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1930artdeco · 01-22-2023, 10:21 PM

Hi All,

I want to install 3 pt. seat belts up front in my wagon. What are people using retractable ones or non retractable ones? Can people please post pics and may dimensions for welding in the plates.

Thanks,

Mike

fordor41 · 01-22-2023, 10:56 PM

I always use retractable seat belts because non-retractable belts tend to fall out of the door openning when you get out. If they hit a painted surface, chippy, chippy!

paul2748 · 01-23-2023, 07:34 PM

If you haven't bought the belts yet, Juliano's in Ct sells 3 point belts with instructions and a kit Might even have a video ????

bobss396 · 01-24-2023, 08:43 AM

I have 3-point retractable belts in my car, from Wesco. I bolted in their plates for the top mount in the B pillars.

I had to go with other bolts for the top, the ones that came with the set were too short with the garnish moldings installed. I used a grade-8 bolt and had to fab up a pair of spacers so they fit like the too-short ones.

Hot Rod Reverend · 01-24-2023, 11:30 AM

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Take a look at this post in my blog series... I have a 1955 Ford Club Sedan and did install a set of 3 point's from Juliano's. The post is rather long as it covers more than the seat belt installation. If I recall correctly, Juliano's may have an article on their website that describes the installation of one of their seat belt kits in a 1956 wagon.

https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/...n-blog-part-23

01-22-2023, 10:21 PM	#1
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	retractable or non seatbelts? Hi All, I want to install 3 pt. seat belts up front in my wagon. What are people using retractable ones or non retractable ones? Can people please post pics and may dimensions for welding in the plates. Thanks, Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

01-22-2023, 10:56 PM	#2
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: retractable or non seatbelts? I always use retractable seat belts because non-retractable belts tend to fall out of the door openning when you get out. If they hit a painted surface, chippy, chippy! Last edited by fordor41; 01-27-2023 at 10:21 PM.

01-23-2023, 07:34 PM	#3
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: retractable or non seatbelts? If you haven't bought the belts yet, Juliano's in Ct sells 3 point belts with instructions and a kit Might even have a video ???? __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

01-24-2023, 08:43 AM	#4
bobss396 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 721	Re: retractable or non seatbelts? I have 3-point retractable belts in my car, from Wesco. I bolted in their plates for the top mount in the B pillars. I had to go with other bolts for the top, the ones that came with the set were too short with the garnish moldings installed. I used a grade-8 bolt and had to fab up a pair of spacers so they fit like the too-short ones.

01-24-2023, 11:30 AM	#5
Hot Rod Reverend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 917	Re: retractable or non seatbelts? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Take a look at this post in my blog series... I have a 1955 Ford Club Sedan and did install a set of 3 point's from Juliano's. The post is rather long as it covers more than the seat belt installation. If I recall correctly, Juliano's may have an article on their website that describes the installation of one of their seat belt kits in a 1956 wagon. https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/...n-blog-part-23 __________________ Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan!