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Nic Member
Joined: Dec 03, 2009 Posts: 116 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:16 am Post subject: Strap Routing for Top Bow storage. |
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Hi all,
I remember many years ago seeing a illustration of how the stowage straps go around the Top Bow tubing to secure it on the Jeep. I now cannot find it can anybody point me in the right direction please.
Thank You
Regards
Nic _________________ Restoring 1956 M38A1 Nekaf |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16365 Location: Wisconsin
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Nic Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:03 am Post subject: |
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As always Wes
Thank You
Regards _________________ Restoring 1956 M38A1 Nekaf |
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JBJeep Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2021 Posts: 69 Location: NE Washington
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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This reminds me, I need a pair.
I have looked at the usual vendors and come up fairly empty...one only sells complete kits..which I do not need.
Can.anyone provide a PN (probably doesn't have one...it's part of top assembly) or vendor? _________________ 1955 M38A1 MD 82551
Former owner/restorer of 1977 CJ-5, stock with factory V-8.
Used as a daily driver for seven years. |
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RonD2 Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2014 Posts: 2004 Location: South Carolina, Dorchester County
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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Strap isn't part of the top.
Captivated by a footman loop.
I found the part number listed in the ORD9.
I see KW and QTM selling them (as a pair), but not sure length is correct.
It's also the same strap used to hold the windshield down when folded.
Good luck! _________________ Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51
“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari
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Pierre Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2021 Posts: 61 Location: Brome Lake, Qc, Canada
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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What's the lenght or part number you need?
I have a NOS box of 25 straps, I can sell you a couple if you like _________________ Pierre H.
full restoration in progress
1952 M38 MC60228 |
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JBJeep Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2021 Posts: 69 Location: NE Washington
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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Pierre
I don't know. I'll try to fond the PN in my ORD 9.
I have no reason DEA about the length . _________________ 1955 M38A1 MD 82551
Former owner/restorer of 1977 CJ-5, stock with factory V-8.
Used as a daily driver for seven years. |
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RonD2 Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2014 Posts: 2004 Location: South Carolina, Dorchester County
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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I've found lengths of 15 and 22 inches, and different type buckles.
I think maybe it depends on M38 or M38A1 and if you're after originality or don't care about it.
And the strap is supposed to have a sewn-in loop on the buckle end to captivate the strap to the footman loop on top of the wheelhouse.
What's "DEA" mean?
See M38A1 ORD9 page 341, STRAP, Top Bow Stowage, WO-681956. _________________ Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51
“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari
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JBJeep Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2021 Posts: 69 Location: NE Washington
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 2:48 am Post subject: |
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"DEA" = "idea" somehow changed by the auto correct on my tablet. _________________ 1955 M38A1 MD 82551
Former owner/restorer of 1977 CJ-5, stock with factory V-8.
Used as a daily driver for seven years. |
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RonD2 Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2014 Posts: 2004 Location: South Carolina, Dorchester County
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Yup.
I got the habit a long time ago of reading what I type before hitting the "send" button --- just to keep a computer from making me look like a fool.
When I type something foolish I want it to be genuine.
_________________ Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51
“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari
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JBJeep Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2021 Posts: 69 Location: NE Washington
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:47 am Post subject: |
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Ron, Wesk
Details on the ones offered by various vendors seem to be pretty nonspecific.... Certainly no WO- or Army number is provided. Neither is length.
In other words they are just described as top bow straps.
Not a huge help if one wants to try to be correct.
Picking a catalog at random (it has good pictures) are these correct?
https://www.kaiserwillys.com/products/us-made-top-bow-tie-down-strap-set-fits-52-66-m38a1/ _________________ 1955 M38A1 MD 82551
Former owner/restorer of 1977 CJ-5, stock with factory V-8.
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wesk Site Administrator
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JBJeep Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2021 Posts: 69 Location: NE Washington
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:20 am Post subject: |
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That's all great, I appreciate your efforts, but I will point out none of the vendors list part numbers (WO or ORD) or dimensions for their straps.
Makes ordering the correct one difficult.
Hence my questions.
KW offers them with spring loaded buckles, which John at Midwest military says are correct for all M series vehicles.
The photos posted in a previous thread
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=8368
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=9082
seem to show buckles that do not appear to have the spring feature. _________________ 1955 M38A1 MD 82551
Former owner/restorer of 1977 CJ-5, stock with factory V-8.
Used as a daily driver for seven years. |
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