FATMANS Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Can anyone identify these NOS Parts close to footman loop but not found a box full in my shop look like they are very early for some kind of buckle to hook on? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Looks to be hood latches. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Are you sure they're automotive? They could be the part that fastens above house windows that old wood screens/storms with the mating part hooks into. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATMANS Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 I have no idea what but my shop is all antique automotive and been here for about 50 plus years,Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 They strike me as a clamp that could hold a leather strap to keep a roadster or touring top wound up tight when the top is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Door check strap brackets? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Door check strap brackets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 18 hours ago, FATMANS said: Can anyone identify these NOS Parts close to footman loop but not found a box full in my shop look like they are very early for some kind of buckle to hook on? Bob Fatmans I have a question. In the center of the box is one with 3 holes in it. What does it look like on the other side? That one might give us another hint as to what these things are used for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATMANS Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Here is the photos you asked for only one in the box, thank you, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 How about bottle openers? Just a WAG. I doubt the odd balls are related, probably got thrown in the box because they looked similar to whom ever was cleaning up the hoard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATMANS Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Could they be vintage boat they look like a strap with hook would go to it, not footman loop no way to get it over casting. or buggy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Dort Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Another vote for hood latches. That three-hole one is similar to what's on my 1920 Dort: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 possible uses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebuddy Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 On 1/22/2024 at 10:26 AM, FATMANS said: Could they be vintage boat they look like a strap with hook would go to it, not footman loop no way to get it over casting. or buggy? Those do look similar to bimini top tie down loops or eye loops for a boat. Could be a mounting point for straps or hooks for an early touring top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 14 hours ago, Studebuddy said: Those do look similar to bimini top tie down loops or eye loops for a boat. Could be a mounting point for straps or hooks for an early touring top. The only thing wrong with boat use is that they are cast iron. Won't find too many cast iron fittings on a boat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebuddy Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 7 hours ago, hook said: The only thing wrong with boat use is that they are cast iron. Won't find too many cast iron fittings on a boat. Too true. Iron would rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Woolf Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 On 1/21/2024 at 12:05 PM, FATMANS said: Can anyone identify these NOS Parts close to footman loop but not found a box full in my shop look like they are very early for some kind of buckle to hook on? Bob These parts are the hook that attaches to a hood as part of a latch assembly. The following photos show an example of this type of hook used on a 1914 American Underslung. I have no doubt they were used on other cars. I needed a set of these 3 or 4 years ago and wound up making a set when I couldn't find any. Timing is everything! Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATMANS Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 Thank you guys,Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Fantastic! I love it when we get a correct answer. It makes all of us smarter. Thank you FATMANS for starting this, and to you A Woolf for the solution. Hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Solved, but this 1942 catalog page seems to show the actual part (if measurements match) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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