Heres' a image from a 1968 Chevrolet Service manual. I'm to assume the same assembly applies to roof mounted shoulder harnesses on any FS 68 sports roof.

Not much to go on, but it does show some detail. The headliner shows running around and behind the pinchweld. But I think there might be some kind of tacking strip with teeth behind that roof rail trim. Maybe not? Maybe a tacking strip running with the pinchweld in which the liner is stapled to?

Remove the trim and you'll know more of where you stand. I wonder if the nuts are in place?

Ask member Johnathan here. He has a sports roof possibly without a headliner.

 

I enquired about dropping my headliner to have sound insulation put on the roof and was told once you remove the headliner you can only replace it with new due to the way it is glued in on the back window sail panel. Does anyone have a photo with the headliner out? You may get away with finding the right spot to cut. Check with the supplier for installation instructions.

OK, this gives me something to work with, I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I am going to check out that link to the Fisher Body manual. toms427impala.info/CT/SMOKEY/68-FisherBodyManual.pdf

As I was in the car trying to figure this out, I was pushing my heel against the heel pad in the carpet and riipppp, my friggin heel just ripped my carpet at the heel pad!! Arggh! Jumping junipers, now I need a flipping new carpet as well!

I guess after nearly 53 years, this old carpet is egg shell brittle.

No need to drop your headliner, give me a minute and i'll go out and get the actual measurements so you can feel the holes with your fingers and poke heles for the bolts with an awl.

cdnpont wrote:

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Carpet = Easy.

Headliner = Not easy.

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Mark, you are a wise man...... 

The first picture would indicate that the location of the anchor is right above the garnish roof trim (rail) so hopefully with a measurement from Cheviac, I can locate this anchor without wrecking anything else in the process!

Cheviac wrote:

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Two feet from the edge of the front pillar edge, real easy to feel once you know where to look.

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 Perfecto!   This measurement along with the drawing will allow me to precisely locate this anchor point. 

I will post my findings in a few hours but I am quite confident I have enough info to find it!  Thanks Cheviac & cdnpont!    

68 Grande wrote:

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OK, this gives me something to work with, I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I am going to check out that link to the Fisher Body manual. toms427impala.info/CT/SMOKEY/68-FisherBodyManual.pdf

As I was in the car trying to figure this out, I was pushing my heel against the heel pad in the carpet and riipppp, my friggin heel just ripped my carpet at the heel pad!! Arggh! Jumping junipers, now I need a flipping new carpet as well!

I guess after nearly 53 years, this old carpet is egg shell brittle.

Glad to help with the carpet,  nosreproductions.com  and have a look. Remember you will need a Impala carpet   or give Terry a call 1-800-667-6200. All prices  Canadian $  

thanks; Dale @ NOS

 

I wish 67 had the mount.

cdnpont wrote:

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I wish 67 had the mount.

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I believe the 67 4 door does have it.  Check out the Fisher Body for 67, 15 - 55 through 60.  They appear to be there in the 67.   http://thefirstgensite.com/library/67fisherbody/FIB67S15P54_61.pdf

Page 15-58  "Built in roof and floor anchorage provisions are provided in all 1967 body styles.  To locate roof anchorage provisions for an original shoulder strap installation, refer to locating dimensions supplied in the service package installation instruction sheets."

Fig 15-83 on page 15-59 shows 4 door and 2 door, just like a 68.  Fig 15-84 on page 15-60 shows the anchor point just like the 68. shows the mounting.  I think they are there.

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cdnpont wrote:

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Thanks for the info. I'd image you could feel for the mount if it were there? Did you find your mount Jake?

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Well, not quite yet. 

I took a long pin from my wife's sewing box to mimic a very very small awl, and I probed 2 feet back from the front door / windshield pillar and I can locate one hole on each side but I wasn't able to find anymore.  From Cheviacs picture, there should be three holes in that anchor mount but I could only locate one.  I might need to continue to probe but I am trying to be very careful as I don't want to ruin my nice headliner. 

On the drivers side, there appears to be a raised area but the pin passes through it so it must be a one of the holes but on the passenger side, there no is raised area but I can also find a hole there.  But, I am wondering why the driver side is raised, and the other is not?  But, I have not located all three holes as shown in Cheviacs picture. 

But, the measurement is accurate and if you look at the 2 door style in pics below, you can see that the anchor mount is slightly forward where the rear window would contact the rood line.  So, the measurement is correct.  I am sure its there, but I am very cautious here with my pin (awl) as I don't want to ruin anything.

 

Very timely response Todd as I just tossed out my Cdn Tire video snake as it was not working. Might have to go pick up a new one for that kind of price.

Dont know if you have your new belts yet, I used Morris Classic Concepts when I upgraded. Tons of colors available and different buckle designs too. Kinda pricey, but I am very happy. Dont wanna cheap out on safety.