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Synchro909 · 10-26-2016, 06:37 PM

Guys, there has been a bit said recently about seat belts in Model As and I have contributed what I did in my '28 and '29 cars. I also have a 1930 CCPU and want to fit seat belts to it. I think a lap belt will do for the passenger but because of the steering column, I want better for the driver. As far as I can see, a lap-sash arrangement would be the most realistic option but the attachment for the top end of the sash is a problem as the pillar is wood. I'm looking for ideas please.
My first thought is to put a steel upright behind the wooden B pillar and support the top end of it by running a horizontal steel piece over the door opening and attaching to the top of the A pillar. Those pieces would be hollow rectangular tubing with at least 3mm walls. (1/8 inch). To attach the upright at the bottom end, I'm looking at bolting a solid piece of angle iron across the floor behind the seat and fixing to that. The lap belts would also attach to it.
What comments and/or improvements do you have?

Bob C · 10-26-2016, 07:52 PM

April 2007 Street Rodder Magazine has an article on installing angle iron in the door pillar and three point belts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Rodde...8AAOSw5ZBWKsjR

Bob

Synchro909 · 10-26-2016, 08:40 PM

Thanks Bob. At $37 to get it here, that might be a bit pricey. I like the angle iron idea though. HHMMMMM

Bob C · 10-26-2016, 09:38 PM

Here's one in Australia that didn't sell, maybe he still has it.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CAR-MAGAZ...p2047675.l2557

Bob

Synchro909 · 10-26-2016, 10:39 PM

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Bob,
I've sent him a message - let's hope!
Anybody else got any in put?

10-26-2016, 06:37 PM	#1
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Seat belt in a 1930 CCPU Guys, there has been a bit said recently about seat belts in Model As and I have contributed what I did in my '28 and '29 cars. I also have a 1930 CCPU and want to fit seat belts to it. I think a lap belt will do for the passenger but because of the steering column, I want better for the driver. As far as I can see, a lap-sash arrangement would be the most realistic option but the attachment for the top end of the sash is a problem as the pillar is wood. I'm looking for ideas please. My first thought is to put a steel upright behind the wooden B pillar and support the top end of it by running a horizontal steel piece over the door opening and attaching to the top of the A pillar. Those pieces would be hollow rectangular tubing with at least 3mm walls. (1/8 inch). To attach the upright at the bottom end, I'm looking at bolting a solid piece of angle iron across the floor behind the seat and fixing to that. The lap belts would also attach to it. What comments and/or improvements do you have? __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

10-26-2016, 07:52 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,753	Re: Seat belt in a 1930 CCPU April 2007 Street Rodder Magazine has an article on installing angle iron in the door pillar and three point belts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Rodde...8AAOSw5ZBWKsjR Bob

10-26-2016, 08:40 PM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Seat belt in a 1930 CCPU Thanks Bob. At $37 to get it here, that might be a bit pricey. I like the angle iron idea though. HHMMMMM __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

10-26-2016, 09:38 PM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,753	Re: Seat belt in a 1930 CCPU Here's one in Australia that didn't sell, maybe he still has it. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CAR-MAGAZ...p2047675.l2557 Bob

10-26-2016, 10:39 PM	#5
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Seat belt in a 1930 CCPU Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bob, I've sent him a message - let's hope! Anybody else got any in put? __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.