Assist strap location

[dkdjad]

I'm reaching the end of a complete nut-and-bolt restoration, most of which I've done myself. I did have the headliner installed by someone else. I now want to install the assist straps and seat belts but can't locate the holes. Any suggestions on how to do this without destroying the new pillar covering?

[darzoom]

I did a google search of their images using:

66 vw beetle b pillar

There I found a good image that shows where they should go. It seems the top is even with the top of the door and the front edge about 1.5 to 2 inches back.

This search give close ups of the location:

66 vw beetle assist strap mount

You can get close and press the material with your finger and maybe find the holes. The only other option is to remove the pinch welt from the popout and peal the material back to find them.

Good luck!

[Blue Baron]

There's a small welded bracket under the headliner, and you can feel where it is. Look closely at another car to get an idea where they are and then poke through the headliner with an exacto blade to find the holes.

[darzoom]

Use caution when using an exacto or any razor on the headliner to poke a hole. In most cases, the material is under tension as it is pulled into location when installed. If you poke with a razor the tension could pull the material across the razor edge cutting the headliner.

I would suggest something pointed and round like a small diamater brazing/welding rod, punch, awl or even an ice pick type tool. Then you will only be putting a small hole in the material and not have the possibility of the headliner shifting across the blade due to tension.

Have fun and hope that helps.