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Pro-T Rob
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From: Monroe, LA - USA
Registered: May 2001

posted 06-14-2001 12:48 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pro-T Rob   Click Here to Email Pro-T Rob     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
One aspect of the resto-mod of my '65 fastback is to try and bring passenger safety up to modern specs. My original plan was to add a two (or four) point roll bar and attach a modern inertia reel seatbelt system. I'd throw in a basic four-point harness, but I'd like to create more of a modern factory esthetic without jumping straight to "racetrack extreme".

Has anyone successfully done this and had it turn out to be an attractive install? I probably won't dive deep into figuring this particular install out until I go hands on with that part of the interior. I'm hoping to catch some insight from anyone who's been through the trial & error with this.

When the time comes, if it doesn't look like I'll be able to manage a clean install then I'll probably throw in the Shelby style, roll br mounted restraints. I'd rather take the extra steps and go with the modern inertia reel idea though. Anyone seen this done?

Rob

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steve'66
Gearhead

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From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000

posted 06-14-2001 09:58 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Rob,

Check this out.

http://members.aol.com/stefrobrts/seatbelt.htm
Edit {That site no longer works... Maybe someone else has a link to seatbelt installations?}

On a '65-'67 you'll have to weld in the upper attaching point above the headliner. Others have welded in a threaded peice to the top of the door post. Good luck,

SteveW

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John Z
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From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99

posted 06-14-2001 10:35 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for John Z   Click Here to Email John Z     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Steph's home page is http://home.pacifier.com/~dnstoys/mustang.htm
She installed a roll bar in a 68 to hang seat belts from and doesn't like the look so she is going to a plan B. Also check out http://www.mustangsafety.com/
and for ideas that work in a Falcon, check out http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Track/1943/

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mellowyellow
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From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000

posted 06-14-2001 11:25 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for mellowyellow     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Try Pony car Sales & service 714-639-4457 They market a 3 point system, that Jim Smart, of M & Fords put in a 65 Mustang. It looks like a good installation.

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Pro-T Rob
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From: Monroe, LA - USA
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posted 06-14-2001 02:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pro-T Rob   Click Here to Email Pro-T Rob     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Perfect guys - Thanks!

Rob

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John Z
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From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99

posted 06-15-2001 02:08 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for John Z   Click Here to Email John Z     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I knew there was another page out there, seat belts from the junk yard.
http://brib.users3.50megs.com/67shoulderbelts.htm

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