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I don't post often so please bear with me if my etiquette is off a bit. I have a 72 Coupe that I have just had the seat belts and shoulder harness restored and I am about to reinstall them. I purchased the car in 74 and thoroughly enjoy it. The anchor points (brackets) that the shoulder harness bolts to has deteriorated and needs to be replaced. I have purchased the correct replacement 'reinforcements/bracket' from Corvette Central along with the rivets and special tool. My question is 'Is it possible to replace the reinforcements/brackets without lifting the body off the car?' As a result of the size of the replacement bracket and the bolts on the bottom of the bracket I am running into clearance issues with the body and frame, as well as the fuel related lines on top of the frame on both sides. If I have to lift the body is it possible to basically tilt the body (lift the rear of the car after loosening the body mounts) above the frame to provide the necessary clearance? I was planning on a 'body off' at some point but really don't want to do it now. I would be very interested in any thoughts or first hand experience that my be provided.
Thanks very much and have a great day.
Stephen Gowland
I don't post often so please bear with me if my etiquette is off a bit. I have a 72 Coupe that I have just had the seat belts and shoulder harness restored and I am about to reinstall them. I purchased the car in 74 and thoroughly enjoy it. The anchor points (brackets) that the shoulder harness bolts to has deteriorated and needs to be replaced. I have purchased the correct replacement 'reinforcements/bracket' from Corvette Central along with the rivets and special tool. My question is 'Is it possible to replace the reinforcements/brackets without lifting the body off the car?' As a result of the size of the replacement bracket and the bolts on the bottom of the bracket I am running into clearance issues with the body and frame, as well as the fuel related lines on top of the frame on both sides. If I have to lift the body is it possible to basically tilt the body (lift the rear of the car after loosening the body mounts) above the frame to provide the necessary clearance? I was planning on a 'body off' at some point but really don't want to do it now. I would be very interested in any thoughts or first hand experience that my be provided.
Thanks very much and have a great day.
Stephen Gowland
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