[Tigers] Seat Belts and Seat Slider

[Joel Martin]

Ok, after the first email from Michael King, I have found all three mounting points per side.  The panic has now subsided.  

My thought on the shoulder harness mounting point, which goes through the nice new vinyl side cover is to use a spacer through the vinyl as to not crush it.  Right track?
Regards and thank you.

Joel Martin
 


     On Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:16 AM, Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:
   

 MessageJoel     My Mk 1A has nuts welded underneath to the floor pan for the seat belts.  The nuts have a short shoulder machined into them so they stick up near flush to the inside floor pan. I believe those seat belt bolt positions were standard.  There is also a position for a shoulder harness belt on the rear wheel wells - mine were welded over. I see few choices if you welded up these positions.  You can drill new holes and weld nuts to the floor pan then touch up the paint.Bolt in hardware kit - bolt, large washer, nut - no paint touch upEyebolt hardware kit - eyebolt, large washer, nut - no paint touch up - hook and latch style seat belts required. If your buckled into the seat it  is not going to tip.If your concern is with the empty seat tipping - fasten that seat belt to limit its movement. Ron Fraser
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Subject: [Tigers] Seat Belts and Seat Slider

  I must confess, when doing metal and body work, I did not think ahead regarding seat belt mounting locations.  I know with 1968 and newer cars you are required to wear a seat belt but I am sure I want them on any car I drive. 
 So, what do people do regarding adding seat belts 'after' welding is out of the question with new paint completed and carpet installed?  My MGB has welded in captive nuts for belts and shoulder strap mounting points and I guess I was thinking the Tiger MK 1A had them as well - bad mistake.  Options now? 
 My other concern is with the seat slider where the seats 'raise/tip' forward with no way to hold back of seat frame from tipping forward in case of front end accident.  How have folks addressed this issue or is it a none issue? 
 Regards 
 Joel Martin
 



  
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