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Johngtate · 06-06-2013, 06:42 AM

Have been reading the seat belt forum entries and plan to install a set of lap belts ASAP, but don't know which length is needed for these couch like seats- are 60" long enough or do I need the 72"? Measuring with a string or tape measure is proving a bit tricky since I can't seem to reach the pans without taking stuff apart.

Also, does anyone know the best way to work the install around the foot rests that seem to cover the back of the front seat? I plan to take it out but any tips would be helpful.

TJ · 06-06-2013, 09:29 AM

I have always used the 72" ones in 36-40. I have 2 '40 passenger cars and a '41 pickup and have the 72" belts in all of them

Johngtate · 06-06-2013, 01:14 PM

Thanks- 72" ordered today.

oldford2 · 06-06-2013, 01:30 PM

Here is my 46 seat belt installation:

John

Russ/40 · 06-06-2013, 05:31 PM

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I started with the 60s in my '40, and found them too short. Go with the 72s.

06-06-2013, 06:42 AM	#1
Johngtate Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 33	Seat belt length for '40 Deluxe Fordor- 60" or 72"? Have been reading the seat belt forum entries and plan to install a set of lap belts ASAP, but don't know which length is needed for these couch like seats- are 60" long enough or do I need the 72"? Measuring with a string or tape measure is proving a bit tricky since I can't seem to reach the pans without taking stuff apart. Also, does anyone know the best way to work the install around the foot rests that seem to cover the back of the front seat? I plan to take it out but any tips would be helpful.

06-06-2013, 09:29 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,059	Re: Seat belt length for '40 Deluxe Fordor- 60" or 72"? I have always used the 72" ones in 36-40. I have 2 '40 passenger cars and a '41 pickup and have the 72" belts in all of them

06-06-2013, 01:14 PM	#3
Johngtate Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 33	Re: Seat belt length for '40 Deluxe Fordor- 60" or 72"? Thanks- 72" ordered today.

06-06-2013, 01:30 PM	#4
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: Seat belt length for '40 Deluxe Fordor- 60" or 72"? Here is my 46 seat belt installation: John

06-06-2013, 05:31 PM	#5
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Seat belt length for '40 Deluxe Fordor- 60" or 72"? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I started with the 60s in my '40, and found them too short. Go with the 72s.