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Anteek29 · 05-12-2023, 08:54 AM

I plan to install front seat lap belts in my '55 Vicky and want to know the recommended horizontal spacing for the anchor bolts?

GLAmes · 05-12-2023, 05:03 PM

When I do my '54 I plan to measure the spacing on my other vehicles.

miker98038 · 05-12-2023, 05:52 PM

Since the 56’s came with optional belts, I’d guessing some were dealer installed. Those instructions will be out there someplace with the restoration guys. Should be close enough for a 55 or a 54. Crown Vic association maybe?

KULTULZ · 05-13-2023, 03:24 AM

See if this helps in anyway - https://www.ssnake-oyl.com/

Get back if not.

Anteek29 · 05-13-2023, 09:05 AM

Sorry...nothing helpful yet. I believe my answer will be to simply measure several installs at the next car show...no problem.

KULTULZ · 05-13-2023, 11:32 AM

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I have an INSTRUCTION SHEET here but it is pdf and the resolution is not that great.

Let me attach it to see if it comes through. CLICK on ATTACHED FILES.

The 1st gives the FORM PUBLICATION NOS from the ACCESSORY BELT KIT.

dmsfrr · 05-13-2023, 01:41 PM

Double check underneath the floor before poking any holes from the top. Having the frame, brake or fuel lines in the way just won't do.

Anteek29 · 05-13-2023, 06:57 PM

Dmsfrr...Duly noted, thanks!

Ole Don · 05-14-2023, 01:23 PM

I placed the center of mine near the hump, thinking the curved metal may be stronger. The outers were just beyond where the frame is Big deal was holes in the carpet. never try to drill carpet. It will be a mess. Best to use a hole punch from your gasket making kit against a 2x4 under the carpet. If you don't have one, make an X with a new sharp razor blade.

05-12-2023, 08:54 AM	#1
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 1,025	Seat Belt Spacing? I plan to install front seat lap belts in my '55 Vicky and want to know the recommended horizontal spacing for the anchor bolts? __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

05-12-2023, 05:03 PM	#2
GLAmes Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 354	Re: Seat Belt Spacing? When I do my '54 I plan to measure the spacing on my other vehicles. __________________ '54 Skyliner. As close to original as I could restore it to.

05-12-2023, 05:52 PM	#3
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,766	Re: Seat Belt Spacing? Since the 56’s came with optional belts, I’d guessing some were dealer installed. Those instructions will be out there someplace with the restoration guys. Should be close enough for a 55 or a 54. Crown Vic association maybe?

05-13-2023, 03:24 AM	#4
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A GALAXIE FAR, FAR AWAY Posts: 7,384	Re: Seat Belt Spacing? See if this helps in anyway - https://www.ssnake-oyl.com/ Get back if not. __________________ ***** "Last Sunday, I caught him makin' eyes at Idell Bushey durin' preachin'. And I know what they do up there in the hills when they say they're possum huntin'. They're just sittin' around the campfire, drinkin' hard cider, hittin' each other on the shoulder and hollerin' 'flinch!'." ― Charlene Darling (Daughter of Briscoe Darling)

05-13-2023, 09:05 AM	#5
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 1,025	Re: Seat Belt Spacing? Sorry...nothing helpful yet. I believe my answer will be to simply measure several installs at the next car show...no problem. __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

05-13-2023, 01:41 PM	#7
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,789	Re: Seat Belt Spacing? Double check underneath the floor before poking any holes from the top. Having the frame, brake or fuel lines in the way just won't do.

05-13-2023, 06:57 PM	#8
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 1,025	Re: Seat Belt Spacing? Dmsfrr...Duly noted, thanks! __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

05-14-2023, 01:23 PM	#9
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Seat Belt Spacing? I placed the center of mine near the hump, thinking the curved metal may be stronger. The outers were just beyond where the frame is Big deal was holes in the carpet. never try to drill carpet. It will be a mess. Best to use a hole punch from your gasket making kit against a 2x4 under the carpet. If you don't have one, make an X with a new sharp razor blade.