 Rusted out seat belt bolt/nut area: what to do..? |
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| jclanin |
 Sep 6 2023, 01:12 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 7-November 19 From: Atlanta Member No.: 23,626 Region Association: South East States  |
Hi all,
I'm in the process of stripping the interior of my '76 2.0. Dealing with a bit of surface rust, but there is a substantial amount of rust at the outter passenger side seat belt connection area. I'll need to have this section cut out and new metal welded in. I'm in Atlanta. Anyone know of a good person/shop for the job? It will involve afixing a new seat belt bolt nut on the new welded piece, so a bit more of a pain. thanks! Jim Clanin |
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| burton73 |
Sep 6 2023, 01:26 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California 
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This would be Auto Atlanta. Give George a call.
Bob B |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Sep 6 2023, 01:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,857 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
here is the weld in seat belt nut:
http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-914-911...4501434NUT.html QUOTE(jclanin @ Sep 6 2023, 12:12 PM)  Hi all, I'm in the process of stripping the interior of my '76 2.0. Dealing with a bit of surface rust, but there is a substantial amount of rust at the outter passenger side seat belt connection area. I'll need to have this section cut out and new metal welded in. I'm in Atlanta. Anyone know of a good person/shop for the job? It will involve afixing a new seat belt bolt nut on the new welded piece, so a bit more of a pain. thanks! Jim Clanin |
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| mepstein |
Sep 6 2023, 02:19 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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You have to make sure the area you weld the nut into isn’t rotted out. That’s really common with these cars and super dangerous if your seatbelt lets go, just when you need it most.
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| Dlee6205 |
Sep 6 2023, 02:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 9-December 22 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 27,017 Region Association: South East States |
Your seat belt mount is attached to the longitudinal. If your mount has rusted through, then you have more serious rust issues to deal with.
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| 930cabman |
Sep 6 2023, 03:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,061 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Dlee6205 @ Sep 6 2023, 02:52 PM) Your seat belt mount is attached to the longitudinal. If your mount has rusted through, then you have more serious rust issues to deal with. Hate to agree, but this is most likely the case. Get her to AA and have George looks things over, he is the doctor for good reason and will get you in good shape. |
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| burton73 |
Sep 6 2023, 04:03 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Sep 6 2023, 02:01 PM) QUOTE(Dlee6205 @ Sep 6 2023, 02:52 PM) Your seat belt mount is attached to the longitudinal. If your mount has rusted through, then you have more serious rust issues to deal with. Hate to agree, but this is most likely the case. Get her to AA and have George looks things over, he is the doctor for good reason and will get you in good shape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Sep 6 2023, 04:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,857 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
and that is the weak point where they start to sag
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| 930cabman |
Sep 6 2023, 05:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,061 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Stick close with the world of 914, we will assist getting you on the right track |
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| Cairo94507 |
Sep 7 2023, 06:59 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,758 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Yup, Auto Atlanta is your destination. You want the person that fixes this to go, "Yeah, did 2 of those last week." Not, "Sure I can weld that up." George and his shop specialize in our cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| jclanin |
Sep 7 2023, 10:09 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 7-November 19 From: Atlanta Member No.: 23,626 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks Guys! This is a fantastic forum:)
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