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[jchomme]

I know there is a panel of captive nuts underneath the tunnel for the seat belt mount, but the 2 extra holes confuse me.  Could someone shed light on this.  THanks.

 

 

[Tupers]

Early cars didnt have a welded on captive plate for the seat belt mount. Instead they had two separate plates with captive nuts that the seat belts bolted to.

You can see more here. http://mk1-forum.net...php?f=3&t=21362

[jchomme]

Early cars didnt have a welded on captive plate for the seat belt mount. Instead they had two separate plates with captive nuts that the seat belts bolted to.

You can see more here. http://mk1-forum.net...php?f=3&t=21362

Oh wow, I spent all last night trying to find a forum thread like that.  Thanks!  Wonder how safe these were.  

[jchomme]

I think I will go captive nuts, Safety might override originality here!

[Tupers]

To be honest I cant imagine the two smaller bolts being any less safe than one larger bolt.

I suspect the change had more to do with the standardisation of seat belt mountings and speed of installation at the factory.