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Early AC Ace Door Strap - Stitched or Riveted?
« on: December 29, 2021, 15:32:25 »
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
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Re: Early AC Ace Door Strap - Stitched or Riveted?
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2021, 18:08:43 »
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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Re: Early AC Ace Door Strap - Stitched or Riveted?
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2022, 01:37:21 »
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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Re: Early AC Ace Door Strap - Stitched or Riveted?
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2022, 22:40:50 »
Thanks for the help!!