I did the installation in about 3 hours (one side). For anyone that is
interested I installed the retract mechanism on the roll bar just above the
ash tray. Lifted the upholstery from the side panel (don't have to remove)
cut out a 2x2 piece of the glass and cut a 7/16 wide by 2 long vertical slot
in the roll bar. Was initially going to try to install the old stud on a
plate attachment trying to slip it inside and turning to jam but this always
looks easier than it really is. By the time you have a hole big enough to
slip it in there is no material left for support. Any way when I was
wandering around the Home Depot I spotted some eye bolts in 3/8 and 1/2 dia.
Thought if I could slip one of these in and secure with a plate and nut on
the outside of the roll bar and if the eye end was larger than the roll bar
I.D. to keep from turning then I would be set. Turns out the 3/8 one is just
perfect. Slips in the slot put on a 3/8 tk by 3/4 by 2 plate and some
washers and tighten. Works like a charm. The shoulder attachment is easy.
Fits just at the end of the roll bar pad. Drill and tap 1/2 into the area.
There is enough meat there to give a good attachment. The installation does
not require the removal of any interior pieces except the roll bar pad which
I had attached with Velcro earlier anyway. By the way I used seat belts from
a Jetta, one of the few black ones I could find. If anyone needs moe detail
I could send them a sketch or just give Nick a call.
Cheers
Jim Heath / 63 R2 4sp`:wq!
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