'72 shoulder strap roll bar pivot problem

[Jim S]

On my 72 there's a plate on the roll bar that is held in place by two 3/8" bolts.  This plate is what the upper pivot of the shoulder strap attaches to. One of the bolts was stripped.  I got it out, but apparantly there's a nut inside the roll bar and it fell down inside!  Does anyone have and suggestions for a workaround to secure the bottom of this plate?  

Edited August 19, 2025 by Jim S

[ronmanfredi]

Can you use a nutsert?

[Jim S]

I was thinking about that but I don't know if they make them that large. It would have to be between 7/16" and 1/2" to fit the hole.

[ronmanfredi]

18 hours ago, Jim S said:

I was thinking about that but I don't know if they make them that large. It would have to be between 7/16" and 1/2" to fit the hole.

They do,  I bought a kit off Amazon that includes multiple sizes and the tool in a nice case.  Since then, I've been using it A Lot !

[Jim S]

Thank-you!

 

[1963r2]

Jim,

Could you give me the height measurement of the shoulder strap location at all ?

I’m looking to add a 3 point seatbelt to my 64.

thanks

Peter

[Jim S]

On my '72, the pivot bolt is 20.5 inches above the armrest.  I put the retractor down inside, removing the ashtray and running the belt up through where the ashtrays would have sat.

[1963r2]

Thanks Jim.

Pb