At 05:08 PM 4/30/98 -0500, Robert Whitman wrote:
>I was asked by a friend when seatbelts became mandatory. I didn't have
>the answer. Do you know?
>This made me think about other federal mandates imposed on cars and what
>year we see these changes. Knowing these helps me i.d. the year a car
>was made. I can't remember them all. I would like to know when these
>(and maybe a few other) regulations came into effect. Can anyone out
>there "fill in the blanks"?
>
>Seat belts: ? 1966
>back up lights: 1966? Yes
>hazard flashers: 1966? No..probably 68.
>side marker lights: 1968 Yes
>Brake lights: You mean two of them? Not sure...I would guess mid 60s
>high beam: ? 1930s, sealed beams were introduced in 1940
>center-mount brake light: 1986
>turn signals:? Still optional in early 60s
>5mph bumper (front): 1973 I think it was 1974...look at a 73 camaro.
>5mph bumper (rear): 1974 I think it was 3mph on the back bumper
>"unleaded fuel only": 1973? (does this also signify the beginning
> of the catalytic converter?)
Catalytic converters were introduced in 75 to meet tougher emissions
standards, not all cars needed them, and not all cars were required to use
unleaded.
>passive restraint: 1990?
>Any more of note: 19??
dual master cylinders, 1967 or 68
Collapsing steering columns, 68
Park lights stay on with headlights, about 1970
Now, what does this have to do with Forward Look? :) I guess the
turnsignals would be of interest...they were optional back in the early years.
Jim
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