43 Willys MBT Trailer '43 M3A4 Hand Cart '43 Harley Davidson 42WLA with sidecar

08-07-2018, 10:38 AM	#3
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 480	Re: Top Saddle brackets (1928 Phaeton) On my 27 T Touring, I loop the strap around the top bow and fasten it

08-07-2018, 11:36 AM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Top Saddle brackets (1928 Phaeton) The loose ends o a rolled up strap, "might" be secured with a hidden swatch of VELCRO??? Bill Afterthought __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

08-08-2018, 05:52 AM	#5
patnmand Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 46	Re: Top Saddle brackets (1928 Phaeton) Thanks all - seems there is a variety of ways to do it. I'll do some experimentation

08-08-2018, 08:26 PM	#7
Dick Carne Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 467	Re: Top Saddle brackets (1928 Phaeton) On my early '29 touring car, I have found that coiling these within the strap buckle works best for me. The number of coils should completely fill one side of the latch, and when wrapped around tightly within the buckle, should become virtually impervious to unraveling (even in the wind). This way keeps them relatively neat and does not call attention to loose ends.