[Roadsters] FW: 3-point belts on 69-70 Roadsters?

[RWM]

Same for the '68 and '69, same mounting points. The shoulder mount on 
the wheel well arch is really too low to avoid spinal compression.

Had a '64 VW Bug ordered new with optional lap and shoulder belts; first 
of any of our cars to have them.

- Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex



On 1/6/2016 1:22 PM, Jerry Krakauer via Datsun-roadsters wrote:
>
> The 3 point belts started with the 67 ½ roadsters. Ahead of the 
> federal requirement which  started in 1973. (same with the locking 
> steering column). I’ve owned my 67 ½ 2L since new, so I’m certain of 
> this. The shoulder belt was anchored to the rear wheel well by a large 
> chromed bolt and hooked into the lap belt at the back of the buckle 
> inside the webbing  and was detachable. This arrangement might be a 
> bit different for high windshield models.
>
> Jerry Krakauer
>
> SRL311 00099
>
> *From:*Datsun-roadsters 
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *Mark 
> Hatch via Datsun-roadsters
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 06, 2016 12:35 PM
> *To:* datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net 
> <mailto:datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Roadsters] 3-point belts on 69-70 Roadsters?
>
> To add my 2 bits here….
>
> I had 3 points with my ’69 2000. But the straps were rotten and the 
> buckles were corroded. I got them re-chromed and new straps at Snake 
> Oyl (www.ssnake-oyl.com <http://www.ssnake-oyl.com>). Wasn’t cheap, 
> the total was on the order of $600 a couple years ago.
>
> If I was going to do this again, I would buy a nice after-market roll 
> bar with a center bar. Put in a 5 point system with a rear facing stop 
> light. David Premo 67’2000 is the ideal setup here. My guess is total 
> would be on the order of a few bucks more, but much safer all around!
>
> Mark
>

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