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bopper59
Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 17
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:56 am Post subject: seatbelts |
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hi all,
still working on my '61 ford consul mk2,
when its finished, i want to be able to carry my son( present age 6yrs, by the time the cars finish he will be 106yrs ha, ha!), i looked for information on seatbelts and it said " if there are no seatbelts fitted, you are unable to carry children"
so my question is, how easy is it to create fixing points for seatbelts or can any one suggest a good point in the car strong enough to fix a seat belt to, (a seat mounting etc)????????
i don't really want to fit seatbelts but needs must, also i would like to just fit one in the back for my son, but i don't think i am able to,
any suggestion/ advise appreciated,
many thanks,
regards,
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Rick Site Admin
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bopper59
Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 17
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:32 am Post subject: seatbelts |
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thanks rick, thats been some help and encouragement, i had some advise on the subject yesterday from other sources and it left me with a horrible thought to abandon my beloved project, but this has proved it can be done,
thanks again,
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47Jag
Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 1480 Location: Bothwell, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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Mark,
In the 60s I worked at a Ford main dealer in Glasgow I can tell you that the seat belts we fitted to the MK2 Consul/Zephyr range were static belts made by Irvin Airchute. The were floor mounted using small shackles and eyebolts with a 3 or 4 inch diameter re-inforcing plate top and bottom. I only remember them being fitted to the front seats tho'. I fitted a set to my A70. You could pull them up really tight and it would prevent you sliding around on the bench seats.
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Rich5ltr
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 678 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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I had seat belts fitted to my 1958 Aston and it's a great job. I'm sure I posted details and pictures on here about a year ago, I'll see if I can find the thread. Rich...
p.s. Just looked and I was thinking of the same thread that Rick has mentioned already. Quickfit in Stanmore are the people, ask for Pavel... |
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bopper59
Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 17
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:59 pm Post subject: seatbelts |
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thanks guys for all your advise and help.
regards
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bopper59
Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 17
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject: seatbelts |
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47jag,
the seat mounting points have re-enforced plates welded into the floor, would these be suitable anchor points for static seat belts,
many thanks for you advise and time,
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47Jag
Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 1480 Location: Bothwell, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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Mark,
You would have to really assess the condition of the surounding metal before using these mounts. Don't forget you life may depend on it.
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Rich5ltr
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 678 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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Quickfit will obviously soon asses this for you... |
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richardlw
Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Posts: 138
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Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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obviously lap only belts would be the least obvious, or even a tether in the back for child seats, but I wanted to go the whole route of full shoulder belts up front and lap belts in back for y grandkids. here is how it is going together cutting a box for the retractor. No finished pics yet.
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