The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post

MARTINSR · 04-25-2018, 05:15 PM

I don't know about this whole subject, these trucks aren't even close to what we have learned is safe, they are basically one small step from riding a motorcycle. In my daily driver Rambler, I installed the seat belts, it had none. But just lap, again, I drive like I am riding a motorcycle.

With my truck I hadn't even thought about it, but would have added just lap too. But after reading these posts, I am thinking what the heck, I think I will reinforce the B pillar for a shoulder three point belt. I mean, it's apart anyway for the top chop, there is no inner panel right now. I will be putting a piece of tubing in there with a nut welded in for the belt, I might as well.

It's going to be a daily driver.

Brian

04-25-2018, 05:15 PM	#17
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: seat belts in a 1953 3100 I don't know about this whole subject, these trucks aren't even close to what we have learned is safe, they are basically one small step from riding a motorcycle. In my daily driver Rambler, I installed the seat belts, it had none. But just lap, again, I drive like I am riding a motorcycle. With my truck I hadn't even thought about it, but would have added just lap too. But after reading these posts, I am thinking what the heck, I think I will reinforce the B pillar for a shoulder three point belt. I mean, it's apart anyway for the top chop, there is no inner panel right now. I will be putting a piece of tubing in there with a nut welded in for the belt, I might as well. It's going to be a daily driver. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"