Adding seat belts

[leekvanli]

I would like to have lap seat belts installed in my 63 Bonne convertible with front bucket seats. Any info on where to buy and how to install?

Thanks for any info.

Lee

 

[melsg5]

here's a source for seat belts

http://www.seatbeltsplus.com/category/pontiac-bonneville-seat-belts.html

 

[t walgamuth]

Hi all. Does anybody sell the belts with the fisher body emblem in the latch please?

 

[melsg5]

you can try for used belts at www.frankspontiacparts.com and try this company http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/

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[t walgamuth]

Thanks again Mel!

Tom

 

[t walgamuth]

I looked and could not find any captured nuts for mounting seat belts in the back seat. Am I missing them or do the 65s not come with it.

I believe my 64 Studebaker did so am surprised if the Bonnie does not...?

 

[t walgamuth]

Does anybody have a recommended place to drill for the bolts for the back seat belts?

 

[melsg5]

concerning the history of seat belts for the rear, it looks like 67 was the first year it was offered and became mandatory in 68
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/seat-belt-historya.cfm
I doubt you will find a recommend exact place to drill but obviously it should be in line with the separation of the seat back and seat bottom. I would also recommend adding some steel plate as a reinforcement under the car to increase the load area, you dont want the bolt ripping out of the sheet metal in the event of an accident.

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[t walgamuth]

Thanks Mel!

Tom

 

[t walgamuth]

We got the belts installed. The front center we piggybacked on the inside anchors of the two stock front belts. In the rear it tuned out there were dimples in the floor where it was good to mount the belts.

I drove the car around a bit. It has loads of torque and just wafts along. Whatever is on it for mufflers make a lovely rumble....not too loud but enough to suggest plenty of v8 power.

I dropped it off to see if the tire guys can make the tires better. I'll pick it up tomorrow.

 

[melsg5]

sounds great, if you have a chance load some pictures of the car

 

[t walgamuth]

OK, will do later probably today.

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