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Originally Posted by Sieg
Thanks and understood Carl. That panel is stamped from what appears to be 18-19g material so backing with 16g minimum and anchoring in a manner that would minimize stress tearing would be critical.
Another option I looked at tonight was the strap mount, the challenge is it is right over the rocker and I don't think there's a way to gain access to the back side for a backing plate, lock washer and nut. It would be easy enough to weld the strap in place but I'm not sure what gauge material it is....yet.
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That would likely be an easier option even if it meant a bit of floor surgery.
You may be able to put a -O- shaped hole in the floor where the slit is just wider than the large washer, and the hole large enough to pass the welded on nut through. With a wire/string the washer/nut could be pushed in through the top, pulled back up, tacked into place, the wire/string removed, a bolt put it for centering, and then weld up the slit to the washer. A "topper" plate could be added if you wanted some additional insurance.
With this the strap can be installed from the top with a top-mounted bolt.