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Topic: 68 Shoulder Harness
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1129
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-24-2001 05:33 PM
   
Did all 68 Mustangs have shoulder harnesses? When I rebuilt my Fastback it didn��t have the threaded piece welded into the roof in order to bolt the shoulder harness in. It also didn��t have any holes where the retainer clips screw into the roof. I added them anyway because I don��t like the taste of steering wheels, but that's another story.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-24-2001 07:35 PM
My son 68 did not have sholder belts with a early Dec 67 Build date.
My Fb has them with a July 24th '68 Build date..sam
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1129
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-24-2001 07:58 PM
My car was built in Metuchen and has a build date of December 27, 1968. I also picked up some kind of booklet that was sent to stockholders showing the new models for the year along with options and prices. It says that the front shoulder belts were a $23.38 option.I've got to check out this date thing! ------------------
68 S-code FB GT 4spd/3.25
68 J-code Coupe C4/3.00 PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3.55LS [This message has been edited by 68 S-code GT (edited 01-24-2001).]
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JT
Gearhead Posts: 186
From: Pearland, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-24-2001 08:18 PM
I have a '68 coupe with a build date of 12-13-67 at the San Jose plant. It does not have shoulder belts, but does have the mounting point for them under the headliner. I'm also going to add 3-point harnesses for safety reasons. ------------------
JT
1968 Coupe w/351W
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1129
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-24-2001 08:43 PM
Here are what the other 68s that I��ve owned had,Body Date Shoulder Harness
FB 05A Yes
Cp 24D Yes
FB 19F Yes
Cp 07B Yes All are Metuchen built cars except for the last one was built in San Jose.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-24-2001 08:57 PM
Could we be looking at a Federal Law change in Jan,1968(?) which the safety items were required?
sam
Our are NJ built too[This message has been edited by mustangs68 (edited 01-24-2001).]
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-24-2001 09:00 PM
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Originally posted by 68 S-code GT:
My car was built in Metuchen and has a build date of December 27, 1968. I also picked up some kind of booklet that was sent to stockholders showing the new models for the year along with options and prices. It says that the front shoulder belts were a $23.38 option.I've got to check out this date thing!
You mean DEC 67 right?
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1129
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-24-2001 09:29 PM
December 27th of 1967  [This message has been edited by 68 S-code GT (edited 01-24-2001).]
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-24-2001 09:38 PM
Also Keep in mind that there was a UAW strike also in 68..may or may not be a factor.
I know some items were deleted such as the knee padding on the dash after the strike..Anyone have details of the UAW strike. sam
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1129
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-25-2001 07:54 AM
This booklet that I mentioned talks about the strike a little but its all fluff. It was sent to the stockholders so I guess that explains the fluff.------------------
68 S-code FB GT 4spd/3.25
68 J-code Coupe C4/3.00 PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3.55LS
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1744
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-25-2001 11:43 AM
I have had two 68's, one with the shoulder belts one without. The belts were an option, they were not required by law until 1969. Not all 68's came with the upper mount either, come look at my current car, it sure isn't there.------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-25-2001 09:59 PM
Jay whats the date code on them you know.I also check my Option listing I recv'ed with my report from Marti for my 68 and the Shoulder belts are not listed.
sam
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Nos351C
Gearhead Posts: 3000
From: Rohnert Park, CA USA M&M member#591
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-25-2001 10:17 PM
My feb 16th 1968 San Jose built coupe has them,
my unknown date (built before it) most likely Dearborn built car doesn't have them. I will check for the mounts when the new headliner goes in.. ------------------
Marcus
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-26-2001 02:56 AM
My 2 cents' worth ... My January '68 San Jose car has them.
Simon
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-26-2001 08:00 AM
Re the UAW strike. I have a Marti printout on my San Jose 68 cvt. It's an early, 6065 th, car scheduled for production. It was actually built on Nov.17, l967, 63 days BEHIND schedule. Being a cvt, it does not have the 3 pt. belts. Also, it does not have the lower dash knee pad.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-26-2001 04:47 PM
Thanks MEllow,
Thats a very interesting tidbit there...Geeee my fb was only 3 day behined 
sam
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sounnder
Journeyman Posts: 30
From: Lompoc, Ca.
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-28-2001 11:34 PM
My 68 CS was built on 02-08-68 in San Jose and does not have the shoulder belts or the attaching points. Just for info.------------------
1968 GT/CS
1965 C code Fastback
(The Rust Bucket)
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1744
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-29-2001 10:00 AM
I'll check on that code as soon as I get the car back from the shop. I am having upper belt mounts fabricated and welded in. I sure hate not having a shop! Paying someone to do the easy stuff really gives me the red a$$!------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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JT
Gearhead Posts: 186
From: Pearland, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-06-2001 01:34 AM
My '68 coupe built in San Jose on 12-13-67 has the mounting ponits, but no shoulder harnesses. I plan on installing some from Soutnhern Rods. There web-sire is http://www.southernrods.com/------------------
JT
1968 Coupe w/351W
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1129
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-10-2001 04:39 PM
The coupe I have with an earl Feb build date has them but it also has the deluxe seatbelt option with light. All of the literature I have states that the deluxe seatbelt option includes the shoulder harness.------------------
68 S-code FB GT 4spd/3.25
68 J-code Coupe C4/3.00 PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3.55LS
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1129
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-18-2001 09:47 AM
Well I just got the printouts from Marti Auto Works on both of my cars. My fastback has no mention of the shoulder harness but it seems that it��s a low optioned GT. The Coupe has no mention of the shoulder harness but it has the deluxe belts and that would include the shoulder portion also.------------------
68 S-code FB GT 4spd/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code Cp Sprint"B" C4/3.00 PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3.55LS
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-18-2001 10:10 AM
Steve,
this is such and interesting thread to 68 owners mind if I save it and use on my site..as always link back to M&M and credit
sam
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 1129
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-18-2001 08:02 PM
I don��t see why not!
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460-67Stang
Gearhead Posts: 195
From: Southern Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-18-2001 09:29 PM
I believe all 67/68 Mustangs came with the square holes punched in the sheetmetal for the optional shoulder belts. Not many cars came with them though. Just saw a set of original shoulder belts at ebay as a matter of fact!I fabricated my own shoulder belt system using newer, self retracting belts. I don't have my car on the road yet, but I I've "driven" about 5k miles and they fit just fine. Take a look at: http://users3.50megs.com/brib/67shoulderbelts.htm Regards,
Brian
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-18-2001 10:31 PM
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Originally posted by mustangs68:
Steve,
this is such and interesting thread to 68 owners mind if I save it and use on my site..as always link back to M&M and credit
sam
No problem, Sam! ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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JT
Gearhead Posts: 186
From: Pearland, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-03-2001 12:23 AM
Hey Brian, great article. I'll be heading to my favorite salvage yard in search of a Hyundai.------------------
JT
1968 Coupe w/351W
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-03-2001 03:37 PM
Thanks Steve,
I harvested the Thread today..
Guys (68 Owners) see another good one we need to archive holler.
sam
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