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LEM · 07-19-2025, 08:18 PM

My boot strap seems to be too short. It is 19 1/2 inches long. What length should it be?
If it is too short, where can I buy a new pair? (I have the hooks.)

LEM · 07-26-2025, 11:01 AM

No one can give me an answer?
Have I stumped all the Experts out there?

mcgarrett · 07-26-2025, 08:41 PM

I don't know what the strap length is. Maybe this link can provide a clue...the description includes the number "21". Reckon that means they are 21" long? At any rate, Mac's shows to be out of stock.

https://www.macsautoparts.com/model-...ment_tab-title

Planojc · 07-27-2025, 09:07 AM

Straps on my 31 are 21 1/2". The 28-29's may be different.

springerpete · 07-27-2025, 01:52 PM

On my 1929 the straps are 21" long, 7/8" wide and the black leather is 3/16" thick, finished on one sidewith a slightly poined end. Buckle is chrome. Thereare4 holes for the buckle pin and they start 2 1/4" from the pointed tip of the strap. Don't forget the chromed metal hook that goes to the 2 handles on the rear deck.

LEM · 07-27-2025, 03:52 PM

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Thanks for the replies. It looks like mine is the same length as everyone else’s. Maybe I’m not folding the top down as tight as it should be. Thanks again.

07-19-2025, 08:18 PM	#1
LEM Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 94	1928 roadster top boot strap My boot strap seems to be too short. It is 19 1/2 inches long. What length should it be? If it is too short, where can I buy a new pair? (I have the hooks.)

07-26-2025, 11:01 AM	#2
LEM Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 94	Re: 1928 roadster top boot strap No one can give me an answer? Have I stumped all the Experts out there?

07-26-2025, 08:41 PM	#3
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corsicana, Texas Posts: 1,306	Re: 1928 roadster top boot strap I don't know what the strap length is. Maybe this link can provide a clue...the description includes the number "21". Reckon that means they are 21" long? At any rate, Mac's shows to be out of stock. https://www.macsautoparts.com/model-...ment_tab-title

07-27-2025, 09:07 AM	#4
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 1,062	Re: 1928 roadster top boot strap Straps on my 31 are 21 1/2". The 28-29's may be different.

07-27-2025, 01:52 PM	#5
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 681	Re: 1928 roadster top boot strap On my 1929 the straps are 21" long, 7/8" wide and the black leather is 3/16" thick, finished on one sidewith a slightly poined end. Buckle is chrome. Thereare4 holes for the buckle pin and they start 2 1/4" from the pointed tip of the strap. Don't forget the chromed metal hook that goes to the 2 handles on the rear deck.

07-27-2025, 03:52 PM	#6
LEM Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 94	Re: 1928 roadster top boot strap Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the replies. It looks like mine is the same length as everyone else’s. Maybe I’m not folding the top down as tight as it should be. Thanks again.