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Richard kolin

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Has anyone installed 3 point retractable seat belt installation on 67 cuda fastback?
 
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I merged both of your threads. Double threads about the same subject get's real confusing in a real hurry. I will move it to the interiors section for you clean up the title and your first post.
 
Yes, it has been done. Shoulder belts came along in 69 Standard, but I believe were optional prior. Most 68-down cars do not have he factory threaded boss in the roof to install the sash but it can be added. Do a quick search, folks have figured out several different ways to add the threads. There are several companies that make 3 point retractable conversion belts.
 
dano said:
Yes, it has been done. Shoulder belts came along in 69 Standard, but I believe were optional prior. Most 68-down cars do not have he factory threaded boss in the roof to install the sash but it can be added. Do a quick search, folks have figured out several different ways to add the threads. There are several companies that make 3 point retractable conversion belts.
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Location for 3 point seat belt before coat hook or behind.
 
Richard kolin said:
Location for 3 point seat belt before coat hook or behind.
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1968 Barracuda fastback, driver's side.
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Latches were added to the hinged seat backs with the shoulder belts in 1968. Without those latches the seat back goes forward with you in a collision. The belt across your chest would hurt more? The crash test dummy knows.
Your 67 has the coat hook right above where the 2 side glasses meet. 68 and later has the shoulder belt anchor there. Coat hooks moved rearward about 3 inches. That coat hook sits on a wedge shaped bump out in the roof metal structure. Remove that bump out to put a belt anchor there, forfeit the cook hooks. There is a recent thread where the shoulder belt is anchored just below the quarter glass. Only install like this I have ever seen ( i should have saved that picture ). I dont think the metal there is strong enough for a belt anchor. Would have to lift the belt up and over your shoulder too. The only good point about that install was not having to get past the headliner to add a anchor.
 
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