Mat M Posted May 24, 2006 Share #1 Posted May 24, 2006 I have a few of these, and I have an incling about what they are, but I am not certain. Can anyone tell me what this is and where it goes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonpup Posted May 24, 2006 Share #2 Posted May 24, 2006 They're seatbelt straps to keep the driver and passenger side seatbelts (next to the trans tunnel) from falling between the seats and tunnel.It mounted under your console using (I believe) the center screw that holds the console down. Most people took them off. Didn't see many in the junk yards, so they may be somewhat rare like hubcaps.....opps....I forgot to tell you, the bottom of the " V " shape faces the rear of the vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat M Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share #3 Posted May 24, 2006 That's what I suspected, but I wasn't sure where it attached. Thanks, Moonpup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted May 24, 2006 Share #4 Posted May 24, 2006 So where did the other ends attach? I can't quite envision how they worked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Laury Posted May 24, 2006 Share #5 Posted May 24, 2006 they are loops. the seat belts pass through them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat M Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share #6 Posted May 24, 2006 So where did the other ends attach? I can't quite envision how they worked?Yes, as victor stated, the apparatus looks much like what one can find in an adult "book" store, kinda like a garter, of sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted May 24, 2006 Share #7 Posted May 24, 2006 Ahhh! OK, I understand now. Did all years come with these? Or only certain years?Shouldn't be too hard to make one, if I should decide I wanted one. How long are the legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat M Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share #8 Posted May 24, 2006 Good question. I haven't measured, but I would venture to guess somewhere in the neighborhood of about 5 inches from the leather to the tip of the loop. I will try to get you something definite soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonpup Posted May 24, 2006 Share #9 Posted May 24, 2006 Originally Posted by: ArneI can't quite envision how they worked?Not sure how they were secured on the early consoles but on my 72 it lay on top of the tranny tunnel under the console with the small canvas section facing the rear. The two nylon loops hung out from under the console (one on each side) and seatbelt was fed thru loop. The hole in the canvas is where the single screw in the middle of the console goes thru to keep the straps secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA Posted May 24, 2006 Share #10 Posted May 24, 2006 Ahhh! OK, I understand now. Did all years come with these? Or only certain years?Shouldn't be too hard to make one, if I should decide I wanted one. How long are the legs?Hi Arne, I am probably wrong on this but my 71 didnt have one. Had the console with the ashtray in front of the shifter. Maybe if Chris Wenzle is reading this he will know for sure. Although Mat's car is older than my 71 was and apparently he has it on his. Mine may have been MIA before I got mine. FWIW, Chris A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted May 24, 2006 Share #11 Posted May 24, 2006 My 72 had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted May 24, 2006 Share #12 Posted May 24, 2006 Got'm on my late 73 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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