IML: 64-66 3-Point Seat Belts

[Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Hi all -
>
> From my website, http://teamchicago.com/imperial/:
>
>One interesting project was installing shoulder belts for the front
>seats. I noticed a "ring fitting" in the middle of the roof mounted
>grab handle. Removing the chrome trim (for cleaning and sewing
>headliner tears) revealed a factory mounting hole for the fitting,
>but also a dealer-cut hole for access to the securing nut. Belts in
>1966 were probably a dealer-installed option. I bought new fittings
>and had shoulder/lap belts made by <http://www.deist.com/>Deist
>Safety (Glendale). The driver's side belt was easily installed and
>gave a feeling of great security. An access hole for the passenger's
>side was later cut in the inner roof panel and shoulder/lap belts
>installed for that side.
>
>Contact me directly if you need more details.  Belts now only have
>slight wear after 11-12 years of use.
>
>Bob

Bob;

Thanks for responding.  I am glad you did as safety in these cars is an 
important issue.  Your information must be what I remembered from years 
ago.  So the passenger side required a little more effort.

Joe S.


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