Identification of brackets under seat pans

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ScottBerry
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Identification of brackets under seat pans

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Hoping members can help identify the uses of the brackets under the seat pans.
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Re: Identification of brackets under seat pans

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What year is it?

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A/E/F: attachment points for straps for emergency brake cables, fuel line, tach cable.
B/D: straps for wiring loom coming from tunnel to rear of car and starter
C: attachment point for brake line junction tee

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Re: Identification of brackets under seat pans

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Thanks Mike - would anyone have a photo of this with cables etc attached and installed?
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Scott: if you Google "356 Porsche rear suspension", there are a few pics of the area.

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Scott Some but not all can be seen on this C https://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N ... 3749/show/
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