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Re: [oletrucks] three point seatbelts in a large window 56

To: chevytruck <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] three point seatbelts in a large window 56
From: Steven Stuckmeyer <slstu51@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 19:17:42 -0700 (PDT)
Carl,
Could you you tell me the length of the seat in the 97 Park Ave please?
I was thinking about looking for one of those. Thanks in advance
Steve Stuckmeyer
51 3100
St Peters, MO

Carl & Becky Ham <the_hams@hotmail.com> wrote:
Harry:
My '97 Park Avenue has them and I recently rode in a 2001 Park Avenue that 
was the same. Got to assume at least from '97 to '01 they all are that way. 
Sorry I can't be of more help.

Carl Ham
'56 Chevy TF Stepside
Pontiac, IL


>From: "Spencer" 
>To: "Carl & Becky Ham" 
>,,,,
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] three point seatbelts in a large window 56 chevy 
>1/2 ton?
>Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2003 12:27:56 -0700
>
>Carl. Do you know what years Buick had the seats with the built in 
>shoulder
>belts? Thanks.
>
>Harry
>1955 1st Series Chevy
>Reno, NV
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Carl & Becky Ham 
>To: ; ; ;
>
>Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 7:43 AM
>Subject: RE: [oletrucks] three point seatbelts in a large window 56 chevy
>1/2 ton?
>
>
> > I believe Juliano's web site has some information on installing 3 point
> > belts in a big window cab. They recommend cutting out a thin section
> > between the rear window and door frame and welding-in a piece they sell
>with
> > a nut welded to the back side for the shoulder anchor bolt.
> >
> > I was thinking of doing this, but then chickened-out because I'm not 
>good
>at
> > welding and was worried about cutting and welding in so close and area
> > without damaging the rear window rubber seal. If down the road I 
>decide
>to
> > 'rod' my truck, I'm looking at buying a seat with shoulder belts
>built-into
> > the headrest (later Dodge Dakota pickups and Buick cars have this type 
>of
> > seat). Hope this helps and good luck!!
> >
> > Carl Ham
> > '56 Chevy TF Stepside
> > Pontiac, IL
> >
> >
> > >From: "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" 
> > >Reply-To: "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" 
> > >To: "Bob KNOTTS" , "Bruce Kettunen"
> > >, 
> > >Subject: RE: [oletrucks] three point seatbelts in a large window 56
> > >chevy 1/2 ton?
> > >Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:34:12 -0500
> > >
> > >When I did my 57 small window I used a piece of strap that was about 
>1.5"
>x
> > >12" x 3/16". I figured if the belt could pull that through the cab's
>sheet
> > >metal it would have already crushed my body big time.
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: Bob KNOTTS [mailto:raknotts@qwest.net]
> > >Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 9:59 AM
> > >To: Bruce Kettunen; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > >Subject: Re: [oletrucks] three point seatbelts in a large window 56
> > >chevy 1/2 ton?
> > >
> > >
> > >But I'd have to wonder if the sheet medal would be strong enough? I'd
>think
> > >you'd want a pretty hefty anchor plate to spread the stress if you were
> > >actually in an accident. Even at 35-40 mph you would put a lot of 
>stress
>on
> > >the belt. Just a thought. You want something STRONGER than you'll ever
> > >need. Bob K in PHX
> > >
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Bruce Kettunen" 
> > >To: 
> > >Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 7:17 AM
> > >Subject: Re: [oletrucks] three point seatbelts in a large window 56 
>chevy
> > >1/2 ton?
> > >
> > >
> > > > Somewhere in the archives is a message about how someone took a bolt
> > > > welded to a small piece of strap and fished it up into place on a
> > > > big window TF for a shoulder belt anchor.
> > > >
> > > > As I remember it, they first cut or drilled the hole for the 
>shoulder
> > > > anchor. Then dropped fishing line down the hole, tied the bolt onto
> > > > the fishing line, and pulled it up the post into the hole. They
> > > > then welded the bolt to the sheet metal around the hole. Sounded
> > > > pretty slick.
> > > >
> > > > Bruce K
> > > > 57 3200
> > > > Mt. Iron, MN
> > > >
> > > > At Thursday, 10 July 2003, you wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >has anyone done this before? I looked in the archives and found
>people
> > > > >have installed aftermarket 3 point belts in small window trucks, 
>but
> > > > >nothing about the large window model...I found one company that 
>sells
> > > > >aftermarket belts for convertibles, which I would think would work 
>in
> > > > >this application, but would like to hear from anyone with
> > > > >experience...Thanks,
> > > > >
> > > > >Chris
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