3 point seat belt on a 65 Mustang coupe
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3 point seat belt on a 65 Mustang coupe
I know this is old hat, but has anyone installed a 3 point seat belt from NPD on a 65 Coupe? From the instructions it is not made to install anywhere above the seat only on the rear panel like you would have to do for a convertible. The instructions show installing it in the proper place but says for a 68-73 with an existing bolt already welded in. Need suggestions or the name of a company that has the proper hardware to install it higher than your shoulder where it should be. From all I have read installing lower than the shoulder could cause serious problems in a crash. I have read about this several times previously and felt most brands would install the same
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#3
check out my webpage. there's a section on installing 3 pt harness. The technique would be the same for a coupe but you'd need to fish the backing plate back up there. tack a clothes hangar wire to the plate to reach it back up in there.
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#5
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#6
This kit comes with everything you need
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#7
May want to check the Wesco belts out that have the longer sash. I ended up going that route since the regular sash the belt rode to high on my neck. They have a tool that shows you which one to select based on where the upper pivot point is. Should be mid point on rear window. Anything below the window - verts or above window calls for longer sash. If you decide to go with regular ones and black you can PM me. I got a set never used I'll let go cheap - just minues hardware which you can buy thru Wesco.
#8
May want to check the Wesco belts out that have the longer sash. I ended up going that route since the regular sash the belt rode to high on my neck. They have a tool that shows you which one to select based on where the upper pivot point is. Should be mid point on rear window. Anything below the window - verts or above window calls for longer sash. If you decide to go with regular ones and black you can PM me. I got a set never used I'll let go cheap - just minues hardware which you can buy thru Wesco.
#9
can't speak for 65 - but on my 70 belt rode too high on my neck. I'm 5' 10" - my wife is just over 5' - was not comfortable. Longer sash is just right. Wesco has some diagrams that gives some advice on which belt to use depending on where your mounting point is.
#10
I looked at the website last night. I think I might give the NPD a try since I have it installed except the bolt attached to the roof rail. Wesco is considerably less expensive and I might be forced to switch. I really think NPD needs to either include the roof rail plate or let you know it is not made to fit a pre-68 unless you mount it to the door frame which I keep reading is not really the safest place to mount it. The instructions plainly says it will fit a 68 up with an existing mount point in the roof, but the catalog doesn't mention this. Did you mount yours close to the opening? I might be able to fish it in more but it would be much easier closer to the opening. The instructions and pics were a great help. I am getting ready to call NPD and see how long this one is. Thanks.