<VV> seat belt crossover

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<"With bucket seats, the inner 
belt half is anchored behind the opposite seat."  So, if a passenger is 
present the belts will cross one another.  I only looked at the '66 manual 
(P 19) on this issue because I happen to have one handy.  I have no idea if 
the EM manuals make reference to this particular anomaly.>
 
Well, technically, no, at least in regard to the '62 and '63 manuals because 
the manuals themselves to do not mention seat belts.  However, if the optional 
seat belts were installed, there was a card board insert provided for the 
owner's manual that instructs users to utilize the inboard receptacle part of the 
buckle that is fastened to the floor behind the other seat (not one's own 
seat) just as you described.  I don't believe that the instruction is limited to 
bucket seats, however.
 
I've always wonder as to the reason for this and thought, perhaps, it might 
make sense for '62 and earlier Corvairs that did not have safety door latches 
because this set up would appear to be more likely to limit lateral movement of 
a belted driver/passenger out the door if it popped open during impact.  But 
that's just speculation on my part.
 
~Bill Stanley




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