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CathyStacey
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 Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:09 pm Post subject: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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So we are working on the interior of my 73 super convertible and starting to put in the heat sound protection, the car has been rebuilt basically as it was very rusted, we installed a new rear luggage rack, the entire thing had to be replaced, the new one came with bolts that stick out of it facing into the car, what would these be for??  Anyone?? there are 3 along the back of it I believe. |
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67rustavenger 
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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A photograph would be very helpful.
Can't even begin to imagine what you are referring to.
Good Luck.
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caffeinebean
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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| I have a 73 Super Convertible too. I picture would help! |
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fla2smoker
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CathyStacey
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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| Yup kinda looks like that! I will post a photo now that I finally took one! |
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CathyStacey
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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img]https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1462146.jpg[/img] |
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planenut
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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| Don't know, but am installing in a '67, so I cut them off. I assume later models have insulation or something that lays in, and is held in by those plastic washers? Maybe? |
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CathyStacey
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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| Any idea about the hole as well?? |
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:52 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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Holes are a result of the manufacturing process and were sealed with body putty.
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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hopkin
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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They are for carpet hold downs, my '96 Mexican Beetle has them, in the front also:
Hold downs:
Here's one in the front of my car, sorry I don't have a better picture:
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GArBa
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 8:59 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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I think I have one:
here they are, just near my right foot.
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CathyStacey
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:33 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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So the screws are for carpet hold downs? And the holes need to be filled with body putty? Is that correct??  Just to be clear my super is not a mexican |
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:38 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm what are these for?? |
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In your case no, just cut them the studs off and fill the holes with body putty. You just have a replacement Mexican piece in your German bug.
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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| maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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