I missed who asked about the belts originally, but I have them on my '71
and if you have any parts for them (one of those clips on the deck and a
buckle I could use them. I've only seen a few cars with these belts still
and I hope that you continue to use them. Whoever started this question I
would love to hear from you.
James Nazarian
'71 B roadster
'74 BGT undergoing V8 conversion for autocrossing
On Thu, 8 Jul 1999, Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
> Alan:
>
> Those bolts are for the shoulder straps of the DOT required 3 point
> seat belts. They were kinda clugey as the belt had to be unlatched when the
> top was put up or down. The plastic chunk mated with a keyhole shape in the
> belt mounting plate. Press down on the plastic and slide the mounting plate
> over the bolt head. As the cars got older the plastic would tend to harden
> and most have broken by now.
>
> The design was dropped when retractable seat belts were required in
> 1973. The original 3 point non-retractable design IMHO is not anywhere near
> as usable as a good set of retractable belts.
>
> Kelvin
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Alan Lott [mailto:lottala@mail.auburn.edu]
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 7:40 AM
> > To: Mg List (E-mail)
> > Subject: hardware question
> >
> >
> >
> > Ok all, I have a general question. On my '71B there are two
> > chome-headed
> > bolts on the rear deck just forward of the trunk lid. Each bolt has a
> > plastic "tab" that says, "Lift Here". These are factory
> > installed and I'd
> > love to know what their purpose is. For a hardtop perhaps? Thanks in
> > advance.
> >
> > ~alan
> > '71B
> >
> > Reply to:
> > Alan Lott
> > GTA, Auburn Univeristy
> > Department of Rehabilitation and Special Education
> >
> > My Office- (334) 844-2092
> > Department- (334) 844-5943
> > Fax- (334) 844-2080
> >
> >
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