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Topic: The seatbelt question
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 919
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-18-2000 11:59 PM
   
Since safety is always an important factor, im gonna try to get 3pt belts to stick into BeeBop (and maybe some newer, safer seats as well  )
so my question is, how much do the 3pt belt kits cost - where can i get them - and how hard are they to install????
anyone else put 3pts into their '65-'66?
thanks everybody  ------------------
1965 Coupe "BeeBop"
Straight "6"
3-spd manual w/Hurst Shift
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 10785
From: Buckroe Beach,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-19-2000 10:00 AM
Ice,
I dont know the price but if you go to Stef Roberts website theres a link to a fellow who done a 65-66 3pt. conversion..(need link go to my site www.mustangs68.com go into Projects and click on seatbelts an it will take you to Stefs page.)
sam
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 919
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-21-2000 07:04 PM
anybody else? ------------------
1965 Coupe "BeeBop"
Straight "6"
3-spd manual w/Hurst Shift
https://mustangsandmore.com//ubb/TheIceman.html
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 192
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 11-21-2000 07:51 PM
Yes, recent Mustang mag had a write up. Will get the info when I get home. Always looking for ways to make the Stang safer.------------------
Candy Apple
66' Coupe
15" Styled Steel Wheels
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 2074
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-21-2000 07:58 PM
I've been watching this thread too. The '66 doesn't have the shoulder belt attachment point under the headliner, so I dunno. Have thought about shoulder straps that attach to the floor behind the drivers seat for racing, but that's pretty clumbsy for street use. Come on folks! ------------------
SteveW So many Chebbies, so little time!
M&M member #427
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 14060
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-21-2000 08:50 PM
What if you used a set-up like in a modern convertible? With the retractor near the floor and the D ring at the window.------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Webmaster -- MCA # 47773 Have rice for dinner, not transportation!
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pthornton
Gearhead Posts: 345
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-21-2000 08:52 PM
Found this.------------------
Randy Thornton
1970 302 BOSS [This message has been edited by pthornton (edited 11-21-2000).]
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 208
From: South River, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-21-2000 09:15 PM
Why not do what Ford did in 68?
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 10785
From: Buckroe Beach,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-21-2000 10:04 PM
That's it,
thanks Randy
sam
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 919
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-21-2000 10:20 PM
Sam, yep ive checked that link to Stephanies website as well as the one for '65-'66 stangs -- very informative (hopefully i wont have to resort to it though! haha )are there any other ways or places i could stick the belts??? (like steve said)
i would like to do racing harnesses (a guy on the corral auction block is selling two professional black velour buckets for only $275 - with the back seat he wants $375 - that are set up for 4-pt or 5-pt racing belts.... hmmmmmmm) thanks again everybody, more posts more posts ! hehe 
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1965 Coupe "BeeBop"
Straight "6"
3-spd manual w/Hurst Shift
https://mustangsandmore.com//ubb/TheIceman.html
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 192
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 11-21-2000 10:32 PM
These aren't for racing obviously but don't look too bad for street use. The write up is in the Sept. Issue of Mustang & Fords. The vendor is:Pony car sales & restoration
Dept. MF
805 W. Collins St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 639-4457 Maybe they have a racing option also.
I just put extra long belts on the attaching point on the rear outside belt and put two on the inside front belt. It doesn't interfere with the few passangers I have back there and it's not a problem as long as you don't put it on until they are in. Makes me feel better as a driver. Of course I don't do the racing thing.
The 66' 65' don't appear to have the structure overhead for that kind of stress. I wouldn't trust it. Just a suggestion.
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Candy Apple
66' Coupe
15" Styled Steel Wheels
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 1358
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 11-22-2000 07:10 AM
The ad in Mustang Illustrated doesnt't have price but I called them and I believe the price is $190 for the front. If your car need a headliner, it is not difficult to put a mount in ala '68. > Their ad showed the belts being used in a 65 cvt Their no. is 714 639-4457-Pony CAr Concepts&Restoration, Orange, Ca. 92867
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larrym
Journeyman Posts: 80
From: Ventura, CA
Registered: Sep 99
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posted 11-22-2000 10:57 AM
I seen some very sanitary and innovative solutions to the three point seat belt problem. Here's one, I have others but I need to search for them. http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/track/1943/sped2/shharnes.html ------------------
Larry
67 fastback restomod 351W
68 convertible 289 C code
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Liv*N*Lrn
Gearhead Posts: 95
From: Essex Jct. VT. USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-22-2000 08:44 PM
Not sure if the mounting holes in a '67 are there in your car but I found this installation very cheap easy and sound. http://home.fuse.net/bri_b/
It even shows how to do the rear seats. The guy who wrote it is also helpful, he actually sent me a set of the j-nuts needed for no charge!
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 919
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-23-2000 12:01 AM
Thanks everybody, now I have somethin to work with
have a good one yall ------------------
1965 Coupe "BeeBop"
Straight "6"
3-spd manual w/Hurst Shift
https://mustangsandmore.com//ubb/TheIceman.html
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