Never found nor have I found pictures of the straps on a 67 V8 application (rubber coated strap steel straps) If they did use the metal straps at any of the plants in 67 it seems odd IMO that these are difficult to find while, for example, we see plenty on 69's for example that haven't been restored. Also seems odd that the flimsy rubber straps were easier to find pictures of than the metal ones if used the whole production year at some plants.
Didn't earlier but did now go through all my pictures and could not find any being used. Only the rubber straps to hold the two hoses to the shock tower support brackets. Those were often replaced with zip ties one that let loose.
Here is a 10K mile unrestored example Bob P had at one time. No metal straps around the two long hoses from compressor to firewall attachment points
Other examples. Not going to post all of the examples fo factory AC cars without the straps - won't serve a purpose IMHO
Couple of new reproduction stickers/decals but not much else replaced
This is the ONLY one I could find that might be one of those straps but then again it easy to see that its not rubber coated nor rust which on both accounts seems to not confirm its the same straps we're discussing here. Happens to be a pretty early 67 production San Jose Mustang
Picture of two of the metal band straps from a 69 application
While were on the subject of straps and retainers don't forget the forward clamp for the short hoses
