37 pattern large pack cross strap
If I remember correctly I used one of the 37 pattern large pack cross straps like Jim Burrill mentioned which are 3/4 inches wide (if I remember correctly) and slipped through the metal retaining tab at the back of the mounting plate.You wind up with both ends original and just take up the slack at the back and pin it,cut it and resew it together,staple or rivet,whatever works for you as you will never see the back of it. If I have time I will take pictures and see what I ended up doing to mine.Spring is here finally in Manitoba and it's time to pull the tarp off of the carrier anyway!
Cheers,Derk
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1942 Ford universal carrier Mk 1
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1943 Ford GPW 1/4 ton stretcher jeep
1943 Bantam T-3 1/4 ton trailer
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