05-20-2012, 03:10 PM | #21 |
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First off let me say that I think anything that keeps you from being thrown out of a vehicle in an accident is better than nothing.
Although it only affects Wisconsin I find this excerpt from the Wisconsin department of Motor Vehicles laws interesting. "347.48 Safety belts and child safety restraint systems. .. (2) TYPE AND MANNER OF INSTALLING. All such safety belts must be of a type and must be installed in a manner approved by the department.The department shall establish specifications and requirements for approved types of safety belts and attachments thereto. The department will accept, as approved, all seat belt installations and the belt and anchor meeting the society of automotive engineers’ specifications." I don't see this as having a big impact on what anyone does with their own car but it seems to create a large liability if you sell a car that you installed belts in or installed them for others. How about if you give a friend a ride and have an accident? Approved belts would be easy but how do you get approved anchors and attachments? |
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05-20-2012, 05:23 PM | #23 |
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I just finished installing a pair in my 53 four door. 2belt retractables they were.
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03-26-2013, 08:51 PM | #24 |
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Not only do they provide for a safer experience, also a quieter one. Since I installed seat belt, the noise on the passenger side of the car seems to have decreased. Safety will always win out.
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03-26-2013, 09:02 PM | #25 |
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I put in some airplane seat belts in mine, they look cool, old style, and they are really cheap!
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03-26-2013, 09:08 PM | #26 |
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03-26-2013, 09:55 PM | #27 |
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A friend of mine died when he ended up under the car he was driving, he didn't use the seat belts that were there. The passenger was belted in but couldn't roll the car off of his friend, he walked away. Dean was a small child in the 50's like you but never saw the 80's.
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03-26-2013, 10:02 PM | #28 |
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I have 3 pt retractables in mine. Better than nothing, I have seen what happens when you don't have em, not pretty.
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03-26-2013, 11:26 PM | #30 |
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I find that driving my old Ford V8 without seatbelts no more dangerous than riding a motorcycle either with or without a helmet!! In fact, probably a damn side safer!! Heck, it's got rod brakes too!!
And, I do not consider this to be irresponsible in any way. We've gone a long way together, the two of us..... |
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03-27-2013, 06:25 AM | #33 |
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I have the JC Whitney lap belts in both my 46 Coupe and 55 F-100. Granted it may not be as effective as shoulder belts but something is better than nothing at all.
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03-27-2013, 06:40 AM | #34 |
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If my wife and I were not wearing seat belts when the drunk hit us head on, I wouldn't be replying to this email. The drunk wasn't wearing his belt and his life ended at 26.
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03-27-2013, 08:09 AM | #36 |
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Period correct, NO, in this day and age of driving, Necessity.
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03-27-2013, 08:22 AM | #37 |
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Nothing I see is mentioned about rumble seat safety,if that is even possible. I don't have a rumble seat car presently but remember when I did have a 30 Model A and how my brother and I would load it up with our toddlers and drive all over without a thought. I really never consider much about the safety factor but the last few years Old Cars weekly has had several news stories of tragic accidents in most instances Model A roadsters. One of the most dangerous places to be in a Model A it seems is leaving a car show or cruise in front of a muscle car or street rod that you are slowing down. Now this is the thing that surprised me,in a rumble seat car hit from behind injury is not so much rear impact into the passengers , but neck or head injuries from the rumble seat lid slamming shut,especially small folk. How could you make this safer? Sure was a lot more fun years ago when this was never thought of or someone behind you was not texting. My wife and I are the only ones that ride in my 37 coupe, grandson is not allowed yet,by the time he is I probably won't be able to drive,neighbor kids are not allowed to go anywhere because their parents want me to not only have seatbelts but airbags also. Same thing was with my brothers 57 T-Bird , he had seat belts but no kids were allowed to ride in it because of no airbags. Couple of my old car buddies have opted for new Mustangs.
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03-27-2013, 09:18 AM | #38 |
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Hell ya you should have them. Take it from me. took my son w me to get tires. Started to rain. Slid off road. Threw myself in front of him. He got a scratch. I put my head through window. Right arm dented pass side of dash. Was only going a couple of miles to tire shop. Seatbelts are a must. Lap belt is ok. I guess. Its 2013... use a good 3 point belt if poss. Good luck. Happy and safe motoring.
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03-27-2013, 09:31 AM | #39 |
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Having worked for the Big 3 and talked with many safety engineers, I know seat belts generally have a pretty solid anchor point - not simply a bolt and washer through the floor. Has anybody welded a flat steel anchor across the bottom of the floor and then run the bolts through holes drilled through the steel? Seems to me this is a better anchor point...
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03-27-2013, 09:33 AM | #40 |
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I purchased a set from Juliano's with the lift-latch and roller retractors. They have them in a wide variety of colors to match nearly any interior. As stated by others, buy the large mounting plates that go under the car to anchor the belts securely. You don't want a small fender washer that could pull through the floor in an accident.
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