cobraman Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Hi guys. I will be building an old Ford COE flatbed truck as a Shelby hauler. I want it to be hauling a Cobra and was wondering if anyone had an idea for making a reasonable looking set of tie downs. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Stumbled on these the other day, I've never bought or used any. Kinda pricey, and maybe a chore to assemble, but maybe it will work for you. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xphoto+etch+tie+down+straps.TRS0&_nkw=photo+etch+tie+down+straps&_sacat=0&_oac=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Thanks Hugh, those would be perfect. I am afraid I would not be able to assemble them right. Looks like I will be making some the best I can with masking tape and some thin sheet plastic for latches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, cobraman said: Thanks Hugh, those would be perfect. I am afraid I would not be able to assemble them right. Looks like I will be making some the best I can with masking tape and some thin sheet plastic for latches. Instead of thin sheet plastic, consider cutting up an empty aluminum beverage can or a disposable aluminum baking pan.. Use scissors, nail clippers, or an Xacto knife for cutting. You might want to practice/design using regular paper before you start cutting aluminum. Be careful though; the cut edges can be sharp and may need some sanding. Also, do not use your wife's sewing scissors to cut the aluminum, unless you enjoy sleeping on the couch. Edited January 20, 2018 by BigTallDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Aber makes PE weld lines (Aber R-05) which can be used to simulate tie down straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Thanks guys, I will consider those options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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