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I think I've got this figured out but would appreciate hearing from those in the know....
I'm going to install a top on my 1917 Touring this spring. There is no top on it now. I need to order the straps that hold it in place.

Looking at figure 1 - The green arrow is pointing towards a footman loop that I believe mounts the strap that attaches the front bow to the windshield. I believe that strap is some type of webbing... Am I correct in these assumptions?

Still looking at figure 1 - I believe the back bow is held in place by a strap between the D-ring hanging on the L iron to the right of the arrow and the footman loop on the rear bow. Is this strap leather or webbing on a 1917?

Looking at figure 2 - I believe TWO top bow side straps like the one pictured at the bottom of the photo are used here, correct? I only found the remains of one on either side.

Are there any other straps I need? Is there someplace I can find the Ford Part Numbers for what is required?
Thanks!

For 1917:

The front and rear straps are webbing.

For 1917, the "keys" for the pivots are nickel plated, not brass.

You can buy correctly reproduced front and rear straps including the hardware as well as the "keys" and corresponding leather straps including the special screws from R.V. Anderson.

I can't seem to find good contact info for RV Anderson. Is there a website?

Here is his forum profile:

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/memberlist.php ... file&u=795

If the above doesn't work, click on his user name in this thread - his post is toward the end:

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php? ... 651#p69651