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Ronmurr

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Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« on: April 29, 2024, 18:38:28 »
Just wondering if anyone knows the width and approximate length of the luggage straps for the trunk. The one that hooks into the two brackets.  looking to have one custom made.  thanks

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Re: Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2024, 18:59:45 »
Someone may have the overall dimensions, but in the meantime you can use the search function, fourth item over from "Home" on the forum page. I used "luggage strap" (without the quote marks) and got a single page of hits. No exact dimensions, but there are some close up photos that show how the strap fits into the brackets in the trunk that should give you some idea.
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Re: Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2024, 19:11:04 »
According to the info from the German site, these are 25mm wide, 2.5mm thick. One is aprrox. 29.5cm and the other one is 78cm long.
Do you have the pins / hardware?



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Re: Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2024, 20:14:09 »
Thanks for the info. No forgot about the pins Attached the strap to the trunk any idea of their approximate dimensions ?

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Re: Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2024, 21:02:46 »
Could that be determined by measuring the brackets/anchors?
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Re: Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2024, 01:22:57 »
Yeah, didn’t have any luck on dimensions just some photos.

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Re: Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2024, 02:05:58 »
Ron,
See attached. Again, borrowed from the German forum.
Let me know if you find someone who can make the straps. (PM me) I am interested too. I can make to pins.
« Last Edit: April 30, 2024, 02:14:03 by dirkbalter »
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Re: Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2024, 03:35:52 »
Hey guys, I'd be interested in a luggage strap.  I hope this works out.
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Re: Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2024, 10:52:48 »
This is easy enough to reproduce and there are plenty of leather workers who can do this.

If we can get some more accurate measurements, leather color, etc. we can put out RFQs.
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Re: Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2024, 13:25:56 »
I too would be interested in one.

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Re: Trunk luggage strap dimensions
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2024, 22:11:07 »
I bought a replacement shoulder strap for laptop bag in natural leather from Gusti leather, it is perfect as luggage strap for our cars.
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