IML: 3-point belts in '64-'66

[Bob Schmitt <bsbrbank@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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

At 01:05 PM 6/10/2007, you wrote:
> I remember a discussion years ago about 3-point seatbelts and I believe
> that the '64 and up Imperials had an anchor point built into the roof
> structure that would serve for that type seat belt underneath the
> headliner above and behind the driver and front seat passenger seat.
> Has anyone with a '64/65/66 checked theirs to see?




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