Soft Top Securing Straps Question

[Siban]

Guys,

When I picked my car up earlier this year I've found a few bits and pieces which have not been finished after it's restoration. One them is the rubber securing straps for the soft top when it's folded down and I'm after a favour from someone.

I want to fit the straps myself but a) want to make sure I use as close to the original screws/washers etc and b) obviously want to get them in the right place.

Could one of you be so kind to post some close up pictures of this area so I can see where and how they are fitted please? It would be much appreciated.

Below is a photo of the area so that above hopefully makes sense

Cheers,

Simon.

[baltobernie]

[manoa matt]

I have that small "buttons" needed to mount the straps. It goes in the loop end of the strap. Send me an email if you need them. matt.scarton@gmail.com

[Siban]

Fantastic guys......really appreciate the responses.

[TronDD]

I had no idea what those straps were for.

I suppose with a cover, the straps are less necessary. The previous owner wasn't using the straps and I haven't yet, either.

Tim.

[DUCeditor]

I always use the straps, PITA as they are. The reason is to prevent wear.

Without the straps the top moves about a bit as the car is dfriven. Motion = wear. Not so much of the fabric (although that may be so as well), but of the frame pieces, one to another, and the rear plastic window.

Unnecessarily fussy? Perhaps. But I just replaced my car's top for the first time since I bought it in `88 and apart from two open seams, everything was still tight and the rear plastic window was still clear.

-Don

[fiat218]

on that photo with the strap hooked on the top piece, what is that piece? is that the latch
thanks

[baltobernie]

Yes, it is the latch. I powder-coated them satin black, to match the top. (Ditto the pull handle tips). They were looking rather gnarly anyway.

[fiat218]

ok thanks, i was wondering why i bought the 2 straps for hahahaah