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post Jan 22 2019, 11:12 PM
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Been wondering about these orange straps, I have only seen a very few. What do we know about them?

What is their function?

My limited info suggests they are on the 1973 cars...but were these provided on all/other years? D-Jet only or L-Jet too? All engine sizes?

Original factory equipment or recall?

What are these made of - cloth, vinyl, rubber? Length/width/thickness? A pair of holes for mounting?

Anyone have these available or willing to repro them? I will buy one if available.

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post Jan 22 2019, 11:46 PM
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We have actually reproduced these and are in the process of trying to figure out the same thing. I believe they were made to hold the throttle cable at an optimum angle.
Our sample was from a 73 also.

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post Jan 23 2019, 05:34 AM
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Yes. My '73 has one and it is known to be original on the car. In fact, I think the pic Jeff is showing is my car. Also noticed there is one on the '73 that George is currently selling. Noticed it because you never see them.

A pic from George's car:

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post Jan 23 2019, 07:02 AM
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is iit this strap ,, re-purposed ??
on a six ive seen they were grey...maybe thats my hair color though


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post Jan 23 2019, 07:06 AM
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Yep, repurposed strap. Also used on early 911 to hold brake cables same as the 914
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post Jan 23 2019, 07:17 AM
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https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/9114...-424-341-01-OEM


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post Jan 23 2019, 08:18 AM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jan 23 2019, 08:17 AM) *

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/9114...-424-341-01-OEM



Possibly repurposed but have never seen anything other than the orange one on 914's. Was the orange strap used on any 911's? 914-6?

Am sure that the orange strap was original to my car and likely many/most/all '73's at least?
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post Jan 23 2019, 08:25 AM
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yes throttle holding cable, you can certainly see how original a car is if it is still connected,. Same part number as a 356 cable strap, available for years. Just no one knew about it., Just got a car in and still has it attached. Neat vintage concours item

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We have actually reproduced these and are in the process of trying to figure out the same thing. I believe they were made to hold the throttle cable at an optimum angle.
Our sample was from a 73 also.

Pics to follow tomorrow
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post Jan 23 2019, 08:46 AM
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Well I'll be...! I've had this thing in my grungy spare hardware bin for 30 years and never had a clue what it was. Now I know. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Jan 23 2019, 09:00 AM
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Great dialogue...but questions remain:

They have been documented here on several 1973 /4 cars so far...but were these provided on all/other years? D-Jet only or L-Jet too? All engine sizes? They are appropriate for /6s apparently but how were the three PN's used and how were they mounted in a /6?

Original factory equipment or recall?

Material - cloth, vinyl, rubber? Length/width/thickness? A pair of holes for mounting? Grommets/no grommets?

The two from Pelican above look similar to but not the right color or length. Three PNs are listed...for the /6's.
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post Jan 23 2019, 09:05 AM
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QUOTE(JeffBowlsby @ Jan 23 2019, 10:00 AM) *

Great dialogue...but questions remain:

They have been documented here on several 1973 /4 cars so far...but were these provided on all/other years? D-Jet only or L-Jet too? All engine sizes? They are appropriate for /6s apparently.

Original factory equipment or recall?

Material - cloth, vinyl, rubber? Length/width/thickness? A pair of holes for mounting? Grommets/no grommets?

The two from Pelican above look similar to but not the right color or length. Three PNs are listed...for the /6's.



Jeff, Happy to take more pics and get measurements on mine this weekend. As I recall it is cloth with a rubberized backing.
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post Jan 23 2019, 09:33 AM
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Mine too. Cloth canvas with what appears to be a tar or bitumen type backing. The orange color looks like it was sprayed on somewhat thick originally and is flaking off on mine. Mine came off a 73. Most likely from a 2.0 L but I can't rule out (about a 30% chance) that it came off a '73 1.7L I used to drive.

I want to keep mine but would be happy to loan it out if it helps for reproduction.

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post Jan 23 2019, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Jan 23 2019, 09:46 AM) *

Well I'll be...! I've had this thing in my grungy spare hardware bin for 30 years and never had a clue what it was. Now I know. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Diggity...same here! Thought a prior owner had something fall out of their glovebox or something...

I can also use one for the accel cable on the carb-equipped race car, replace the tye-wrap I've been using...
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Definitely not on my 74 when it arrived home from the dealer.
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post Jan 23 2019, 10:54 AM
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brent whats the length ??
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brent whats the length ??


18cm x 2cm (and folded in half of course). Grommets are centered 1cm from each end. Secured with an M6x15 bolt and flat washer.
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here it is related to accelator parts


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QUOTE(bbrock @ Jan 23 2019, 10:01 AM) *

QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jan 23 2019, 09:54 AM) *

brent whats the length ??


18cm x 2cm (and folded in half of course). Grommets are centered 1cm from each end. Secured with an M6x15 bolt and flat washer.



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Grey or black $6
Will be ready next week


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