Bob,
You probably want new webbing. When installing belts into my TD I discovered
that the ones I purchased were a little bit too long. I took them to our local
cobbler and had him shorten them. The materials, tools and techniques for shoe
repair seem to be fully comparable with that on new belts. My suggestion is to
consider buying a new set of belts from an auto supply store and have a cobbler
attach them to your old hardware.
Just my $.02 worth. Hope no lawyers are looking.
Bud Krueger
52TD
BobMGT@aol.com wrote:
> Does anyone know of any outfit that will refurbish old set belts? The belts on
> my '71 B are shot. The hardware ends are fine but the strap material is
> rotted. I know there are replacement belts available, but they are not
> original and require attachment to the wheel arch panel. How about a source
> for just the strap material ? Surely some of the originality buffs have been
> down this road.
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