[FC] Adding shoulder belts (Bill McCurdy)

Bill McCurdy eurobilly at gmail.com
Wed Sep 7 12:30:58 EDT 2011 

Thanks to all that responded! I really appreciate all the responses
and detail; it sure does make the planning process easier! Regarding
the placement of the lower bracket - which attaches the recoil and
lock mechanism - are there any rules in regards to making sure the dog
catches on or just after impact/hard braking?
Thanks again!
Bill





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>    4. Re: Adding shoulder belts (Mikeamauro at aol.com)
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> Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:55:58 -0700
> From: "J Corey" <jcorey at escapees.com>
> Subject: Re: [FC] Adding shoulder belts
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> From: Bill McCurdy <eurobilly at gmail.com>
> Subject: [FC] Adding shoulder belts
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org
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> I recently purchased a 1961 Greenbrier. I am new to FC's and looking forward
> to this build!  I am looking for information on/experiences with
> updating the front bench of the Greenbrier with shoulder harnesses. All
> ears!
> Thanks
> --
> ~Bill
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
>
> I added shoulder belts to my 62 Greenie. Bought a set on EBay.  Mounted
> lower brackets on floor.  Took care to drill into gas tank. (VBG). I mounted
> upper bracket on a small steel plate, which I then attached to pillar with
> tech screws.  Drilled a hole in pillar behind plate to clear bracket bolt.
> My intention is to weld the bracket in place.  It's on the list.  Meantime,
> belt works quite well, retracts fine.  Project was easy, except for dropping
> the tank to fix the hole!  Too late we get smart.
>
> Jim Corey
> 62 Greenie, 63 vert
> 64 coupe, 66 sedan
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 22:25:16 -0400
> From: "steven at sashimi.org" <steven at sashimi.org>
> Subject: Re: [FC] Adding shoulder belts
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org
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> Here are pictures of my 3 point belt installation
> http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560505690TOjCdw?vhost=good-times
>
> Steve
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: J Corey jcorey at escapees.com
> Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:55:58 -0700
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: [FC] Adding shoulder belts
>
>
>
> From: Bill McCurdy <eurobilly at gmail.com>
> Subject: [FC] Adding shoulder belts
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org
>
> I recently purchased a 1961 Greenbrier. I am new to FC's and looking forward
> to this build!  I am looking for information on/experiences with
> updating the front bench of the Greenbrier with shoulder harnesses. All
> ears!
> Thanks
> --
> ~Bill
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
>
> I added shoulder belts to my 62 Greenie. Bought a set on EBay.  Mounted
> lower brackets on floor.  Took care to drill into gas tank. (VBG). I mounted
> upper bracket on a small steel plate, which I then attached to pillar with
> tech screws.  Drilled a hole in pillar behind plate to clear bracket bolt.
> My intention is to weld the bracket in place.  It's on the list.  Meantime,
> belt works quite well, retracts fine.  Project was easy, except for dropping
> the tank to fix the hole!  Too late we get smart.
>
> Jim Corey
> 62 Greenie, 63 vert
> 64 coupe, 66 sedan
>
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> Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 05:43:25 -0400 (EDT)
> From: N2VZD at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [FC] Adding shoulder belts (RAMPY)
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> that was going to MY question today , a rampy will be different upper
> mount. i have been trying to get to that job for years. i bought some nice
> tan
> belt kit from clark's a long time ago intending to put a reinforcing piece
> up  behind that panel. i welded a seat belt size nut to a thick steel bar
> that  pushes up under that panel. i plan on figuring a comfortable height
> for
> it ,  then drilling a hole for that bolt. my only hold up was / is a neater
> way to  store the belt. your retractor looks ok to me.  i cant wait to play
> with it  on crampy and rampy. thanks for the pictures.
> regards, Tim Colson
> 63   rampside
> 61? crampside
> 61   lakewood
> 64   monza coupe   all need something finished  up...
>
>
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> Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 08:02:25 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Mikeamauro at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [FC] Adding shoulder belts
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> Here are mine; the Andover part numbers are shown within the pictures:
> _http://rides.webshots.com/album/47500311dmuIHr_
> (http://rides.webshots.com/album/47500311dmuIHr)
>
> Mike Mauro
>
>
> In a message dated 9/6/2011 10:24:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> steven at sashimi.org writes:
>
> Here are  pictures of my 3 point belt  installation
> http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560505690TOjCdw?vhost=good-times
>
> Steve
>
> Original  Message:
> -----------------
> From: J Corey jcorey at escapees.com
> Date:  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:55:58 -0700
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org
> Subject: Re:  [FC] Adding shoulder belts
>
>
>
> From: Bill McCurdy  <eurobilly at gmail.com>
> Subject: [FC] Adding shoulder belts
> To:  corvanatics at corvair.org
>
> I recently purchased a 1961 Greenbrier. I am  new to FC's and looking
> forward
> to this build!  I am looking for  information on/experiences with
> updating the front bench of the Greenbrier  with shoulder harnesses. All
> ears!
> Thanks
> --
> ~Bill
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
>
> I added  shoulder belts to my 62 Greenie. Bought a set on EBay.  Mounted
> lower  brackets on floor.  Took care to drill into gas tank. (VBG). I
> mounted
> upper bracket on a small steel plate, which I then attached to  pillar with
> tech screws.  Drilled a hole in pillar behind plate to  clear bracket bolt.
> My intention is to weld the bracket in place.   It's on the list.  Meantime,
> belt works quite well, retracts  fine.  Project was easy, except for
> dropping
> the tank to fix the  hole!  Too late we get smart.
>
> Jim Corey
> 62 Greenie, 63  vert
> 64 coupe, 66  sedan
>
>
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~Bill

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