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Instructions
1978 -1982 C3 Corvette Harness Bar
Sharkbar kit contains the following
1-Sharkbar
2-Sail panel brackets
2- Struts with Rod ends/ 7/16 GR8 Bolts
2- Strut Anchor Plates
4-1/2x.75 GR8 bar button cap Allen bolts w/washers
2- 12 mm x 1.75 GR8 Sail panel lower anchor bolts
1-5-pt Sub Bars
1-quick release clip
1-eye bolt
1-Shark Bar instruction manual
2-Bolt-in Plates
Note:
‘81-‘82 Shark Bar kits do not come with quick relea
clip
Note: Some Sharkbar kits have different parts than pictured
above.
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Sharkbar Series 2
Instructions
Page 1
Remove both sail panels and sail panel seat
belt retractors. There is a slight modification
that needs to be done to the retractors before
the Sharkbar can be installed. Remove the lap
belt anchor bolt in the rocker panel both left
and right side. Use T50 Torx.
Note: Removing the seats will make the
installation much easier and is recommended.
Instruction are identical for the right and left
Sail Panel Brackets (SPB) installation.
Modification to the seat belt retractors.
The retractor anchor tab will need to be bent up
and out so the Sharkbar sail panel bracket
(SPB) will fit between the sail panel anchor and
the retractor. The picture shows the amount the
retractor-anchoring tab will need to be bent. A
screwdriver and some pliers work well. If the
retractor-anchoring tab isn’t bent out enough
the sail panel bracket will not fit down far
enough to align with the sail panel anchor hole.
Note: If you decide not to reinstall the
retractors, than use the supplied ½ washers
when installing the sail panel anchor bolts.
Some late model C3 Vettes have excessive
mud that might need to removed to allow
enough room for the sail panel bracket (SPB)
to fit into position.
Before installing the SPB, you will need to hang
the belt retractors onto the SPB. Next align the
SPB assembly in place over the sail panel
anchor. While holding the SPB assembly in
place install the 12 mm factory bolt and tighten
snug enough so the SPB will not detach from
the retractor.
Note:
Make sure the tab anchor is positioned
through both the SPB & sail panel tab hole.
(The square hole on the sail panel pillar)
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Sharkbar Series 2
Instructions
page 2
Instructions mounting the sail panel bracket for
82 Corvette with the rear hatch go to page 4.
Attach the retractor/sail panel bracket onto the sail
panel using the OEM bolt.
Tighten the sail panel retractor bolt to
30 Ft LBS.
Tools:
Use T50 Torx
Place Strut footing Bracket over outboard
lap belt anchor. Install the Button head
Allen bolt through the OEM lap belt anchor,
aftermarket lap belt angled bolt-in plate and
the Strut footing bracket (SFB) and tighten
to 30 Ft LBS.
Note: Do not install the Strut footing bracket
over the carpet. This anchor bracket must fit
flush against the floor pan.
.
Strut installation
Slid the ball joint on to the Strut footing Bracket
stud and screw on the 7/16” jam nut. Rotate the
strut CCW so the strut lengthens upward to fit up to
the Sail Panel Bracket. Connect the Sail Panel
Bracket to the Strut with a 7/16” hex bolt.
Tighten all bolt/Nuts.
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Sharkbar Series 2
Instructions
Page 3
Bar installation
Install the bar from behind the SPB. Bring
the bar forward above the SPB bar
mounting holes and drop down the bar
brackets. Align the bar bracket holes with
the SPB bar
mounting holes. Install the Allen bolts in
the bar bracket holes closest to the bar first
(inside Allen bolt).
Note: Make sure the belt loops are facing
up.
Install the inside right Allen bolt and then
the inside Allen on the left side. Do the
same for the outside Allen bolts. Torque
the Allen bolts to 30 Ft LBS.
Note: Shoulder belt retractor is missing for
better visibility.
Install the Aftermarket inboard lap belt
bolt-in plate into the factory anchor.
Tighten the 12 mm bolt. You should get
lap belt bolt-in plates from the belt
manufacturer
Note: Follow the aftermarket belt
manufacturer installation instruction
Tools:
13/16” wrench or T50 Torx.
Note: Passenger side Installation is
identical.
Sub Anchor Bar
Adjust the driver seat all the way back and remove
the front two bolts. Position the crotch belt anchor
bracket over the front 2 seat holes. Make sure the
shim in installed under the crotch bracket inside foot.
Note: (Leave the eyebolt out of the bracket for
now)
Install the 2 new grade 8 bolts.
Note: Some C3 seat frames sag over time; this will
cause installation of the crotch bracket a little more
difficult.
Tools: 1/2” socket
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Sharkbar Series 2
Instructions
Page 4
‘82 Corvettes with hatchback
Driver side sail panel bracket must be worked
down through the rear window hatch release
and into position.
‘82 Corvettes with hatchback
Rotate the sail panel bracket CCW and position the
bracket into place. See pages 1 and 2 for further
installation instructions.
81-82 ONLY
Place crotch bracket over the front seat
Bolt holes. Carefully place the seat over the
seat mounting holes and install seat into place.
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Sharkbar Series 2
Instructions
Page 5
The Sharkbar requires an individual-5
point belt. The Y-type belt will not
work. The shoulder belt attaches to
the bar through the belt loop located
on the bar.
The sub bar (anti-submarine) belt
uses a quick disconnect clip that
attach to the eye-bolt on the bracket.
The buckles can be lever or cam lock
type.
Note:
Follow the manufactures
instructions when installing the
belts. Vetteworks requires the
driver and passenger to always
wear the OEM seat belt.
For technical questions call (253) 223-4968 between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific time)
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result of modification. Vetteworks Harness bars are for low speed applications only.
It is the purchaser/drivers responsibility to inspect the dimensions, specifications, and performance of all parts as being
appropriate for the use to which the purchaser/driver will put them prior to any actual installation and use of said products
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