AC Owners Club Forum
AC Owners Club Forum => Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum => Topic started by: 1956_AC_Ace on December 29, 2021, 15:32:25
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Hello,
I am working on my early Ace's interior and have a question regarding door lock straps. Most everywhere I look (Rinsey Mills' guide, etc.), I see double stitched (no rivet), closed loop straps - same color as the interior. My car has a set of riveted, non-colored, straps (pic attached) that appear to be as old as the car. Any intel out there as to whether early Aces were fitted with riveted straps? I would like the replacement to be what was original to the car.
Thank you!
Bob
AEX59
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Bob
I can email you a few random pictures of stitched door release Straps as fitted to both early and later Ace, Please confirm your email address .
Keith.lessiter@gmail.com
Keith
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Mine were stitched at both ends. The forward end was a longer loop which went through the side screen bracket, then back through itself. The rearward end was a smaller loop which pressed over the turned round part of the door catch handle. Both sides broke some time ago but I still have them to use as patterns. They should be colour coded to match the leather interior colour.
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Thanks for the help!!