Wanted: Footman loops

[Jordan Baker]

Hi all

Just looking for some footman loops that match this sample.

[chris vickery]

Jordan
Let me have a look on my goodie box.
I always save these things

[rob love]

Spaenur used to carry a good selection. Of course, there is always ebay as well. Here is a link to some that are kind of close:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Willys-...O6cTwg&vxp=mtr

[kevin powles]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Hi all

Just looking for some footman loops that match this sample.

Jordan, are they for your carrier?, I've yet to find any available off the shelf for the carrier.

Kevin.

[Paul Dutton]

what is the wire thickness on these, same as standard sized ones?

[Grant Bowker]

Many vendors list the footman loops by the size strap they are intended to work with. My first guess is that you are looking at 1-1/2". Some vendors also offer a black finish. There are loops available made of many materials including "white metal", steel, brass, plastic and stainless steel. Costs vary with material and I think there is a parallel to Chevrolet parts where if the part fits a Corvette as well as a garden variety Chevrolet - the price goes up. In this case Jeep footman loops seem more expensive than similar generic industrial supply ones. If you can find "close, but not perfect" match, consider replacing the originals as well as the missing ones and keeping the originals as samples to compare as the search continues for "perfect match".

Here's a Canadian source (located Barrie, no experience with them). http://www.outdoorfabricscanada.com/...-_p_2042.html#

And from the US:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#footman's-loops/=1307cdd but won't sell to Canada or people using Canadian credit card.
https://www.beachwoodcanvas.com/order/productlist.cfm
http://www.debellajeepparts.com/mbgpwBody.htm
http://www.strapworks.com/ProductDet...Code=167MFL112
http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/...-dozen-od.html showing out of stock

[Jordan Baker]

Thanks for some ideas. These are for my CMP. They appear to be cast or forged.

[Jordan Baker]

And one more picture.

[rob love]

Originally Posted by kevin powles

Jordan, are they for your carrier?, I've yet to find any available off the shelf for the carrier.

Kevin.

Meandering off Jordan's search, but I have seen two styles on carriers: cast and formed from small roundstock (or is it wirestock?). The ones made from roundstock are easy to replicate and cannot be differentiated from the originals.

[Paul Dutton]

That was my thinking, get the wire stock size and rig up a simple former in the press. Even if the wire needs heating first. Can be kept in its full length and pushed through the press/former in one length and cut off at the end!

[rob love]

I used heat, a suitable size of long bolt for the hole size, and heat. Worked out very well. I couldn't tell you which ones are original and which ones I fabricated on my carrier.

[Peter Duggan]

Jordan,

Check with Brian Asbury. I recently got some from him for the Lynx, (Different hole spacing). I now he carrys various sizes.

Peter

[BCA]

Jordan: the critical measurement is the centre- to-centre spacing of the holes. It looks like 2 -5/8" in your case. Perhaps you can comfirm: may have a few in stock. .. Brian

[pauldavies]

Try your local Marine Chandlers, they should have the size you need and stainless so no rust.

[Grant Bowker]

If nothing closer works out this might be a source - but be sure you are willing to pay the shipping price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HALF-TRACK-S...IAAOSwcnpTrUWb (Gary's half track)

[Paul Dutton]

Just found these on eBay, Ohio based company, might be worth a call or message.
It won't let me post link, but item number is 122031901119, UK eBay if that makes a difference. Hope it helps some.

[Michael R.]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Willys-MB-FO...hTNMYH&vxp=mtr

"Ten surplus Footman Loops as used on many production jeep vehicles. 2 1/8" hole spacing, correct for all military and civilian jeeps. Finished in Olive Drab. We acquired these, along with much other NOS hardware in the late 1980s during the liquidation of Wolk's Surplus on Clay Ave in Detroit. These are original surplus items. You are buying 10 Footman Loops.

USD $25.00 for ten.
Shipping calculations on the seller's auction site are "nuts" ... USD $35.95 flat rate USPS box to Canada ...

[Paul Dutton]

Thanks Michael, I was on my kindle and wouldn't let me post for some reason. Looks like good source of bits on THAT side of pond!

[Lynn Eades]

Their claim is not quite correct. Not correct for Ford GPW. Same hole centres as a Willys MB, but different all the same.