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29Cabriolet · 03-22-2016, 07:59 AM

Hi All!
I am about to install seat belts in my Cab so I'm looking for advice and/or suggestions on that from any one who has done an installation on a 68A or similar body style. I searched the forum but did not find anything that specific. I did read about Juliano's retractables with the anchor plates they offer. So far that seems the best option depending on the complexity of the installation. i.e. would I need to do any modifications? How or where are the backing plates attached?
Many thanks for any and all suggestions on Juliano's (or maybe an alternate source) as well as installation tips!

Lona · 03-22-2016, 08:39 AM

Google "put 3 point retractable seat belts in roadster" to see a ford barn post on the subject. PM me if I can help.

Glen

Barry B./ Ma. · 03-22-2016, 12:39 PM

I put lap belts in my 30 roadster and it was simple but maybe the cabriolet is different. I mounted a 1/4"x 4" steel plate full length under the rumble seat riser then drilled and mounted the anchor bolts and threaded the belts under the backrest cushion and above the base cushion. I think Bruce Adams of L.I. NY has belts installed on his 30 cabriolet.

5window · 03-22-2016, 12:52 PM

Not sure about your installation but Andover Restraints has some nice belts at a good price and they're DOT approved. I put a set in my OT '31.

29Cabriolet · 03-22-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry B./ Ma.

I put lap belts in my 30 roadster and it was simple but maybe the cabriolet is different. I mounted a 1/4"x 4" steel plate full length under the rumble seat riser then drilled and mounted the anchor bolts and threaded the belts under the backrest cushion and above the base cushion. I think Bruce Adams of L.I. NY has belts installed on his 30 cabriolet.

Thanks Barry! PM sent

Russ B · 03-23-2016, 01:23 PM

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On my 68A, I bolted the outer anchor mounts through the wood rails with a 3" or so flat washer drilled and nailed to the bottom of the rails. It sits outside the frame rails, so I had to place a smaller hole saw hole through the splash apron for access and clearance. I mounted the inside anchor bolts to an aftermarket body cross channel (36080 is Bratton's part number) using the wider channel of the three. I modified it to sit under the rumble seat floor pan, and fabricated ends wrapped around the top of the wood rails and bolted down to the body by the anchor bolts (at the center seat belt bolts) and the number 5 body to frame bolts on the outside.

I felt this was a reasonably strong set of anchors, all things considered. I did the work when I replaced all body wood and floor sheet metal. It would be more difficult to do this way if the body was not in some state of disassembly.

03-22-2016, 07:59 AM	#1
29Cabriolet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 267	Another Seat Belt Thread Hi All! I am about to install seat belts in my Cab so I'm looking for advice and/or suggestions on that from any one who has done an installation on a 68A or similar body style. I searched the forum but did not find anything that specific. I did read about Juliano's retractables with the anchor plates they offer. So far that seems the best option depending on the complexity of the installation. i.e. would I need to do any modifications? How or where are the backing plates attached? Many thanks for any and all suggestions on Juliano's (or maybe an alternate source) as well as installation tips!

03-22-2016, 08:39 AM	#2
Lona Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gloucester, Va Posts: 464	Re: Another Seat Belt Thread Google "put 3 point retractable seat belts in roadster" to see a ford barn post on the subject. PM me if I can help. Glen __________________ '31 Model A Deluxe Roadster '31 Chrysler Model 70 Sedan '88 Pontiac Fiero GT '36 Auburn Boattail Speedster replica

03-22-2016, 12:39 PM	#3
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: Another Seat Belt Thread I put lap belts in my 30 roadster and it was simple but maybe the cabriolet is different. I mounted a 1/4"x 4" steel plate full length under the rumble seat riser then drilled and mounted the anchor bolts and threaded the belts under the backrest cushion and above the base cushion. I think Bruce Adams of L.I. NY has belts installed on his 30 cabriolet.

03-22-2016, 12:52 PM	#4
5window Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisburg,PA Posts: 938	Re: Another Seat Belt Thread Not sure about your installation but Andover Restraints has some nice belts at a good price and they're DOT approved. I put a set in my OT '31.

03-23-2016, 01:23 PM	#6
Russ B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Millbrae, CA Posts: 504	Re: Another Seat Belt Thread Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) On my 68A, I bolted the outer anchor mounts through the wood rails with a 3" or so flat washer drilled and nailed to the bottom of the rails. It sits outside the frame rails, so I had to place a smaller hole saw hole through the splash apron for access and clearance. I mounted the inside anchor bolts to an aftermarket body cross channel (36080 is Bratton's part number) using the wider channel of the three. I modified it to sit under the rumble seat floor pan, and fabricated ends wrapped around the top of the wood rails and bolted down to the body by the anchor bolts (at the center seat belt bolts) and the number 5 body to frame bolts on the outside. I felt this was a reasonably strong set of anchors, all things considered. I did the work when I replaced all body wood and floor sheet metal. It would be more difficult to do this way if the body was not in some state of disassembly.