Jim, I went with Simpson. Y type over the shoulder connected to the
original bolt on the rear wheel mounting point. Lap belts fit the original
points on a high windshield car. Some other companies are less expensive,
on the "new" car, I have RJS I believe.
mike faggart
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Cawrse" <nqrithjim@hotmail.com>
To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Cc: "Mark Dent" <mark@dealermats.com>
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 6:04 AM
Subject: Early Roadster Seatbelts
> For all:
> Recently my trusty better half was asking me what would happen
> in a serious roadster accident, and I said death was a good possibility.
> She said what could be done. I said "use the agility to drive around
> the problem".....well after some silence on her part I said I could back
fit
> a
> sliding steering shaft, so at least the driver didnt get his chest
> crushed so bad...and I could put in some cool race style seatbelts.
>
> She likes the seat belt idea!....So, I really like the rather revealing
> adds in Grassroots Motorsports, but have no idea what would be
> best for a roadster. (you know, "Id feel naked without my Safe-T-Quip
> Belts" or whatever...) Mine is a early 67, no headrests, just
> seatbelts. I made sure the seatbelt anchors were very good
> when I rebuilt the car, and in fact put in some grade 8 bolts.
> Are there belts out there that will use the existing mounting
> spots? I think I would like the two straps over the shoulder
> sort of deal, not too interested in a crotch strap.
>
> Bottom line, what is cost effective, good looking, that others
> would recommend????
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Jim
> Chesapeake, Va
> 67 pushrod 2L 5spd
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