Looking for a clear picture

[SplitDash]

Hi Guys,

could someone help me with a clear pic of this tab?

Both sides on mine are MIA 😂

 

Thanks

 

 

[Henning]

Sorry for not showing the passenger's side. Your pic:

 

 

 

Hope it helps...

 

henn

Edited November 21, 2022 by Henning

[BarneyT]

It’s my understanding that little tab was used to pull the car down the assembly line,  it’s not needed i Remove it…

[slowbert]

That's interesting about the assembly line, but it makes sense.  There is no purpose of a downward-facing tab for a jack point.  Although, the reinforced flat area just behind the tab seems like a good jacking point.

[BarneyT]

It’s my understanding that little tab was used to pull the car down the assembly line,  it’s not needed i Remove it…

[SplitDash]

Thanks for the pics & info.

I will definitely not be replacing it . The above pictures will help me anyway.

@slowbert You would need to be a brave man to jack it in that spot! I'd say the corner would fold like a paper bag !

 

 

[slowbert]

That flat spot ties into the A pillar and the floor pan, right near the main beam that comes down from the front suspension. It is also doubled up thickness steel. 
 

The tab that was used by the factory for pulling down the production line gives that flat spot a lot of stiffness. It would be weaker without the tab. Further, the tab helps locate a jack or a lift point (if I ever buy a two post lift).

 

I’m glad I fabricated a replacement tab for that area. Of course, this area was very rusted out before I started the restoration...
 

Alternatively, you can jack on the main beam that goes under the floor pan, but mine had been banged up severely and had rust. I wound up replacing the bottom of one of those beams. 

Edited November 22, 2022 by slowbert