MKII Canadian, Straps. Discussion thread

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Michael R my friend , i am peeling my eyes off trying to find in Nigel’s book the second set of leather straps that replace the fabric ones . Could you please be more specific ? I have seen only one on each side of the engine compartment . Rowbear

Yes, others have also searched diligently. I know the strap portion of the assembly will not indicate it is made from leather in the two locations the part appears in Nigel’s Volume II.

The change is covered in a DME. I will get some images together for this weekend. Some years ago Brian Asbury posted images and asked for help identifying the part. On many occasions the leather has deteriorated with only the portion under the attaching point remaining.

[Colin Alford]

Here is the link to the previous thread on Bracket, pickaxe helve - TL 1029 SA which includes Strap - TL 12633:

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=22826

[Michael R.]

please move to the front of the class

whoops, I see you were already there, Colin.

The strap is about 10” in length.

[B. Harris]

Another of the correct strap of the MKII Carrier Bren hold down strap.

[B. Harris]

Restored pick helve strap. Before and after pics.
Rivets were copper Belting rivets strap was original NOS replacement.
FYI.
Harris

[Michael R.]

also used in the GM Otter? Jordan B.?

[Lynn Eades]

Top Left pic looks like the crowbar bracket from a Mk1 carrier