Re: Caribbean top straps
Posted by Kevin On 2023/12/14 23:37:26
Check out the factory photo of a 1955 Caribbean rear compartment here, maybe it will help shed some light:https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2762
Also here are some photos of a well-worn but all-original 1955 Caribbean, showing the chrome footman loop strap retainers on both the inside and the outside of the quarter trim panel. I think the leather footman loops with buckles were mounted on the inside chrome retainer, and then once the straps were wrapped around the lowered top side rails, the end of the strap would be slipped into the chrome retainer on the outside of the quarter panel trim. There were also retainers on the top side rails themselves to pass the leather straps through for tightening the stack down.
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IMG_2775 E.jpg (248.77 KB)
Also here are some photos of a well-worn but all-original 1955 Caribbean, showing the chrome footman loop strap retainers on both the inside and the outside of the quarter trim panel. I think the leather footman loops with buckles were mounted on the inside chrome retainer, and then once the straps were wrapped around the lowered top side rails, the end of the strap would be slipped into the chrome retainer on the outside of the quarter panel trim. There were also retainers on the top side rails themselves to pass the leather straps through for tightening the stack down.
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Side Rail Stack Area.jpg (575.14 KB)
IMG_2775 E.jpg (248.77 KB)
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