Re: Watson Stabilator straps

Posted by DavidM On 2012/11/2 16:48:43

I used the strapping from Restoration Supply Co for the Gabriel Snubbers on my 1922 Packard and it is an exact copy of the original and works well however as you know it needs to have something between each layer to reduce the friction and allow it to recoil. Shim brass was used originally and I used shim stainless steel. An alternative that may not need anything between the layers is the webbing that is used for safety belts. It should recoil without any other layer. I understand you can buy it in different widths. This idea came from Bernie who posts on the AACA site, perhaps if he reads this he will provide more details.