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Im an aussie who is trying to source the webbing/strapping for Watson Stabilators for my 526. Does anyone have knowledge where I might be able to purchase any?

G'day Aussie,
Your first post so and great to see another "Aussie" on PackardInfo, although you've been a member here for a couple of years!

Regarding the stabilator straps, there are a number of "Aussie" members here, who are also Packard Automobile Club of Australia members, who have Packards of that vintage who might be able to advise. I'll pass on your request to them so they don't miss it.

There was also a recent thread on the PAC Site, of a similar nature but no positive outcome.

Then on US eBay found Classic and Exotic offering Watson Stabilator Strap Clips. Looking further I found they have a list of Watson Stabilator parts although no webbing. It's probably worth your while to contact them, you just never know, they might have a source of supply for the strapping!

And.....I invite you to include your 526 in the Packard Owner's Registry here on PackardInfo!

PS - Are you a PACA(Packard Automobile Club of Australia Inc) member? If not, as Secretary of the club it is my duty to invite you to join us. If you wish to do so please email me, Mal Harris, at ozstatman@gmail.com or call me on 0423 171 170.

Try Restoration Supply Co for the webbingrestorationstuff.com/

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.

Hello
As David McC has said I do have a roll of webbing that I have used for the Gabriel Snubbers on my 1923 Single Six.
You are welcome to come and look at. I live in East Doncaster so not too far from you. Give me a call on 9842 5808.

Bernie J.

Hello Aussie
From your lack of communication or apparent interest I can only assume that you are a member of the PAC of A (Victoria) and have managed to obtain the necessary webbing through them.

Good luck

Bernie J.