1970 Cutlass Convertible Seat Belts w/shoulder belts
#1
1970 Cutlass Convertible Seat Belts w/shoulder belts
Subject heading says it all. I'd prefer black but I think I'm gonna be flexible unless someone out there makes repros... haven't figured that out yet.
#3
i had a set made..but have moved 3 times and havent been able to find the lengths etc..i just used a few sets i had lying around..and had a guy put on webbing..that was way before anything was repopped..
id ask for some measurements and pics and copy them..
id ask for some measurements and pics and copy them..
#4
I thought I posted those measurements before but I can't find them. I've done some research on 3 point belts. Specifically on the fact that in these old convertible the mounting point for the shoulder belt is low. Basically the point that a shoulder belt should be mounted is 15 degrees above or below the shoulder of the occupant. In these old convertibles its about 30 degrees below the shoulder, articles I read said that could be dangerous - just an FYI
#6
Hey that's really nice of you. I think I am just gonna help her sell this one as is, at least at first. If it doesn't bring a number she likes, I'll take it and fix it up for me.
#12
Steven you are correct. The convertibles used a one large bolt & nut mount that mounted to the convertible top frame behind the cylinder cover. They had a plastic sleeve that protected the fabric from wear that slipped between the cylinder cover and the side panel. I just removed a pair of these from a convertible I am junking but did not have time to get pictures of them yet. That style of buckle pictured above was often used in Chevys and Pontiacs.
#13
Pics?
Stumbled into this thread - I didn't even know shoulder belts were available for a convertible. Can some post pics so I can see how they look and are mounted? I already see where I can purchase them but have no idea how/where they are mounted in the car. It will make my wife very happy. Thanks!
#15
See post #4, although they do add a sense of safety and I am not an MD, you can let your wife know thee is research out there that says they can do more harm than good. I only put them on occasionally, since they stay in a fix position (unlike modern ones that only have tension when stopping) they can get uncomfortable too.
#17
See post #4, although they do add a sense of safety and I am not an MD, you can let your wife know thee is research out there that says they can do more harm than good. I only put them on occasionally, since they stay in a fix position (unlike modern ones that only have tension when stopping) they can get uncomfortable too.
If nothing else, they may save you from being thrown from the car, especially in a rollover, but Im not sure I want to be IN the car during a roll over either.
#18
Yep, I tell people my old convertibles are basically a motorcycle with two extra wheels, you need to be very aware when driving them and I learned the hard way this weekend even when opening a door when parked.
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