RE: GTV door straps

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@xxxxxxxxx>]

>
> I cant remember exactly when the changed the style, but there are
> 2 types. The
> early ones from 65 to around 70 or 71 are thin metal bands coated
> in rubber.
> They used this style on all the Spiders , but the Spider ones are
> longer than
> the GTV. if this is the style on your car they are available at
> Ricambi. If
> Ricambi does not have them I think they are the same as Kaarman Ghia (dont
> tell anyone.) The later style are curved metal straps with NO
> rubber on them
> They used this style on the Berlinas. You might be able to use the Berlina
> ones if you are creative. I cant remeber if it is an easy swap. Good luck

i picked up a pair of the later style at ape yesterday.  you are correct
about the different styles, according to larry if you have cables in your
doors you have the later style.

bs

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