Restringing bodies

[TheVintageToyKid]

Hello,
I have a bunch of extra FTC body parts, as well as bodies that are in very loose condition because, let's face it, FTC bodies are not the greatest of creations.

However, after watching a demonstration on YouTube, I thought I could use O-rings to "restring" the bodies in order to make them tighter and more durable, but it is not working as well as I hoped.

I have found what appear to be the proper size O-rings, but – when I attach everything – the limbs are way too lose. So, I went to the next O-ring size down and it appears to be too tight to the point where I can't get all the limbs attached without the O-ring snapping.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can restring these bodies? I know how to use elastic cord to restring a Type 1 body, but what about these FTC-style bodies?

Thanks.

[Doctor Dim]

Since they won't be original anyway, why not just restring them with elastic? Nobody will fault you for it.

[ddgaff1132]

This may mean nothing but, do you use Metric or SAE O-rings. I think Metric maybe a better size option. Or vise versa.

[LonnieFisher]

FTC bodies should restring just like T-1 bodies. Use none of the metal hardware, just elastic.