Batterhead!...
First, THANKS for the nice words on my '48 WFL BR Classic's. The badges are aluminum on this set, hence the earlier build date, plus of course the lack of shell mounted spurs as they didn't exist yet, which brings us back nicely to...
Based on your last post I have to say that the shell mounted spurs on your set were most certainly added after the fact as again, shell mounts didn't even come in until 1955 regardless of model. So that said, I think I would keep an eye open for a set of WFL or even Leedy hoop mount spurs as a pair of those would be "correct" for your set... and ... STOP the creep you are suffering from with regard to your bass drum, although your fix does indeed work!, but proper spurs would be better. Again though, none of this really matters as they are YOUR drums!, to be played as you like! I must add:
I have the original hoop mount spurs that came with my WFL BR Classic's... but ... all they really do is stabilize the bass drum side to side even though they are mounted in the front... soooo... I grabbed a set of beautiful Leedy hoop mount spurs as they have a SHARP POINT on the bottom.. ( so sharp they could be used as a weapon! LOL! ) .. and that eliminated any and all bass drum creep instantly. This could be another option for you and would eliminate the cord wrapped around your throne. Just a thought!
Tommyp