SPECIAL NOTE: This bag is considered the correct bag for Late 1962 kits. It is possible that the previous 1960-61 Blue bags or Grey Pebble Bag's were also used,. If you have an early or late 1962 car and it came with any of these bags, please let me know. Thank you.
Car VIN# 156444 Production Date: 1962/2/26 came with a Grey Vinyl Bag (info courtesy of Dick M.)
T6B (1962 only, "Late 1962")
Bag
Ext. Color: Light Grey
Ext. Texture Bag: Softer grain, leather-like vinyl
Int. Color: Off-white Cloth
Dimensions:
Pockets: 7
Messko Flap: yes
Belt Flap: yes
Special Note: Stitching is wider than previous bag, approx. 5.5 stitches per inch (will need more examples to measure to verify)
Measured: approx
7 stitches per inch
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(Photo Credit: Tony Aprille)
The 1962 Tool Bag weight:
Top: Weight of 170gm (measured w/partial strap)
Bottom: Weight of 169gm (measured w/partial strap)
Close-up of texture:
Bag Pattern - "softer" or more delicate pattern
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Strap
Strap attachment: right
Length: 425mm
Width: 17mm (17.16mm)
Thickness: 2-2.3mm (2.29mm)
Color: Brown
Texture: Width-wise ridges
Rivet diameter: 9.9mm (10.15mm)
(image to the Right is from a LATE A)
Original Buckle and Loop
Other possible bags for "Early" 1962
T5B (1960-61, "Early" 1962) BAGS:
Blue Bag
Ext. Color: Blue
Ext. Texture Bag: leather-like vinyl
Int. Color: Blue Cloth
Green Bag (like Late A w/Dark Brown "almost Black" Belt)
Ext. Color: Pale Green
Ext. Texture Bag: leather-like vinyl
Int. Color: Ivory Cloth
Grey Bag
Ext. Color: Grey
Ext. Texture Bag: pebble-like vinyl
Int. Color: Ivory Cloth
NOTE: These Bags was also supplied into the earliest 1962 Cars.
Both:
Dimensions:
Pockets: 7
Messko Flap: yes
Belt Flap: yes
Weight: 201gm (204, 201, 198 w/belts)
