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1910 rear strap

Post by Rod » Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:53 am

Does anyone have a picture of the rear strap? I had a new top installed but I’m having trouble with the rear strap. Here is a picture of what I came up with but I don’t think it’s correct. The saddle has a larger slot on one side and two round holes which I have no idea what they are for.
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Re: 1910 rear strap

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:06 am

I believe you basically have the strap laced through correctly, however, the 2 small side holes are for rivets that hold the strap in place and also force the strap to lay all the way down in the bottom of the saddle.


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Re: 1910 rear strap

Post by Fire_chief » Wed Aug 14, 2024 2:14 pm

The original strap was made up of 3 pieces of leather, rivited together . The two shorter pieces were riveted to the two holes in the bracket.


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Re: 1910 rear strap

Post by Russ_Furstnow » Wed Aug 14, 2024 4:46 pm

The original saddle strap was made in two pieces that are riveted together. The buckle is a #56 buckle, not the #121 buckle that you show. I have attached a diagram that shows how the straps are rivited to the saddle. If you have any questions, just PM me. I hope this helps, Russ Furstnow
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Re: 1910 rear strap

Post by Rod » Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:28 pm

It appears that I have the correct straps. What size are the rivets? Brass or steel.
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Re: 1910 rear strap

Post by Rod » Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:32 pm

Are these the rivets? Cap in or out?
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Re: 1910 rear strap

Post by Rod » Wed Aug 14, 2024 6:37 pm

Thank Russ. Done.
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Re: 1910 rear strap

Post by Original Smith » Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:26 am

Excellent post! This is the kind of information that should be in the Vintage Ford, as opposed to the nonsense that is usually in there!


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Re: 1910 rear strap

Post by Herb Iffrig » Sat Aug 17, 2024 12:01 pm

Would this same arrangement be on my 1911 Torpedo? I think I bought the straps from one of the suppliers. I don't remember the separate pieces.

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