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[steve maluk]

hello gang again
i know where these go but what are these for???? left and right
thanks all
sjm

 

[eldubb440]

what car?

 

[steve maluk]

1973 challenger rally

 

[T2R9]

They bolt to the frame rail on each side of the gas tank. Tie down hole faces to the rear.

 

[steve maluk]

thanks what do they tie to?

 

[dadsbee]

They were to hold it on the transport...

 

[steve maluk]

for transportation purpose only being on truck to dealer ?

 

[XS22J8R]

Or maybe just on train cars during transport?
Although tempting to use them as a tie down when on a car trailer, I’ve heard that shouldn’t be done. They can tear loose from the frame while transporting. Would that have been the case too when new cars were being transported by tractor trailers?
They were supposed to be removed from cars during prep at the dealership but often weren’t.

 

[steve maluk]

kind of looks part of car does not take anythink away from car
thank you very much
sjm

 

[eldubb440]

nice.....

 

[eldubb440]

Or maybe just on train cars during transport?
Although tempting to use them as a tie down when on a car trailer, I’ve heard that shouldn’t be done. They can tear loose from the frame while transporting. Would that have been the case too when new cars were being transported by tractor trailers?
They were supposed to be removed from cars during prep at the dealership but often weren’t.

50 years, and rust inside the rails can make a big difference....... but I cannot see them ripping out under normal conditions when new

If I were repairing some collision damage, I would not hesitate to use them to hold the car down for some minor pulling

 

[steve maluk]

i was fortunate with no rust on this matching number car picked it up 4 year ago
had quarters put on due to somone put quarters on in the 80s and painter did not like the sail panel seam bond
thanks for your input on tie downs
sjm