Installing trapeze straps
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Racer
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From: omaha ne
Installing trapeze straps
I have an 1989 coupe and am installing new leather seats and foam.
I got the repair kit today with the trapeze straps. How in the devil can I stretch them far enough to hook them. Is there trick or special tool needed.
I got the repair kit today with the trapeze straps. How in the devil can I stretch them far enough to hook them. Is there trick or special tool needed.
Melting Slicks
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I had the same problem when I did mine. I hooked one end than clamped a vise grip pliers on the other end to help pull it over to hook.
Safety Car
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I used a loop of heavy wire clamped in my vise grips. Hook the strap in the wire loop to give you a good grip on the strap. Yes, it's very tight! Antfarmer must be some kind of Texas muscle man (or he's never tried it)!!
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Racer
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From: omaha ne
I tried the vise grip as as well with no luck, even had a strong younger guy try it with no luck. Ended up adding an "S" hook about 1 1 /2" long and finally hooked it. Maybe not as stiff as it should be, but better then before.
