1964 Dart seat belts
What did you do for front shoulder belt mounting? What about the front seats that do not lock in the upright position?
Hi Joe,
Some answers to questions. I am in Australia, so not sure if some of our safety legislation translates across to you guys...
1. Front belts are lap-only, for these reasons:
When I had the hood lining out, I investigated welding plates into the roof frame (rails) but there was absolutely no easy way of getting the plates in there. Plan B was to fit plates into the inside of rear quarter panels above, and forward of the interior trim (hardtop). Disadvantage is they are lower than your shoulder, and would keep falling down to your elbow, like my mates Holden Monaro, BAD IDEA! Both these modifications would need to be signed off by an engineer, so I left it as per original, but brand new (Certified) seat belts were fitted.
2. Rear belts are lap-sash, which was necessary because our child is an age where they MUST ride in lap-sash belts or child restraint. I must admit to being a bit cheeky and replicating the factory (front) floor anchors and welding them in, same for parcel tray. Must have looked great, because the Registration Examiner never said a word...LOL
3. The seats do not lock, they have no provision to lock, and if I modified them I would need to get those modifications signed off by an engineer, so they are as per original.
Hope this helps...