Just wanted to test the waters and see if anyone has a top boot for a 1915-16 Touring car? I know I can get one made but wanted to see beforehand if anyone has one available?
Thanks
James Chochole
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Wanted: 1915-16 Top Boot for Touring
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Original Smith
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Re: Wanted: 1915-16 Top Boot for Touring
15 and 16 boots are not the same, although they will interchange.
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Fozz71
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Re: Wanted: 1915-16 Top Boot for Touring
I'm not terribly picky on smaller subtle differences, just looking for function, so I'm okay with either. Thanks for the detail.
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Re: Wanted: 1915-16 Top Boot for Touring
James, I'm not trying to derail your request, however...
While you may be focused on functionality, I believe that the original boots from the factory fit better and were better secured than the reproductions available today. Here's a couple of earlier threads discussing those original boots and the "better" way to deal with the middle strap.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2489&p=212444&hilit=boot#p212444
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/198530.html
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1455820509
The reproduction boot on my '14 has developed a slight tear on the side, and it still works, but if I were to replace it, I would rather get a boot that works like the factory one. In my opinion, that would be more accurate and work better than what I have today (win/win). Unfortunately, I an not aware of any sources for ready-made versions of the original style.
Keep crankin',
Eric
While you may be focused on functionality, I believe that the original boots from the factory fit better and were better secured than the reproductions available today. Here's a couple of earlier threads discussing those original boots and the "better" way to deal with the middle strap.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2489&p=212444&hilit=boot#p212444
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/198530.html
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1455820509
The reproduction boot on my '14 has developed a slight tear on the side, and it still works, but if I were to replace it, I would rather get a boot that works like the factory one. In my opinion, that would be more accurate and work better than what I have today (win/win). Unfortunately, I an not aware of any sources for ready-made versions of the original style.
Keep crankin',
Eric
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Fozz71
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Re: Wanted: 1915-16 Top Boot for Touring
Thanks for the insights and threads.