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  • Mark E.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • March 31, 1993
    • 4496

    Body Mount for T Top Strap Loops- 1968-70

    My 1970 uses two of these loops (pictured) mounted in the rear compartment, one for each T Top strap. These are screwed into a bracket that's attached to the bottom of the floor using two rivets. This bracket and the floor have four holes: two for the rivets and two for the screws attaching the loop. I think this design is common for 1968-70.

    1) Where can I get this bracket (not the loop pictured, but the bracket under the floor it screws into)? I've looked at several on-line catalogs with no luck but haven't yet called anyone. On my car, the right bracket is intact, the left one is missing leaving four holes in the floor.

    2) Some catalogs show spacers for the loops, as shown in the photo, some do not. Are spacers used or not?

    EDIT: There are four of these loops- one for each end of a strap x 2 straps (left and right sides). I'm asking about the brackets that attach the two loops located behind the glove box on the flat portion of the floor.

    t top strap bracket.png
    Last edited by Mark E.; December 4, 2021, 04:20 PM.
    Mark Edmondson
    Dallas, Texas
    Texas Chapter

    1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
    1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top
  • George W.
    Very Frequent User
    • May 31, 2000
    • 543

    #2
    Re: Body Mount for T Top Strap Loops- 1968-70

    I may have one

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    • Bill B.
      Very Frequent User
      • August 1, 2016
      • 303

      #3
      Re: Body Mount for T Top Strap Loops- 1968-70

      Mark,

      Regarding the use of spacers, yes. My 1970 had spacers that were approx. 1/4" long, as I recall. I also recall my orig carpet having holes for the spacers to fit thru. There might be different spacer lengths for std vs deluxe interior carpeting, but just guessing.

      If the spacers weren't used, the loops would be sunk into the carpet so much that getting strap's hook into the loop would be difficult (I tried as a quick evaluation with my std. carpet installation). The tubular spacers made the strap's hook attachment just right. I just don't recall if the spacers were aluminum or steel, however. I'm thinking they might have been steel, as they appeared to be discolored.
      Bill Bertelli
      Northeast and Carolinas Chapters Member
      '70 Resto Mod LT-1 w/ partial '70 ZR-1 drivetrain

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      • Mark E.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • March 31, 1993
        • 4496

        #4
        Re: Body Mount for T Top Strap Loops- 1968-70

        Originally posted by George Wright (34257)
        I may have one
        Fantastic George. Sending a PM.
        Mark Edmondson
        Dallas, Texas
        Texas Chapter

        1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
        1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top

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        • Mark E.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • March 31, 1993
          • 4496

          #5
          Re: Body Mount for T Top Strap Loops- 1968-70

          Thanks Bill. It looks like I need some spacers too.
          Mark Edmondson
          Dallas, Texas
          Texas Chapter

          1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
          1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top

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          • George W.
            Very Frequent User
            • May 31, 2000
            • 543

            #6
            Re: Body Mount for T Top Strap Loops- 1968-70

            Just saw this and replied

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