<VV> Did 1962 Corvairs have seatbelts??

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In ordering our '62 700 wagon, my dad ordered full belts, front and back,
and made us kids wear them. I've been wearing seatbelts ever since. Even
saved me a few times. Like when I "test" rolled a Corvair (and a Fiero),
and T-boned a Ford wagon that pulled out in front of my '65 Monza coupe.
I'm happy to report that there is no doubt that the Corvair is safe!

-Mark


> [Original Message]
> From: <Wrsssatty at aol.com>
> Subject: <VV> Did 1962 Corvairs have seatbelts??
>
> <Did 1962 Corvairs have seatbelts?? >
>  
> No, not as standard equipment.  '62 Corvairs did, for the first time, 
come 
> from the factory with mounting holes drilled in the floors for the  
> installation of lap belts for front, outboard positions.  Thus, little 
plugs found 
> under the carpet or rubber mat could be popped out and optional seat 
belts 
> easily bolted in for the driver and one front passenger.  Some states  
> began requiring this front lap belt mounting provision for cars beginning
with  
> the 1962 model year.  I know, for instance, that Ohio did.
>  
> ~Bill Stanley
>