> -----Original Message-----
> From: Drew Stieber
> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 1999 3:46 PM
> To: 'lottala@mail.auburn.edu'
> Subject: Hardware.
>
> snipo:
> Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 09:40:21 -0500
> From: "Alan Lott" <lottala@mail.auburn.edu>
> 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
>
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>
> Snipo
>
> They are for seat belts. That car should have had the three point rigid
> (no enertial release) with Kangol magnetic release buckles. The other two
> points are bolted to the body on both sides of the seat, with the third
> latching onto that funny post you mentioned. I am not aware of any other
> use. I love those type of seat belts.
>
> Anybody have a set that is in any condition? and as a little tidbit the
> nylon used in seatbelts loses half its strength in a couple of years when
> exposed to sunlight, like a convertable......think about getting those
> thing rewebbed.
>
> LAter,
>
> Drew
>
> 68B
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