[TR] Leather straps for TR6 luggage rack

[aldwyn at sylvancircle.org]

Jim,

I have two very long straps for my rack with buckle.  When not in use, I
just roll them up and put them in the trunk, so I dont have to worry about
how they look when they are not holding anything down.  :)

- Aldwyn


> I have a '74 TR6 and a Moss style luggage rack.  I have also picked up a
> couple of English style picnic baskets.  Now I am trying to figure out
> some
> leather straps that will secure a picnic basket and also look OK when
> there
> is no basket on the rack.  This last part is my biggest dilemma.  I have
> seen some with a strap and buckle riveted on which I have not seen when
> the
> rack is empty.  To use one continuous strap (2 per rack), would require a
> belt appx. 70 inches long.  Has anyone done leather straps on a similar
> luggage rack?  Any ideas would be appreciated.
>
> Jim Hearn
> Two '74 TR6s
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