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Re: [TR] three point seat belts in a tr3

To: Lee&John Howard <leejohn7@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] three point seat belts in a tr3
From: "J.C. Hassall" <jhassall@blacksburg.net>
Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:10:30 -0400
On 8/5/2011 12:41 PM, Lee&John Howard wrote:
> Yes, but the problem with roll bars is that they restrict the seat's 
> backward slide. I, being 6 2" ,  had to remove mine to achieve a 
> modicum of comfort.  Maybe there's a roll bar that doesn't attach to 
> the floor right behind the seats.
> John Howard
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 7:40 AM, <pethier@comcast.net 
> <mailto:pethier@comcast.net>> wrote:
>
>     J.C., that's absolutely the way to go.  Don't forget to pad the
>     roll bar because you won't be wearing a helmet on the street.
>

John, I'm also 6'2" and seat adjustment isn't a problem because I 
fabricated a set of brackets (custom roll bar) which bolt to the frame, 
on which the bar is offset and angled to the rear.  There's a gnat's 
eyelash of clearance between the bar and the wheel arch, which leaves 
plenty of adjustment.  And as Phil mentioned, the bars are padded 
(padding must be removed to raise the top, but a small price to pay).  
If you're interested in fhaving a bar made, I can send pix.

jim

-- 
Jim Hassall
Blacksburg VA
'63 TR4 in autox preparation
99% finished, 90% to go


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