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The straps in question were for the reduction of static. I did some research
on the 'net tonight, but found only one page that specifically mentioned the straps usage in the reduction of static. Unfortunately the page was written in PDF, when I used the "view as html" option that occurs for some of the PDF searches on Google, I was unable to copy the desired passage. (my Adobe viewer crashes my computer on occasion, and anyway the document can be written that disallows copying even in adobe). These straps were quite common in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area. Apparently "African Americans" in this area found them desirable esthetically, (I thought the straps looked nice as well), as they were more prevalent on their cars than others. We (in a racist way) used to joke that blacks were afraid of electricity and that was why they used them. They were quite common indeed. http://216.239.37.104/search?q=cache...8J:www.mornews. com/pdfarchive/2002/september/14/9-14-02%2520F9. pdf+car+parts+static+straps&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 Copy and paste the entire link, if it works, do a search for the word "static" (omit the parenthesis). Deep in the text is a reference to "Static Straps", "made of abrasion resistant rubber impregnated with carbon black". "It is said that they last a life time, and cost about $10 apiece at most parts stores". They were placed on the driver and passengers sides of the car at the rear, hanging down and scraping the street. Regards. In article nk.net, "Warpcore" wrote: I remember the catfish whiskers that were used to help people park, but not the thing you mention s. I was very young then LOL. Never say never. Nothing is absolute. |
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