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Benson · 05-16-2013, 11:39 AM

Restorer magazine May Jun 1993 has a multi-page story of belt install with pictures and measurements. Coupes are mentioned in the text and drawings and a Tudor seat is in one of the pictures.

I installed seat belts in the Coupe in 1963. Attachment was to the body sub-rails in Rumble seat area where your feet are when you ride in the Rumble.

In 1966 this anchor system was tested when I hit the rear of 56 Plymouth at 45 MPH that was stopped in the road.

Belts and sub rails held just fine and did not cut me in half. Only some brusing of my shoulder as it hit the steering wheel.

05-16-2013, 11:39 AM	#8
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,597	Re: Sudden stop shock load Restorer magazine May Jun 1993 has a multi-page story of belt install with pictures and measurements. Coupes are mentioned in the text and drawings and a Tudor seat is in one of the pictures. I installed seat belts in the Coupe in 1963. Attachment was to the body sub-rails in Rumble seat area where your feet are when you ride in the Rumble. In 1966 this anchor system was tested when I hit the rear of 56 Plymouth at 45 MPH that was stopped in the road. Belts and sub rails held just fine and did not cut me in half. Only some brusing of my shoulder as it hit the steering wheel. Last edited by Benson; 05-16-2013 at 11:52 AM.