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Sal ModelA · 03-31-2013, 11:26 AM

Hi Guys,

I'm not saying that I drive fast, but hey, it is a Ford V-8. A few of my nervous (male) passengers have been saying that I should fly lower and put (airline?) seat belts in the old pickup. In deference to their white-knuckling, I am considering it. But I don't know what to latch on to, considering that the gas tank is under the seat. Has anyone else had this issue and found a solution?

Thanks for helping a gal out.

(high flying) Sal

al's28/33 · 03-31-2013, 11:37 AM

In my '33 I was able to bolt them thru the back side of the seat riser. Maybe you can bolt on the bottom of the cab in the space between the tank and rear wall. They should be long enough to reach up and over the tank then slip thru the seat cushions.

Clem Clement · 03-31-2013, 12:13 PM

My ' peeekup 39 has them plus the shoulder straps as well. Momma feels safer.

Sal ModelA · 03-31-2013, 03:39 PM

Hi Guys,

Is it a good idea to anchor the ends to the bottom of the cab, which is just sheet metal? There must be a better and more secure place. If in sheet metal, how about backing using a long metal plate, say 4 inches by 12 inches?

Thanks for your input.

(grounded for now) Sal

2ndgeer · 03-31-2013, 04:36 PM

I've installed seat belts in two '34 Ford pickups and a 1950 Ford pickup. I used Juliano's kits including the backing plates beneath the cab floor. I recommend the step drill for the sheet metal if you don't know about it. Here's a step drill.

Kube · 03-31-2013, 06:48 PM

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There was very recently a long thread in regard to belts in our old Fords. Perhaps it may make sense to read and digest the various opinions.
Unless the belts are installed correctly, they may cause more harm in an accident than good.
Bolting them to any sheet metal is dangerous. Even with large washers, they will rip the surrounding metal out faster than you can blink.

1932BB · 04-01-2013, 07:32 PM

Seatbelts? I don't use 'em! Takes longer to get out on the running board and jump!

2ndgeer · 04-02-2013, 12:47 PM

Think about this. Early Fords are "body on frame" so you DON'T want to attach the belt mounts to the frame!! In case of a serious accident where the body may be separated from the frame you are better off "staying with the body."

Kahuna · 04-02-2013, 04:42 PM

2 X 2ndgeer
He's got it right

Kube · 04-02-2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndgeer

Think about this. Early Fords are "body on frame" so you DON'T want to attach the belt mounts to the frame!! In case of a serious accident where the body may be separated from the frame you are better off "staying with the body."

I will agree with this.
So, the bottom line remains... these cars are not designed for belts and the installation achieves little more than some "feel good" for the driver. In reality, you do not want to be involved in a serious accident in one of these cars... period.

woodypecker · 04-02-2013, 09:06 PM

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/search...archid=2722662 try this link.

OldDad · 04-02-2013, 10:40 PM

I'll go with something to slow my head down on its way to the metal dash. I don't expect to survive any head-on collisions. So, three point belts for me. Seat goes with you though, so pick your own poison!

03-31-2013, 11:26 AM	#1
Sal ModelA Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7	seatbelts for my '32 pickup Hi Guys, I'm not saying that I drive fast, but hey, it is a Ford V-8. A few of my nervous (male) passengers have been saying that I should fly lower and put (airline?) seat belts in the old pickup. In deference to their white-knuckling, I am considering it. But I don't know what to latch on to, considering that the gas tank is under the seat. Has anyone else had this issue and found a solution? Thanks for helping a gal out. (high flying) Sal

03-31-2013, 11:37 AM	#2
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,722	Re: seatbelts for my '32 pickup In my '33 I was able to bolt them thru the back side of the seat riser. Maybe you can bolt on the bottom of the cab in the space between the tank and rear wall. They should be long enough to reach up and over the tank then slip thru the seat cushions. __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

03-31-2013, 12:13 PM	#3
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,560	Re: seatbelts for my '32 pickup My ' peeekup 39 has them plus the shoulder straps as well. Momma feels safer.

03-31-2013, 03:39 PM	#4
Sal ModelA Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7	Re: seatbelts for my '32 pickup Hi Guys, Is it a good idea to anchor the ends to the bottom of the cab, which is just sheet metal? There must be a better and more secure place. If in sheet metal, how about backing using a long metal plate, say 4 inches by 12 inches? Thanks for your input. (grounded for now) Sal

03-31-2013, 06:48 PM	#6
Kube Super Moderator Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 10,547	Re: seatbelts for my '32 pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There was very recently a long thread in regard to belts in our old Fords. Perhaps it may make sense to read and digest the various opinions. Unless the belts are installed correctly, they may cause more harm in an accident than good. Bolting them to any sheet metal is dangerous. Even with large washers, they will rip the surrounding metal out faster than you can blink. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

04-01-2013, 07:32 PM	#7
1932BB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Marquette Mich. Posts: 125	Re: seatbelts for my '32 pickup Seatbelts? I don't use 'em! Takes longer to get out on the running board and jump!

04-02-2013, 12:47 PM	#8
2ndgeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 210	Re: seatbelts for my '32 pickup Think about this. Early Fords are "body on frame" so you DON'T want to attach the belt mounts to the frame!! In case of a serious accident where the body may be separated from the frame you are better off "staying with the body."

04-02-2013, 04:42 PM	#9
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: seatbelts for my '32 pickup 2 X 2ndgeer He's got it right

04-02-2013, 09:06 PM	#11
woodypecker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 239	Re: seatbelts for my '32 pickup http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/search...archid=2722662 try this link.

04-02-2013, 10:40 PM	#12
OldDad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 153	Re: seatbelts for my '32 pickup I'll go with something to slow my head down on its way to the metal dash. I don't expect to survive any head-on collisions. So, three point belts for me. Seat goes with you though, so pick your own poison!