Shoulder Belt Conversion

Posted By: darkrider2

Shoulder Belt Conversion - 12/05/09 09:15 PM

I have a 1966 valiant with lap belts and I want to convert it to shoulder belts. Is there a common solution like retrofitting belts from a different car or a kit somebody makes?

Posted By: BAM

Re: Shoulder Belt Conversion - 12/05/09 11:48 PM

I ordered a set from the place below and it worked out well on my 66 Plymouth satellite.....

http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.net/seatbelts.html

BAM

Posted By: MadMatt

Re: Shoulder Belt Conversion - 12/06/09 02:12 AM

I put a set in my '70 Dart. I got them from:

http://www.seatbeltpros.com/

Posted By: darkrider2

Re: Shoulder Belt Conversion - 12/06/09 04:59 AM

Nice thanks guys

Posted By: rbstroker

Re: Shoulder Belt Conversion - 12/06/09 12:12 PM

What do you do for an attachment point for the shoulder strap and deal with the stock folding seats? Hate to start welding on a finished car.

Posted By: DartGTDan

Re: Shoulder Belt Conversion - 12/06/09 03:55 PM

Quote:

I put a set in my '70 Dart. I got them from:

http://www.seatbeltpros.com/

MadMatt,

I see there are several choices available. Do you remember specifically which ones you purchased?
I'd like to put a set in my '71 Dart GT.

Posted By: JDMopar

Re: Shoulder Belt Conversion - 12/06/09 09:55 PM

Quote:

Quote:

I put a set in my '70 Dart. I got them from:

http://www.seatbeltpros.com/

MadMatt,

I see there are several choices available. Do you remember specifically which ones you purchased?
I'd like to put a set in my '71 Dart GT.

Although not from this same company, I bought a set like this http://gotbelts.com/loshsa.html to put in my 71 Challenger. The 8" drop down on the shoulder strap keeps it from rubbing your neck. I also put a set in a 64 Belvedere wagon that was never equipped with shoulder belts. I made my own mount for the shoulder belt in the wagon, and it's easy to do. You just have to have a little bit of McGyver instinct.

Posted By: BAM

Re: Shoulder Belt Conversion - 12/07/09 12:23 AM

RBstroker,

You do have to perform some interior mods to install the ones I referenced, but mine is not a show car so it was not an issue for me.....the instructions were great........

BAM

Posted By: MadMatt

Re: Shoulder Belt Conversion - 12/07/09 01:28 AM

Quote:

Quote:

I put a set in my '70 Dart. I got them from:

http://www.seatbeltpros.com/

MadMatt,

I see there are several choices available. Do you remember specifically which ones you purchased?
I'd like to put a set in my '71 Dart GT.

I used the "Beams Chrome Lift Lever Retractable Lap & Shoulder Belt". I also selected the 12" stiff arm option. By the way, I don't think they will fit with a bench seat. I'm attaching some photos of the installation. Oh, and for those of you that spotted that those seats aren't from Ma Mopar... They are 2002 Mustang seats recovered with '70 Dart seat material and with the chrome strip added to the headrest.