Top Bow Straps for M151A2

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Top Bow Straps for M151A2

Unread post by fowlercal » February 16th, 2010, 9:52 pm

Could someone please post a picture of the proper way to afix the Top Bow straps to the Bow? (the straps that are attached permanently to the Bows) I have the staps and rivets, just looking for the right way to install them. Thanks, Cal

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Re: Top Bow Straps for M151A2

Unread post by halftracknut » February 16th, 2010, 10:47 pm

I don't have a photo but sure would like to have some NOS straps....htn
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Re: Top Bow Straps for M151A2

Unread post by fowlercal » February 17th, 2010, 2:14 am

Halftracknut,
I got the straps from RAPCO for $12.00 with the rivets. wwwrapcoparts.com . Cal

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Re: Top Bow Straps for M151A2

Unread post by Fil Bonica » February 17th, 2010, 5:00 pm

I bought mine from Frontline sometime ago. Try them.


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Re: Top Bow Straps for M151A2

Unread post by csmith » February 17th, 2010, 8:28 pm

FowlerCal, here are some photos from mine, best I can do. As you can see they are attached near the rear. Hope this helps.

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1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
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Re: Top Bow Straps for M151A2

Unread post by fowlercal » February 18th, 2010, 11:30 am

CSmith, thanks for the pictures and your prompt response. Cal F.

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Re: Top Bow Straps for M151A2

Unread post by csmith » February 19th, 2010, 11:03 am

Cal, attached is a photo of a Bow showing the position of the strap attachment (strap is missing). If you carry a plane stright across the top horizontally then measure down the top of the strap bracked is 12.5" down.

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1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!

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Re: Top Bow Straps for M151A2

Unread post by fowlercal » February 19th, 2010, 11:54 am

CSmith, Thanks, I found the original holes in the bow, they were painted over. I'll drill the new strap end and we'll be good to go. Thanks, Cal

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Re: Top Bow Straps for M151A2

Unread post by Cobra5 » February 20th, 2010, 11:15 am

Cal,

Before you install make sure you have the straps facing the right way or they won't work when you ties the bows down.

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Re: Top Bow Straps for M151A2

Unread post by fowlercal » February 20th, 2010, 6:18 pm

Cobra 5, Roger That. Thanks.

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