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TonyV Tony V
Rutherford, NJ, USA   USA
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I tore the 2" leather/vinyl strap with the snap on it that holds down the top when it's folded back. Are these available for purchase? I can't find them @ MOSS. I recall a resent post where someone was used a luggage strap in place of the original but I kinda would like to find original style if I can. Thanks!

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saanich2006 Robert Browning
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Tony,

When redoing my car and my straps needed replacing, I bought some black leather/vinyl material at a fabric store and took the old straps to a tailor shop and they made me two new straps.

The total cost for both was about $10.

They look identical to the original straps.

Just something to think about.



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lewisrn Gold Member Bob L
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I've never used the straps on my car. The top stores away well without them.



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Victoria British lists them, part # 9-384-BL, $22.95 each.



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Unfortunately if I don't use the straps on the top, the top will interfere with the inertia reel seat belts

In reply to # 2999469 by lewisrn I've never used the straps on my car. The top stores away well without them.

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Outstanding! I will take a look now! Thanks!smiling bouncing smiley

In reply to # 2999482 by Steve Lyle Victoria British lists them, part # 9-384-BL, $22.95 each.

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riley1489 Gold Member Bruce H
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Tony
I have some spare that I will send you for postage. They may not be brand new but serviceable for sure.

Let me know

Bruce.



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Thanks Bruce! I would appreciate that. PM sent.
In reply to # 2999469 by lewisrn I've never used the straps on my car. The top stores away well without them.

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