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Panic Straps

Started by Wookie 66, April 02, 2021, 10:44:08 AM

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Wookie 66

April 02, 2021, 10:44:08 AM
Hi all
Does the fc wagon have panic straps fitted ?
Is so what location I can’t find any photos for wagons ?

Cheers

zulu

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April 02, 2021, 12:37:50 PM
Wookie

No panic straps in wagons

Wookie 66

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April 02, 2021, 01:27:26 PM
Thanks

I couldn’t remember if they came out of mine or I pick them up somewhere

I guess only sedan drivers make the passengers panic :)

Cheers

Harv

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April 05, 2021, 06:55:05 AM
Interesting. My EK wagon doesn't have any provision for panic straps, but my HR Prem wagon seems to. I think the hoodlining in the HR was replaced, so can't see the top mounts. What I can see though is the two holes for the press-stud/button, one of which has the stud/button still in it. The two straps are missing though.

Did GMH introduce panic straps for wagons sometime after EK, or were they a Prem fitment?

Cheers,
Harv

ardiesse

#4
April 05, 2021, 08:58:31 AM
Harv,

Just trying to remember road trips in the '70s.  I think the family's HR Special wagon had panic straps.

Rob
Remember: if your Holden's not leaking oil, it doesn't have any.

Dr_Terry

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April 05, 2021, 10:07:55 AM
Quote from: Harv on April 05, 2021, 06:55:05 AM
Interesting. My EK wagon doesn't have any provision for panic straps, but my HR Prem wagon seems to. I think the hoodlining in the HR was replaced, so can't see the top mounts. What I can see though is the two holes for the press-stud/button, one of which has the stud/button still in it. The two straps are missing though.

Did GMH introduce panic straps for wagons sometime after EK, or were they a Prem fitment?

Cheers,
Harv

AFAIK panic straps (officially passenger assist straps) were fitted to all Special sedans from FE to HR & all Special & Premier wagons from EH to HR. Wagons prior to EH & all standards & business models missed out.

Dr Terry

Stewy

#6
April 05, 2021, 01:56:07 PM
No evidence of panic straps in my 1957 FE special station sedan.
No matter how much you push the envelope, It'll still be stationery

texmorton

#7
April 13, 2021, 02:38:38 PM
Interesting question and one I have considered myself. Dr Terry; why do you reckon they left them out of wagons? My EK didn't have them fitted either but an FB wagon I wrecked a long time ago had them fitted from memory, interesting. Al

Dr_Terry

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April 13, 2021, 04:54:40 PM
Quote from: texmorton on April 13, 2021, 02:38:38 PM
Interesting question and one I have considered myself. Dr Terry; why do you reckon they left them out of wagons? My EK didn't have them fitted either but an FB wagon I wrecked a long time ago had them fitted from memory, interesting. Al

Maybe they considered the wagons C-pillar too thin in some models to fit them. Good question though.

Dr Terry
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