Posted September 8, 20177 yr comment_529894 I'm replacing the crappy Victoria British/Black Dragon straps that I installed in the early 90's and have had a couple of the clips that hook into the seat frame holding the straps in place break on me. Rather than see how many more break I'd rather just replace them all with new. I am able to make my own as it's pretty easy to fabricate a jig to bend the wire I would honestly rather just buy them if possible. I've check some upholstery supply stores online but have found nothing so far. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58487-are-the-seat-strap-clips-available-anywhere/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 9, 20177 yr comment_529949 Not exactly sure what you want but---- These Pirelli webbing clamps might be it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017V5ZARY/ref=asc_df_B017V5ZARY5161738/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B017V5ZARY&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198104726338&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14735843936256968803&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013174&hvtargid=pla-349003089086 Only other thing I can imagine is hog rings--- https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hog-Ring-Pliers-Upholstery-100-Clip-Fasteners-Tools/245256388?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2475&adid=22222222227068874870&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=175412321704&wl4=aud-310687322322:pla-280611840643&wl5=1013174&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113510137&wl11=online&wl12=245256388&wl13=&veh=sem Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58487-are-the-seat-strap-clips-available-anywhere/#findComment-529949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 9, 20177 yr comment_529952 Pretty sure he means these... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58487-are-the-seat-strap-clips-available-anywhere/#findComment-529952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 9, 20177 yr Author comment_529953 15 minutes ago, Namerow said: Pretty sure he means these... Yep, these are what I'm after. After some basic Google searches it was pretty obvious that these aren't readily available so I bought some metal rod of the same diameter and will be fabricating a crude bending jig and make new ones. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58487-are-the-seat-strap-clips-available-anywhere/#findComment-529953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 9, 20177 yr comment_529955 Contact zKars. I'll bet he's got a drawer-full of these in his storage room. If you're in a hurry, though, there's no reason why you can bend your own. However, you'll need to temper the steel afterwards, or else they'll just bend and pull out after you've sat on the seat a few times. Heat the formed clip cherry red with a propane torch, then dunk it in cold water. Not terribly scientific, but close enough. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58487-are-the-seat-strap-clips-available-anywhere/#findComment-529955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 9, 20177 yr comment_529956 Glad this got cleared up! You guys cover all the bases!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58487-are-the-seat-strap-clips-available-anywhere/#findComment-529956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 5, 20177 yr comment_531681 On 9/9/2017 at 6:47 AM, Namerow said: Contact zKars. I'll bet he's got a drawer-full of these in his storage room. If you're in a hurry, though, there's no reason why you can bend your own. However, you'll need to temper the steel afterwards, or else they'll just bend and pull out after you've sat on the seat a few times. Heat the formed clip cherry red with a propane torch, then dunk it in cold water. Not terribly scientific, but close enough. You will need a steel wire that will harden to do this. Maybe you could bend them up from music wire if you can get the correct diameter wire. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58487-are-the-seat-strap-clips-available-anywhere/#findComment-531681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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