Chinstrap setup option

[bcurtis]

Hey folks! I put some photos in my build thread but thought it might be useful in the helmet section. I just received a vintage snowmobile helmet from the 70's that I purchased on ebay. I gutted the helmet for the chinstrap setup. I know it's not 100% perfect but I think that it could be a viable option for those looking for this type of thing. You can find many of the helmets for under $20. I paid $7 for this one plus $8 for shipping. Anyhow, I'd be interested in your opinions on it. Take care.

 

[Darth Voorhees]

Thats not too shabby. I have a chincup and straps form a vintage UK riot helmet which the cup is 100% correct but im not sure if the strapping is. I think i paid like 35 bucks for the helmet which i later sold for $20 without the cup and straps lol. What you have here looks very similar, and i think would work out well for some folks. Nice find Bryan!

 

[bcurtis]

Do you have a picture of your cup and straps? I'm pretty much a novice when it comes to this, lol.

 

[Darth Voorhees]

lol...i can take one for ya today

 

[bcurtis]

You see, Lou...you ARE a great guy. I don't care what everyone else says about you.

 

[Darth Voorhees]

lol..id like that post, but i cant lol

 

[Darth Voorhees]

Ok heres the one i have. Im pretty sure the strap should have D-rings though, not this interesting clip like thingy

 

[bcurtis]

Thanks Lou! I see the difference now.

 

[Major]

When I get back in town, I'll snap some pics of the one I have, maybe that will help as well....


Sent from my iPhone

 

[Darth Voorhees]

Anytime bro!

 

[Jc27]

How are you going to attach it to the helmet?

 

[bcurtis]

How are you going to attach it to the helmet?

Me or Lou? I was just planning to punch a hole in each leather strap with an awl, then attach a washer to either side of it and use the bolts from the ears to secure it.

 

[Jc27]

Either, I'm just trying to get ideas.

 

[Darth Voorhees]

I havent looked into it yet because i was only going to add the strap on my FPH2, because im making thata a full on replica. But IIRC, the straps attach to the lower ear screws in those shots of the production helmet.

Gonk whats with the 1 or 2 word posts in like 15 threads over 2yrs old?