Has anyone seen 3 point seat belts (Shoulder Belts) installed in a 2 dr. hard top ? Is there a kit ? I have lap belts now but I would feel better with more protection. ( 4 speed...... and I love to row the gears)
Has anyone seen 3 point seat belts (Shoulder Belts) installed in a 2 dr. hard top ? Is there a kit ? I have lap belts now but I would feel better with more protection. ( 4 speed...... and I love to row the gears)
Since there's no b-pillar it's hard to do on a HT and make it look right. I think most guys are using seats with integrated shoulder harnesses in hardtops, or just lap belts.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Just lap belts right now. I have seen one guy that welded pin between the roof supports then hang a hook on it. Reminds me of the Astro Van shoulder belts.
Take a look at how the belts are mounted in late model convertibles. In my 95 Trans Am they go down into the rear quarter area just behind the door.
Brian
Ecklars has this kit, for all 2 doors.
The shoulder harness attachment point is low below the window.
http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-sh...1955-1957.html
Instructions:
http://www.classicchevy.com/assets/p...evy/35-312.pdf
The pic (from Eckler's instructions) just looks dangerous as hell to me. It looks like it could break your shoulder/collarbone on impact. Not to mention the retractor looks bad where it is, and is right in the way of passengers trying to get into the back seat.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
AGREE 100%^^^^
We did a set for a friend who wanted 3 points in his coupe, but did not want to attach to the roof. We fitted the retractor inside the brace that can be seen in the Eckler's photos and cut a slot in the arm rest cover near the ash tray for the belt to come through. With the upper mount, we mounted it as high as possible on the inside panel. It is not perfect, in that it still draws across your shoulder, but a lot better than what Eckler's offers. Sorry, I don't have any photos handy.
Cheers, Des
Look at how the shoulder belts are done on an early 70s car like a Chevelle hardtop. The shoulder belt is a separate piece, attached to the roof rail. It's not retractable, but it's anchored in the correct location for proper function.
Rick that's how I was thinking of doing my 55. 73 montie carlo was done like that. But my headliner will be on a board so I can make a panel like the early 70's.
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