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  1. 08-30-2018, 03:31 PM #1
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    What are these holes in my '68 911?

    Hello!

    I am doing that really messy an arduous job of stripping the interior on this '68 911 builder car I picked up recently. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions along the way unless I can find them by searching.

    I found these holes in the back seat/fenderwell area. They are on boths sides. Could these be where seatbelt retractors once lived? If no then any idea what they could be for? They are on both sides.

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    yep---seat belt mounting points that have rotten away
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    Thank You. ...Is this a common thing to happen? The car really has minimal rust on it other than surface rust and a small floor patch that is needed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jmz View Post
    Thank You. ...Is this a common thing to happen? The car really has minimal rust on it other than surface rust and a small floor patch that is needed.
    yep a common thing when moisture is trapped.
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    Thanks Again! Now I need to decide what I really want to do for seatbelts! I'm trying to decide if strengthening and attaching to the B Pillar might be a better/safer solution.
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    Quote Originally Posted by moito View Post
    yep a common thing when moisture is trapped.
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    I still am not sure what my ultimate seat belt solution is going to be. However, if I use the stock seat belt retractor location would these mounting plates from Schroth be a better solution than the stock ones from Restoration Design? Name: schroth-reinforcement-back-up-plate-with-m8-nut-schroth-sg-54-.jpg Views: 261 Size: 69.0 KB
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  7. 08-31-2018, 07:08 AM #7
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    This '68 also has the harness mounts on the rear parcel shelf. This seat belt solution thing absolutely has my head spinning!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jmz View Post
    This '68 also has the harness mounts on the rear parcel shelf. This seat belt solution thing absolutely has my head spinning!
    I had the same setup and same problem on mine. I repaired the holes with a replacement from Stoddard. The harness mount wasn’t for everyday use and assumes the parcel shelf is in great condition.
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