Barn Door Help

[Frankenchevy]

I can see that. But my initial thought of a tow strap is thick and wide, not the smaller ones.

But on the other hand, seatbelts are still overkill strong just to hold a barn door, and they are easier to find in black.

you can recover small and medium sized cars by hooking to the seatbelt. pretty badass to see.

 

[74 Shortbed]

I can see that. But my initial thought of a tow strap is thick and wide, not the smaller ones.

But on the other hand, seatbelts are still overkill strong just to hold a barn door, and they are easier to find in black.

Yeah, most straps are wide I got one that's the same size(not heavy duty), but not worrying about looks seat belt or a plane belt will work for that matter, don't take that much to hold a barn door, lol.

 

[HotRodPC]

Tow strap is thicker, sew it up right and it would look pretty close to original, I would think.

That was going to be my suggestion. Use a snapped tow strap and make your own. You can take a strap to the cleaners where they probably have a seamstress that sews and repairs carpets and rugs, and they have a heavy needle that can sew the loop on for you for I bet no more than $10. Have them even put in some extra stiching and make them better than OEM new.

 

[74 Shortbed]

That was going to be my suggestion. Use a snapped tow strap and make your own. You can take a strap to the cleaners where they probably have a seamstress that sews and repairs carpets and rugs, and they have a heavy needle that can sew the loop on for you for I bet no more than $10. Have them even put in some extra stiching and make them better than OEM new.

Yup...

 

[HotRodPC]

I'm pretty sure I have a strap too. One that, one end has the hook snapped off. I'll see if I can dig it out and see it's condition. I've tons of tow chains, and tow buddies, I probably don't need the strap. Ohh man, brain fart.... Where did I see it and what did I do with it? I had a heavy ass strap that was like 4 inches wide and it was tougher than hell. Tattered a bit for sure but man it was strong as hell, and to short to do anything with. I bet that would be great for someone to make straps with.

 

[bucket]

Most tow straps I've had and used were yellow or white.

And yes, the 4 and 6 inch wide straps are very strong. Plenty strong enough to pull out a tractor and planter that's buried up to the frame.

 

[74 Shortbed]

I'm sure they could be dyed pretty easy.

 

[mags468]

Looking for any idea on where i can find the old fabric straps that stop and hold the barn doors. Any idea guys? Or something close?

Go to Brothers,Classic industries and Classic parts

 

[ballencd]

A shoe repair shop should be able to sew a replacement strap also.

 

[MT84]

I googled "1980s cargo door check strap" and found some cheap 10 dollar adjustable one's. No idea if they work but I'm going to order 1 because I'm in the same boat. Found this thread struggling to find some on the Google. The key was the "check" portion when searching.