Footman Loop
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Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto Ontario
Footman Loop
Now I know why most C3's don't have them.
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I probably spent 5 hours ...... and twisted my body in various positions installing them.
Also, found the screws still in place after bubba installed the carpet right over them.
Nothing like adding more chrome to the interior.
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I probably spent 5 hours ...... and twisted my body in various positions installing them.
Also, found the screws still in place after bubba installed the carpet right over them.
Nothing like adding more chrome to the interior.
Melting Slicks
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1971Coupe - How about some pics to show where they go?
DC
1971Coupe - How about some pics to show where they go?
DC
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '09
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1971Coupe - How about some pics to show where they go?
DC
1971Coupe - How about some pics to show where they go?
DC
Thanks, Please post pics of where they go, It looks like another thing that my car needs.
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Le Mans Master
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1971Coupe - How about some pics to show where they go?
DC
1971Coupe - How about some pics to show where they go?
DC
One basically between the seats, and the others go on each of the wheel wells.
If you can pull up the carpet, you will see the screw holes.
Burning Brakes
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2025 c3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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Those are what hold the T-top straps and latch in the cargo compartment.
The one on the wall between the seats is what you latch the strap to.
Strange name.
The one on the wall between the seats is what you latch the strap to.
Strange name.
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Le Mans Master
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not my vette, but here you can see the one just behind the wheel well, and the one between the seats.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...40669/cat/1074
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...40669/cat/1074
Team Owner
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I looked it up in the dictionary.
The footman was responsible for strapping down the luggage on the coach or carriage. I guess he fed the straps through loops fastened to the coach or carriage.
Regards,
Alan
PS: I feel a LOT better now.
The footman was responsible for strapping down the luggage on the coach or carriage. I guess he fed the straps through loops fastened to the coach or carriage.
Regards,
Alan
PS: I feel a LOT better now.
Team Owner
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A little 'tip' for folks installing new carpet. Get a big sewing machine needle and use it to "hunt" for the mounting holes for the attaching screws on those things. Makes life a LOT easier. (Find the hole...screw it down.)
Team Owner
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Originally there was a spacer about 1/4" long that went on the screws after they went through the 'loop'. It was there to keep the loop from disappearing into the carpet and under-pad as you tightened the screws.
Regards,
Alan
Regards,
Alan
Racer
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Here is another method:
When I installed new carpet recently, I installed the screws into their respective holes and then laid the carpet over the screws. It was then quite easy to feel around for the screws and cut a small "X" shape over the screw head with a razor knife and push the carpet down over the screw head.
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Le Mans Master
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the spacers are included when you buy the screws
