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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.

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.

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.

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

It appears that I have the correct straps. What size are the rivets? Brass or steel.

Are these the rivets? Cap in or out?

Thank Russ. Done.

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!

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.