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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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I was wondering since first car that i will get is a 1964 1/2 Mustang should i invest in 5 point or 4 point seatbelts because my parents want me to be safe in it. If i do get in a wreck dont want my head through the steering wheel. And if so how exactly should i mount them to factory seats.
Old May 13, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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4 point. 5 is overkill.

the only way to mount either a 4 or 5 point system is a roll bar behind the driver seat. otherwise, they sell 3 point kits that arent that hard to install. if its a daily driver then i highly suggest a 3 point system over the race-intended 4 and 5 systems.
Old May 13, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Default RE: 5 point or 4 point

4 point. 5 is overkill.

the only way to mount either a 4 or 5 point system is a roll bar behind the driver seat. otherwise, they sell 3 point kits that arent that hard to install. if its a daily driver then i highly suggest a 3 point system over the race-intended 4 and 5 systems.
+1 or you could always wear a helmet...
Old May 13, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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LOL helmet...



Old May 13, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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I put three point in my 66 copupe. It took about 2 hours and was very simple. I had to drill two holes in the per side on the frame near the window. The bottom parts went into the factory mounts. You drill holes for a plate and you can hardley see it.

If your car have factory belts its a simple install. My came with complete instructions. I got it from CJ's but have seen them in every supplier cataloug I have.

I am under the impression that 4 or 5 point belts are for race cars and would be complete overkill on a street car.
Old May 13, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Both are overkill. Just install a good 3-point seatbelt setup. This was talked about in another thread yesterday I think.. My post and a link to a popular 3-point setup with drop sash

Enjoy
Old May 13, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Default RE: 5 point or 4 point

even 4 point is over kill. If your parents wanted you to be safe, they would not have let you buy classic mustang.

Just remember "real" classic owners dont need seat belts.
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