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#1
And the photos just came in while I happened to be sitting at my computer. So...here ya' go!
#2
Problem solved!
I installed 10-24 Nut-Serts and #10 Socket Head Cap Screws.
The rubber bumper fits tight on the cap screw head. All is good!

I sent photos to Hugh and I'm sure he will post them, when he checks his E-mail. One photo of the nut-sert and the #10 screw, and one with the rubber bumper installed on the screw and the third photo shows where the strap would rest without the bumper.
John

#3
General Discussion / Re: solid lifters
Last post by mustang6984 - Today at 11:20
Good!!! Much cheaper fix! And easier! WHEW!   :006:
#4
I used EMS stuff a few years ago.  I doubt they have let their quality slip given they are making improvements to pieces they already have.  The lower front fender patches are a great example.  Their new patches are perfect replacements.  They aren't even in the same ballpark as their old pieces that the new ones replaced!  I just can't imagine they would let quality slip.
#5
General Discussion / Re: Morning coffee
Last post by Fairlane62 - Today at 00:41
Have fun Rich.  Red River is really nice scenery.
#6
General Discussion / Re: solid lifters
Last post by geraldchainsaw - Yesterday at 21:07
turned out to b a  bad bearing,  waterpump
#7
General Discussion / Re: solid lifters
Last post by Hoosier Hurricane - Yesterday at 21:04
Gerry, you said the noise got louder when you installed aluminum valve covers.  Is it possible that the rocker arms are hitting the covers?  I seem to remember having this happen to me in the past, I don't remember what brand covers that was.   John
#8
Wanted / Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 2 d...
Last post by Fairlane Fan 57 - Yesterday at 20:39
Thanks Abe, I will check it out.
#9
General Discussion / Re: Part # 358939-S What sty...
Last post by mustang6984 - Yesterday at 19:06
And here are John's pics that he was taking about...
#10
General Discussion / Re: Part # 358939-S What sty...
Last post by KYBlueOval - Yesterday at 18:03
Bill..........Yes that makes sense
HiBall......In addition to stopping a rattle, as near as I can tell, the rubber bumper "holds the strap away from the body", which keeps it from rubbing against the painted body, and rattling
57 Chero.....Your photos capture it correctly. Thanks

Thanks to the Trifecta of responders

I'm thinking of installing a Nut-Sert/Nut Rivet (I hate sheet metal screws!) and asking a friend to make me a couple of screws, along the lines of what Bill described, that will securely retain the rubber bumper, and in turn, support the straps, keeping them away from the body.
If I go that route, I'll get some photos posted of the screws.
Thanks
John