Grab Pull Hand Straps

[Tom Skinner]

Gentlemen,

From time to time I see parts for sale from Plymouth and Dodge Cars.

I was wondering, after several years of trying to locate Grab/Hand Straps for the rear seats of a four door 1948 Chrysler Sedan if I could find a pair on this Forum.

I have been met with the promises of Part Car People on Ebay and other search vehicles that they would look and get back to me, - it never happens.

I even sent a Gentlemen money for a pair that never showed up, because they were never sent, it took me months to get my money back.

The Straps I am refering to are the (2) one on each side of the Cab that are mounted on the Walls between the Rear Door and the Vent Windows one on each side. There is a Center Cap that once popped off reveals the screw to remove them. They swivell on the said screw mechanism. I need a decent

example preferably in the tan/taupe/grey wool cloth so common in our Interior

Colors. If available name your price and send me a line at tskinner2@aol.com

Tom Skinner

Huntersville NC

(704) 912-3060

[Normspeed]

Tom, I'm probably covering old ground here but have you tried the old Ford resto places, or other brands? Seems like these were pretty widely used in other makes of cars and unless you're going for POC show points, one of the resto places might have something that will fit.

[Plymouthy Adams]

these are fairly common on older VW bugs..you can get the straps..sew a nice cover to hide the vinyl of the original products..install with the cover plate to dress it up...may not be OEM but surely will get you by in the meantime..Ah Sh*% handles for these old cars are hard to come by..pull handles on the back of bench seats were more common..

[Young Ed]

I've got a set of plymouth ones. Are they the same? Not sure how well the ancient material would clean up either.

[Norm's Coupe]

If you have the old straps and hardware, I believe you can have new straps put on them. Check with David Maxwell on who rebuilt his straps.

[Frank M.]

Hi Tom. By the way----There were two types used. The earlier one was a braided cord with a ball and flossy end. The other was a plainer strap type that

was lined on the inside. The later ones are seen more often. If I can find a set.Ill

contact you. I know---sounds like what youve heard before, But I will REALLY look.

Frank M.

[1947PLEVY]

Tom:

Here are a few pics of mine. From a 47 Ply. I had them recovered, using vynil instead of fabric. They do swivel and also have a cover that hides the screw. They are the same color as the estcheuions(sp) and window handle knobs.

I think I have one extra, but would have to dig through a few boxes to find. I'm pretty sure it also needs recovered. I believe it was covered in a heavy cloth fabric.

God Bless us All..

John 47Plevy

[Tom Skinner]

Well, I am pleased to have so many answers!

I do not have the Cord Type, or even the Strap Type.

My first 1948 Chrysler Royal had them and I'm trying to re-create that

look in my "New" one.

I am seeking the Strap Type with the Tan/Taupe Wool Cloth.

I can try a Ford Resto place here in Concord NC, but desire a Mopar

Pair for as close to original as can be obtained.

Thanks!

I welcome any other sources, and Thanks Again for trying.

Tom

[Skrambler]

Tom,

I have a set of NOS salesmans samples. I have had these pieces in my collection for close to twenty years.

The tags say,

Bridgeport Fabrics

Style 82-L-405

Part Number 982283

Bridco 1305

Color 4009

M-O P-14-C P-15-C Codes 141-822

Date 2-22-46

These parts are PERFECT!

Drop me a line if interested.

I am going to attempt to attach a photo. Sometimes my computer gets a little testie, so bare with me if they do not attach, or , I can try to send them directly to you.

[Tom Skinner]

Skrambler,

Do you also have the Screws and Caps that go with those Straps?

[builtfercomfort]

Tom,

I have a set of NOS salesmans samples. I have had these pieces in my collection for close to twenty years.

I need something like that too - I was thinking of making my own out of seat belt material (core), covered in interior-matching fabric (looks), sewn up by an upholstery shop to have the fancy piping on the sides and top. If I collect the materials and bring them to the sewing place, it should not cost much, and I'll know I'll have some strong pulls. The metal is okay on mine, but the pull itself sat too long - it's 70 years old now.

[Skrambler]

FYI, These parts are now sold.

Thank you.

[Don Coatney]

If anyone else has a decent pair of these stirrups let me know as I also would like to replace the ones in my car when I do my headliner.

[HughForrest]

If anyone else has a decent pair of these stirrups let me know as I also would like to replace the ones in my car when I do my headliner.

Don-

I think I have a pair of the metal parts if that's what you need. You'd be on your own for the straps...

[Don Coatney]

Don-

I think I have a pair of the metal parts if that's what you need. You'd be on your own for the straps...

Thanks Hugh but I have the metal parts. The straps is what I need.

[1947PLEVY]

I like the idea of using seat belt material for the straps. The color scheme I'm going with is white and gray on the interior. I have some extra seat belts (gray) that I salvaged out of a Taurus and I believe that I'll try that and see what it looks like. The vinyl I used in the previos pics..is twisting on one of them and look too skinny so I'll try the idea from above.

Everyone have a Merry Christmas and God Bless Us All..

John 47 Plevy

[David Maxwell]

1. Purchased some windlace material without core from Lebaron Bonney.

2. Used open windlace cover over front and cotton headliner material over back.

3. Trimmed border of windlace material, folded it over edges and sewed through original stitch pattern.

The look very much like NOS. I'm very happy with them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/bojeta/47%20Plymouth%20Restoration/packageshelf10.jpg

[Tom Skinner]

David,

Excellent Job, and Excellent information.

I thought about doing that but the only sewing I do is by hand.

Anyway Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all P15-D24

Forum group this Season.

Tom Skinner