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troop rack strap
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:04 am
by John D
I have been working on the troop racks and I cannot find a picture of what the rear strap that goes from side to side on the rear of the troop racks looks like. Does anyone have a picture of that strap? Does it use hooks like the jeep doorway straps?
John
Re: troop rack strap
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:36 am
by dr deuce
The hook is different from the side straps on a Jeep.
You can use an M-Series until you find the correct WW2 one.
I lost my 1st WW2 one at an airshow. Someone needed it more than me!
My 2nd WW2 strap has an 8-32 hole in it with a bolt and Elastic Stop Nut on it to prevent that hook from being opened unless you have tools to remove the bolt and nut.
Re: troop rack strap
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:43 pm
by John V Cliche
John
Frank von Rosensteil had some avail NOS a few years ago...don't know if he has any left,but you could give a shout.
Hope this helps
John
Re: troop rack strap
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:21 pm
by John D
Thanks John. I've got to speak to Frank tomorrow. I never thought to ask him for that!
John
Re: troop rack strap
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:55 pm
by John D
I bought a strap off ebay for an M37. At least that was what the seller said. The hardware looks correct. The stap was a khaki color. It had to be expanded to the max to reach from side to side, but it did fit. It is tight but puts a slight pressure on the racks which I guess is good.
John