Tool Roll Location

[bkasl]

With some help pictures were located on the correct placement of the tool rolls on a S2 and S5, however it is unclear on how the rolls were attached to the body in these locations.
Any help appreciated or better pictures will tell the story
Thanks

 

[Pete S.]

They are attached with a strap, riveted to the location with a metal piece. The strap has a unique buckle and metal tip, like the one pictured.

 

[bkasl]

Thanks
I doubt I can duplicate that

 

[Pete S.]

Thanks
I doubt I can duplicate that

Yeah, it's an unique looking strap. It does have the look and feel of military surplus. Perhaps a surplus piece of British field gear would look like it?

 

[hartmandm]

A former forum member was selling repro straps periodically on EBay. Not sure if he still does. They look pretty close to original. The buckle is slightly different.

Mike

 

[bkasl]

Recall the eBay category or title?

 

[alpine_64]

The buckle is actaully the same used for some camping and sadle products.

Lance ( moonstonesiv) had located one that was correct a while back

 

[Warren]

I believe there was a strap that was sold by Moss motors and could be cut down to fit.
I didn't pay much attention to it but that's what I recall.

 

[hartmandm]

Moss Motors reference here: https://teae.org/t19-replacement-tool-roll-strap/

Mike

 

[bkasl]

Moss Motors reference here: https://teae.org/t19-replacement-tool-roll-strap/

Mike

Perfect
Thanks

 

[volvoguys]

I've seen 3-4 reproduction tool roll straps and all of them were obvious repros, including the Moss and one that a a shamed former SAOCA member hawks on eBay. So if original appearance isn't important to you one of these will suit.

But if you want one that's closer to original I may have your solution.

A few years ago I came across a guy in the UK who had a bunch of NOS utility straps from a 1960's Rootes Humber military vehicle. Like the Moss strap, it is too long and would need shortened (and dyed). But the buckle is a spot-on match to the Alpine SI-SV, being thicker and having the 'flared tails' on all four corners. I bought them all and the first two dozen were scooped up by restoration shops.

If anyone has interest, I'll send a few pics and details if you send a direct email to:

volvoguys@comcast.net

Mark ..... volvoguys