>IMHO ("In my humble opinion"), lap belts or shoulder belts to protect the ones >you love are well worth the non-originality. I've been told by judges that NO >points should ever taken off for seat belts, fire extinguishers, or sealed beam >headlights, as they are such important safety items in an older car. Maybe it's >because I was born after mandatory seat belts, or maybe it's from having walked >away from a few serious accidents, but I'm glad there's belts in my Plymouth. > I have to agree with Dave. It's not the fact that it's the law and a "Big Brother" issue to me. I want my family to be safe. There's NO WAY my two year old is setting foot in my Plymouth until there is a properly secured child seat in the back (tether in the package shelf as well). This way, I know he will stay put in his seat, and won't climb around, trying to open the doors etc. There will also be lap belts in the front as well. Those door latches don't really seem like they'd withstand an impact at over 40mph, and flying out of my car at speed doesn't really sound like a good time.. Todd
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