Super cord for a Deuce

[Heavysteven]

Mcmaster Cord pictures it's a year old. Had to take the cargo cover to get repair front flap zipper broke.

 

[Heavysteven]

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[shenkmen]

When I replaced the cord on my soft top I used the cord listed below. I searched all of the internets (yes, all of them) and it appeared to be the best choice. 3 months and so far, so good.

3961T31 (Same as 3961T3)
Chemical-Resistant Polyurethane Cord 5/16" Diameter, Black
In stock at $1.09 per Ft

Polyurethane Cord— The premium choice. It is non-marring and stands up to oils, ozone, salt water, and many chemicals. Cord stretches up to two times its length and has a good "memory" that prevents it from permanently stretching.

Heavysteven, which cord from McMaster Carr did you use? The EPDM Rubber Cord or Polyurethane Cord?

 

[doghead]

HS, Could you confirm the exact part number you ordered and quantity, please?

Did you need to enlarge the holes in your cover, or was it difficult to get it threaded into the holes?

 

[Heavysteven]

I will have to find the box to confirm it's poly or epdm.

It's a tight fit have to push the cord through while turning.

 

[shenkmen]

When I replaced the cord on my soft top I used the cord listed below. I searched all of the internets (yes, all of them) and it appeared to be the best choice. 3 months and so far, so good.

3961T31 (Same as 3961T3)
Chemical-Resistant Polyurethane Cord 5/16" Diameter, Black
In stock at $1.09 per Ft

Polyurethane Cord— The premium choice. It is non-marring and stands up to oils, ozone, salt water, and many chemicals. Cord stretches up to two times its length and has a good "memory" that prevents it from permanently stretching.

Heavysteven, which cord from McMaster Carr did you use? The EPDM Rubber Cord or Polyurethane Cord?

Just to be clear that was purchased from McMaster-Carr - McMaster-Carr

 

[Heavysteven]

Sorry guys I lost the box I will have to look it up in my order history from McMaster. I am 99% sure it's epdm but I'll know Monday for sure.

Here is some side by side military rope is on the left every pic.

 

[cjcottrill]

If you cut the larger size cord at a steep angle ( side-cuts will do fine), you can thread it through with no problem. If you need to you can grab the end with pliers, once it is started through it pulls easy. No need to enlarge the holes.

 

[m16ty]

I just received an email back today from GMA and they will sell it for $2.50/ft plus shipping.

WOW! I talked to them about a year or so about some and it was 30 cents a foot but you had to buy a 300' roll. That stuff must have went way up.

 

[joeM62]

Whats the differnce between EPDM rubber cord and the Polyurethane cord just wonder which one holds up better? I read the info on the site of mcmaster and it really doesn't tell alot, I got to get about a 100ft of it.

 

[bullfrog1234]

I went back with black plastic rope from the local hardware store .22 a foot. No more snapping or breakage.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

The soft top I purchased from Clintogf had 5/16" cord on it.

 

[DHennon]

I bought a 100' of EPDM 5/16" diameter from McMasters -Carr in July this year. Part # 3937T32. I replaced all the cord on the deuce cargo top and still have plenty left. It worked great. Has plenty of elasticity. No trouble threading it through the tabs on the top. I paid $46.00 for the cord and 6.29 shipping to Orlando. So far it is holding up just fine.

 

[quickfarms]

I need some

 

[Bill W]

While looking on e-bay ( for something else ) , I stumbled across this guy

m35 m35a2 m35a3 m818 m923 m813 super rope cargo cover | eBay

 

[tlessin86]

Just find some EPDM oring cord stock. Worked good for our m35. Any good industrial supply store should be able to get it for you. EPDM is nice because it can resist some of the effects of UV damage.

 

[emr]

I have 3 or 4 deuce new style vinyl covers i would sell the rubber sets from ea. if interested, I am making tarps out of em because the guard cut door holes in the rear end cover, would sell the covers for 75 complete, they are worth that much i think for sure as an awesome tarp, but will part with the rubbers, the ebay guy says a dollar a foot, i think 25 plus ship is fair for a correct set.

 

[doghead]

EMR PM sent

 

[shenkmen]

I have 3 or 4 deuce new style vinyl covers i would sell the rubber sets from ea. if interested, I am making tarps out of em because the guard cut door holes in the rear end cover, would sell the covers for 75 complete, they are worth that much i think for sure as an awesome tarp, but will part with the rubbers, the ebay guy says a dollar a foot, i think 25 plus ship is fair for a correct set.

EMR, pm sent.

 

[Gunnermac]

EMR,
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