Top bow footman loop

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 4:01 pm

When redoing my tub over a year ago, I must have missed 2 footman loop locations. Can someone get me a measurement of the holes for the footman loop for the top bow tie down? Either the distance from the edge of the fender in or from the inside face of the body out.
Thanks,
Brett

skyjeep50 · Post by **skyjeep50** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:47 am

It's very close to the outside fender wall - 9 3/4 in from the inner edge of the fender to the center line of the footman loop.

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:47 am

I was hoping it was out enough to be able to get a drill in there.
Thanks,
Brett

Post by **wesk** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:07 am

Use a long flexible 3/32" bit to make the pilot holes from the top and then drill the 3/16" holes from the bottom. Or borrow a 90 Deg. bit holder and shorty threaded bit.

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 5:41 pm

Is the two top bow straps the same as the windshield strap?
Part
7375395
I have a windshield strap that I can copy if that's the case

In the Ord 9, it says "approx 20 in dev lgth", what might "dev" mean. I'm embarrassed to ask but I don't know.
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Thanks,
Brett

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:53 pm

P.307 of the ORD-9:

7375395 STRAP, assy (top bow stowage (2) and windshield holddown (1))

So yes, they are the same. "Dev length" means developed length; the total length of the webbing strap, including the bit that folds over where it gets stitched to allow it to be secured to the footman loop.

hillbilly21 · Post by **hillbilly21** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:49 pm

YOU KNOW BRETT EASY WAY OUT WOULD JUST SHIP ME THE JEEP AND I WOULD TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROBLEM FOR YOU ON IT...

YOU KNOW ITS THE SIMPLE THINGS WITH THESE THINGS

THAT DRIVE US NUTS...........

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 2:44 pm

Got em all done and installed.
I basically cut out bad sections and welded in new. Made up new straps yesterday at the shoe shop my wife works at and got it all buttoned up. I have to say a thanks again to RickG on here for his generous donation of these bows. Thanks partner.
Brett

hillbilly21 · Post by **hillbilly21** » Sat Oct 05, 2013 5:14 pm

REALY LOOKS SHARP BRETTO !!!

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Sun Oct 06, 2013 9:45 am

Nice job bro.. I'll have the bows back now if you don't mind!!

ih8pepl · Post by **ih8pepl** » Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:55 am

Bringing a topic back from the dead....

My tub is going to paint this weekend - Just wondering if anyone has the measurements for the other stowage wheel well footman loops?

RonD2 · Post by **RonD2** » Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:05 am

Wes's photo album, M38 Body, page 3?

ih8pepl · Post by **ih8pepl** » Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:21 pm

RonD2 wrote:Wes's photo album, M38 Body, page 3?

As far as I can tell thats just the exterior measurements im looking for the measurements for the footman loops on the interior top fenderwell. My fender wells are replacements and dont have the holes for the loops.

RonD2 · Post by **RonD2** » Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:58 pm

The 2 loops on the top rail of the body, or the 2 on the top inboard edge of the wheelhouse? I believe they're in line with the loops on the outside of the body. There are posts describing them. I can take measurements if you need them.

ih8pepl · Post by **ih8pepl** » Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:08 pm

RonD2 wrote:The 2 loops on the top rail of the body, or the 2 on the top inboard edge of the wheelhouse? I believe they're in line with the loops on the outside of the body. There are posts describing them. I can take measurements if you need them.

The inboard edge of the wheel house... if they are inline with the ones on the body rail, then I just need to know how far from the edge they are. Thanks