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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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On my manual '70, there is a cable that currently looks like its doing nothing. Both ends are attached to the underside of the floor, then the cable loops around and passes through a plate on the rear frame crossmember, right near where the E-brake cable Y-union is. I'd say the cable is about a foot in total length, with the two end connectors that are bolted to the floor.

I know this is a rough explaination, but I'm trying to figure out if I can remove this. I dont have a pic, and this thing is getting in the way of my new exhaust.

Anyone know what I'm talking about, and what its purpose is? I cant seem to find it in my manuals.

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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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I believe they are seat belt restraints. Ties the belt to a frame structure.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Duke94
...I believe they are seat belt restraints...

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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Makes sense... that was the only thing I was thinking...

Guess I shouldnt remove it then huh?
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Originally Posted by JoeRags
Makes sense... that was the only thing I was thinking...

Guess I shouldnt remove it then huh?
Yep, I'd leave them.
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Originally Posted by markdtn
Yep, I'd leave them.
Without them I could raise my pipes about another half inch. Looks like I need to work around the brackets... crap.
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definitely seatbelt cable
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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No worries... I moved my pipes outward a bit. They come close to the brackets, but shouldnt be a problem.

Thanks for the input.

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