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Gino
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Sorry Jonah, I must have missed this post from earlier.
Yes, we have them. I posted them in post #25. It is 1 5/8" (1.625") (41mm).
I can't tell what material they are for certain, so instead of focusing on any specific material, I would focus on the weave, width, and color.
Definitely.
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Bobby Fett UK
Well-Known Hunter
I think this type is more like the polypropylene type than the Seatbelt type, but I could be wrong.
order it here: http://www.rei.com/product/603008
they also have it in 1 1/2": http://www.rei.com/product/603009[/QUOTE]
order it here: http://www.rei.com/product/603008
they also have it in 1 1/2": http://www.rei.com/product/603009[/QUOTE]
I would agree. Its almost more the diver belt type material than seat belt. Strong but very stiff. I know European car manufacturers also made 4 ribbon seat belts in the 60's but I don't know anything about standard widths, if they were different than in the US. Have any idea?
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bobafettsslave 1
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Excellent stuff. Thanks
Peregrinus
Active Hunter
Gino... See if any of these look like they might make good pack straps. This looks like a good company to get what we need. They have a lot of materials in a lot of weights and do custom orders. I think we could even show them these pics and get their feedback.
--Jonah
--Jonah
Gino
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Well, I've contacted all the leads we had on either of the two types of webbing and have come up with nothing.
If we cannot find the correct stuff, the best we can do is use the closest alternative possible that we have at our disposal.
If anyone comes up with any other new leads, I'll be happy to contact them and see what we can find.
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If we cannot find the correct stuff, the best we can do is use the closest alternative possible that we have at our disposal.
If anyone comes up with any other new leads, I'll be happy to contact them and see what we can find.
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Bobby Fett UK
Well-Known Hunter
Ok, so I got some samples in. THe good news is the weave for the alternative seat belt material is a really good - and I can get a thinner one to use as the belt loop. I have a scuba webbing also, which is very firm/stiff, looking at the properties of the webbing in the "supertrooper" photos I think the seatbelt material is much more likely, you just can't bend the scuba stuff back on it's self like that.
The bad news is the width is 48mm, so is a little off to the size stated. The other bad news is, they sent 5 bar and not 4 bar for the standard seat belt material.
Have ordered a 4 bar sample.
The bad news is the width is 48mm, so is a little off to the size stated. The other bad news is, they sent 5 bar and not 4 bar for the standard seat belt material.
Have ordered a 4 bar sample.
Gino
Active Hunter
Thanks for the update Rob. 
Well, 48mm is better than 51mm as long as they have it in a 4 bar.
If only we could find the 44-45mm stuff.
Those old seatbelts that Lufo posted were the correct width. I wish we could find a lot more of that and in the lengths we need.
Any other leads on the grey pack straps?
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Well, 48mm is better than 51mm as long as they have it in a 4 bar.
If only we could find the 44-45mm stuff.
Those old seatbelts that Lufo posted were the correct width. I wish we could find a lot more of that and in the lengths we need.
Any other leads on the grey pack straps?
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james007bond
Hunter
Gents, I found a link to some 1.75inch webbing. The company is stateside, so if one of you kind gentlemen can ring em and ask.... 
No idea if it's the 4-stripe as the piccy is too small...
See the bottom of the screen..
http://www.dibboats.com/inflatable-boat-parts/straps-buckles-webbings.html
Shiv
No idea if it's the 4-stripe as the piccy is too small...
See the bottom of the screen..
http://www.dibboats.com/inflatable-boat-parts/straps-buckles-webbings.html
Shiv
Gino
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Hey Shiv, great find!
I've called them and asked for a better photo, but the small one is all they have (and you can't see anything).
I've ordered a sample which will be here tomorrow or the day after so I'll report back once it arrives.
Now lets see if we can find that grey webbing.
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I've called them and asked for a better photo, but the small one is all they have (and you can't see anything).
I've ordered a sample which will be here tomorrow or the day after so I'll report back once it arrives.
Now lets see if we can find that grey webbing.
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james007bond
Hunter
No probs Gino... i'm looking around here in the UK too... know a few places and will get back in a few days...
Thing is, a lot of 1.75 inch webbing you'll find in tactical belts... for example blackhawk gear... but suddenly you're talking about $75 for a belt...
Anyway, hope the sample is good...
cheers
Thing is, a lot of 1.75 inch webbing you'll find in tactical belts... for example blackhawk gear... but suddenly you're talking about $75 for a belt...
Anyway, hope the sample is good...
cheers
Peregrinus
Active Hunter
Gino, did you at least ask AH&H if you could send them images for help identifying the matieral? Since it's their business, I figured they'd probably have a better-trained eye than most of us. I can tackle that, if you would prefer...
--Jonah
--Jonah
Gino
Active Hunter
Hey Jonah.
Every place I talk to I've sent them photos and we discussed them over the phone.
I've got a couple of new leads on the seatbelt material, but nothing definitive.
Also, Rob is waiting for a sample as well.
However, we've got absolutely nothing on the grey pack strap webbing yet.
That's where we need the most focus on. I'm thinking it's a UK measurement, because it is not a standard US one.
I don't know if 40mm is a standard width in the UK or not though.
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Every place I talk to I've sent them photos and we discussed them over the phone.
I've got a couple of new leads on the seatbelt material, but nothing definitive.
Also, Rob is waiting for a sample as well.
However, we've got absolutely nothing on the grey pack strap webbing yet.
That's where we need the most focus on. I'm thinking it's a UK measurement, because it is not a standard US one.
I don't know if 40mm is a standard width in the UK or not though.
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Bobby Fett UK
Well-Known Hunter
38 - but called 40, it is pretty much a half inch. Will have some grey webbing news this week, main issue is material, the weave looks like cotton, but the supertrooper photos look more nylon.
Mojo Fett
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Mojo Fett
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Called the guys art the fabrication shop today and things are on track for the hardware, a final drawing was also emailed.
I'm glad that They have had no issues with everything presented to them and have indicated that the lead time of 4 weeks is achievable.
I have also asked for some pics to be emailed as things are happening and will post them accordingly.
Oh and for those on the list? could you either post here or PM me with the preferred style (film) version?
Gav
I'm glad that They have had no issues with everything presented to them and have indicated that the lead time of 4 weeks is achievable.
I have also asked for some pics to be emailed as things are happening and will post them accordingly.
Oh and for those on the list? could you either post here or PM me with the preferred style (film) version?
Gav
