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Ramblin Reck · 10-21-2021, 03:18 PM

No instructions came with them. Think i know what to do but looking for any advice I can get. Thanks Just for front two seats.

Rumble seat passenger will just get ejected. May offer a parachute.

V8COOPMAN · 10-21-2021, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramblin Reck

No instructions came with them. Think i know what to do but looking for any advice I can get. Thanks Just for front two seats.

Bolt to floor with reinforcements. DO NOT EVER bolt to CHASSIS! ! DD

19Fordy · 10-21-2021, 03:54 PM

If they are lap belts, install them so that the buckle is on the "inside strap" so that it doesn't keep falling out the car door. Also, Install them so that seat belts will accomodate folks of various statures when the seat is moved both all the way forward and all the way back. tack welded the nut to the large flat washer and used double sided tape to hold it in place as I didn't have a helper.

Duke · 10-22-2021, 12:41 AM

I like the style of floor anchors that Julianos sells vs the flat washer.

petehoovie · 10-22-2021, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

If they are lap belts, install them so that the buckle is on the "inside strap" so that it doesn't keep falling out the car door. Also, Install them with the seat moved all the way back so you can move your seat forward for folks of larger stature. i tack welded the nut to the large flat washer and used double sided tape to hold it in place as I didn't have a helper.

Ramblin Reck · 10-22-2021, 07:44 AM

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All good info for this Newbie. Thanks to all y'all! Should I use any kind of a sealant, like RTV, or Rust preventative? I know it is not a boat which is what I am used to drilling holes into, but this car is such a joy to drive, I want it to last another 82 years!

19Fordy · 10-22-2021, 08:10 AM

No sealant needed as water will not leak or seep in from under the floor board but, I would attach hardware to a painted surface. Here's a few more photos. My belts are 3 in wide.
Be sure NOT TO DRILL any holes in your mufflers or frame rails. Make sure your belts are installed so that they will "fit" both large and smaller folks when the seat has to be adjusted.

petehoovie · 10-22-2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

No sealant needed as water will not leak or seep in from under the floor board but, I would attach hardware to a painted surface. Here's a few more photos. My belts are 3 in wide.
Be sure NOT TO DRILL any holes in your mufflers or frame rails. Make sure your belts are installed so that they will "fit" both large and smaller folks when the seat has to be adjusted.

19Fordy · 10-22-2021, 05:08 PM

"Bigger is better." Thanks.

Krylon32 · 10-22-2021, 06:48 PM

I got everything to install belts in my 40 standard with a split bench seat moved back 3 inches from Julianos. I used the 72 in belts and they were non to long.

fortyonerag · 10-25-2021, 01:14 AM

I have installed mine in my 41 convert in the same manner as 19Fordy.

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but has anyone got a way to stop the 'short end' falling behind the seat when you sit down?

19Fordy · 10-25-2021, 06:39 AM

Would a piece of velcro work?

my4dv8 · 10-25-2021, 01:34 PM

Use at least a 2”x2” doubler plate on the floor top and bottom with a tack welded nut on the bottom and 2 rivets to hold the deal in place.

10-21-2021, 03:18 PM	#1
Ramblin Reck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 245	Seat Belts to be installed on a 1939 Convertible No instructions came with them. Think i know what to do but looking for any advice I can get. Thanks Just for front two seats. Rumble seat passenger will just get ejected. May offer a parachute.

10-22-2021, 12:41 AM	#4
Duke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 202	Re: Seat Belts to be installed on a 1939 Convertible I like the style of floor anchors that Julianos sells vs the flat washer.

10-22-2021, 07:44 AM	#6
Ramblin Reck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 245	Re: Seat Belts to be installed on a 1939 Convertible Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) All good info for this Newbie. Thanks to all y'all! Should I use any kind of a sealant, like RTV, or Rust preventative? I know it is not a boat which is what I am used to drilling holes into, but this car is such a joy to drive, I want it to last another 82 years!

10-22-2021, 05:08 PM	#9
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,923	Re: Seat Belts to be installed on a 1939 Convertible "Bigger is better." Thanks.

10-22-2021, 06:48 PM	#10
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,470	Re: Seat Belts to be installed on a 1939 Convertible I got everything to install belts in my 40 standard with a split bench seat moved back 3 inches from Julianos. I used the 72 in belts and they were non to long.

10-25-2021, 01:14 AM	#11
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 540	Re: Seat Belts to be installed on a 1939 Convertible I have installed mine in my 41 convert in the same manner as 19Fordy. I don't mean to hijack the thread, but has anyone got a way to stop the 'short end' falling behind the seat when you sit down?

10-25-2021, 06:39 AM	#12
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,923	Re: Seat Belts to be installed on a 1939 Convertible Would a piece of velcro work?

10-25-2021, 01:34 PM	#13
my4dv8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,111	Re: Seat Belts to be installed on a 1939 Convertible Use at least a 2”x2” doubler plate on the floor top and bottom with a tack welded nut on the bottom and 2 rivets to hold the deal in place.