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Keif
26-01-10, 01:07 PM
I found this out a while back and been meaning to post on here.

Parcel Shelf straps, i know the world doesn't depend on them but I needed a pair to replace my two broken ones. They're not available from Vauxhall, so the search started for a replacement pair.

My first route was other similar age Vauxhalls, bought a pair of Astra Mk2 straps, fitted perfectly, but were too short, so when the tailgate was shut the parcel shelf didn't sit flat.

So it was time for inspiration. A wander round Looms and a non-vauxhall came up trumps.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Keif_1974/Cars/NovaGSi/DSC02010.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Keif_1974/Cars/NovaGSi/DSC02013.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Keif_1974/Cars/NovaGSi/DSC02011.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Keif_1974/Cars/NovaGSi/DSC02012.jpg

It saddens me to say, they're from F**d, an Escort MK6. but look OE and do the job perfectly.

Not sure on cost from a Ford dealer though.
Ben
26-01-10, 01:10 PM
Nice little touch, its things like them that annoy me as well.
L14MNP
26-01-10, 01:10 PM
lol Ford saves the day! Good find mate.

They'll be buttons from the dealer mate. I'd guess they're close to ending service part supply for the mk6 though.
Still, they'll be in the scrappers with crusty arches for a few years yet. Stock up. lol
bmw156
26-01-10, 02:41 PM
top find this, have some rep :D
Keif
26-01-10, 10:11 PM
top find this, have some rep :D

Why Thank You kind Sir. :thumb:
Lee
26-01-10, 10:27 PM
Car now halved in value lol
Novasport
26-01-10, 10:42 PM
Rather use an elastic band than fit Ford bits lol
Early parcel shelves are more sturdy with retracting cord hangers & plastic ball joint cups.