Jerry Can Strap

[HingsingM37]

Ok guys, how is the strap supposed to be fastened to the gas can cradle? I got a new strap and it came as two pieces with one buckle. The longer of the two canvas straps has a plain end that looks as if it needs to be sewn or use anther buckle. The shorter strap already has a loop sewn in it? What am I missing? How do these attach to the slotted holes in the cradle ?

[mike_l]

I've always seen the older straps fastened with solid rivets (not the blind/pop rivets). I don't know how you are going to get the strap with the sewn loop on unless you cut open the loop.

[Lifer]

The ones we had in Germany all had one long strap that fed down through the front, around the bottom, and up through the back slot. The two-piece straps can be riveted in place, as already mentioned, or sewn in place (if you know a lady who would be willing to do the job).

[HingsingM37]

Thanks guys, Rivets it will be. Picked up some at lunch.
I find as I am in the home stretch what should be the simplest task winds up the most aggravating