Original Style Ropes ?

[Rusty1340]

Does anyone have close up pictures they could post of the ropes used on the M3A4 John Wood? I would like to see photos of the handles and the hardware on the ends

Thanks

[Robin]

Here's an old post with pictures.
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=109648

[Rusty1340]

Thanks,

[Johan WILLAERT]

Here's an old post with pictures.
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=109648

Here's a better quality picture of the ropes from my collection shown in that topic....

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[Rusty1340]

Is anyone reproducing these ropes?

Thanks

[Craig Johnson]

I dont know who makes them. They seem to pop up now and than in photos of Carts but dont know where they got them. I have enough originals and have never looked for original type rope.

[tipdog]

Looks like braided cotton. Similar to clothesline or sash cord, but larger in diameter. I don't know if that size is still available. A modern equivalent made in braided nylon or polypropelene can probably be found at boating supply stores like West Marine.

[Rusty1340]

The rope is not a huge problem the handles are

[chrisnz]

Hayes sells the handle and hook sets, not cheap but if you need them http://www.hayesotoupalik.com/U.S.%20Military%20Vehicle%20Parts.htm

[Rusty1340]

Thanks, Brucemb just told me the same thing, but the $80.00 is more then I wanted to spend right now. This free cart has already cost me an arm and a leg already. The way I see it, if it were cheap then everyone would have a cart with ropes