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Posted by: 914Mels Sep 11 2011, 08:56 PM

So I'm cleaning the garage and find the passenger side foot rest for our '70. It's in great shape but I'm wondering what the strap clips to on the car? There is only one strap. It is unused judging from the wear on the carpet, I know I've never used it in the 33 years we've owned the car. Any pictures? Thanks, Mike

Posted by: Garland Sep 11 2011, 09:18 PM

QUOTE(914Mels @ Sep 11 2011, 08:56 PM)

Posted by: luskesq Sep 11 2011, 09:38 PM

strap on foot rest is suppose to have a clip that attaches to a D-ring which I believe is attached on the right side tunnel.

keith

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 11 2011, 09:40 PM

I believe the D-ring is attached to one of the screws that hold the right-side speaker pod on.

--DD

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Sep 11 2011, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Sep 11 2011, 08:40 PM)

Posted by: tradisrad Sep 12 2011, 07:48 AM

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Sep 11 2011, 08:40 PM)

Posted by: RON S. Sep 12 2011, 10:12 AM

I've been looking for someone to have an extra D-ring lying around for several years now.

It's usually the the first thing to go missing when one takes the right side speaker off for any reason.


Any one have a D-ring they aren't going to use???????



Ron

Posted by: 914Mels Sep 12 2011, 10:27 AM

QUOTE(tradisrad @ Sep 12 2011, 06:48 AM)

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Sep 11 2011, 08:40 PM)

I believe the D-ring is attached to one of the screws that hold the right-side speaker pod on.

--DD

This is how it's done. I can take a pic this evening if you'd like.

Posted by: toolguy Sep 12 2011, 11:50 AM

The statement about the D ring and the speaker screw is correct. . it was a woven strap about 1/2 inch wide with a chrome D ring, , , On my 914'6 six, the strap is about an inch long, and is attached at the lower speaker / longitudinal screw. A perfect replacement would be a small dog collar end. . my strap looks to be a dark gray but could have been black when new. .

Posted by: 914Mels Sep 12 2011, 12:12 PM

What does the end that connects to the speaker screw look like? A grommet maybe?

Posted by: elmonte Sep 12 2011, 01:08 PM

Here's some shots of the connection.





Cheers

Posted by: edrotol Sep 12 2011, 01:14 PM

QUOTE(914Mels @ Sep 12 2011, 11:12 AM)

Posted by: 914Mels Sep 12 2011, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the pictures, The original owner put speakers with bigger magnets in, thus the enclosures wouldn't lay flat and gapped out a half inch. I'm sure the strap went in the trash with the speaker screw. I see from the pictures, you have a different strap than mine. My strap is made of the fuzy looking carpet material. Ours has a build date of 1/70. Any idea when this changed?

Posted by: tradisrad Sep 12 2011, 08:59 PM

Here are a few pictures.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Sep 13 2011, 07:22 AM

how much is that foot thing going for thes days. I havent seen one in years

Posted by: tradisrad Sep 13 2011, 07:44 AM

I paid $75 for this one. I got a second in a box of parts for $40.

Posted by: JMKnight Sep 13 2011, 08:11 AM

QUOTE(elmonte @ Sep 12 2011, 11:08 AM)

Here's some shots of the connection.





Cheers

Posted by: 914Mels Sep 13 2011, 11:06 AM

Thanks for all the pictures, seeing as the footrest isn't worth as much as a new old stock bumper and I can't retire by selling it, I need to start looking for a D ring. Mike