1963 C2 Roadster seat belts.

[toxic1978]

I only have lap belts fitted at the moment is it possible to fit normal inertia reel belts is there a fixing for the top belt ? Never bothered me in the past driving without seatbelts but at seventy feel a bit vulnerable. Thanks in anticipation for your replies.

 

[phild]

I only have lap belts fitted at the moment is it possible to fit normal inertia reel belts is there a fixing for the top belt ? Never bothered me in the past driving without seatbelts but at seventy feel a bit vulnerable. Thanks in anticipation for your replies.

I had a set of three point inertia reels fitted to a '65 coup replacing the lap belts. I can't remember exactly where the upper fixing was only that it was below where the convertible part would be so maybe yours will be OK, it was secure enough for the MoT test also. DART in Penshurst did mine although they are long gone sadly.

 

[Nassau65]

A lot easier to do in a coupe as opposed to a convertible.

 

[Nassau65]

Here’s a shot of an installation

 

[Nassau65]

You could possibly fit a pair of 80’s GM belt guides to the seat behind the chrome trim. Depending on your interior you should be able to find something that matches, or just stick to black

 

[toxic1978]

Thank for your replies my last 66 roadster had the full seatbelts couldn’t remember how.

 

[mick283]

I have a set of 3 point belts that came out of a convertible but I never fitted them to my coupe . We are on a road trip at the moment in New Zealand and back the end of Feb . I will dig them out and get some pics to you if still required.

 

[toxic1978]

Thanks for your reply mick283 I will wait for your phot.

 

[Nassau65]

As mid year convertibles were never designed to have 3 point belts there is probably no reinforcement points in the rear. This is probably something that would need doing if they are to be fitted.

 

[Nassau65]

Looks OK to me.

 

[Nassau65]

Thinking about this, 1968 onwards Convertibles had three point seat belts. The shoulder belt went through the top of the seat, but the actual belts could probably be used, and would have the correct GM logo’s on them for the “factory look” A nice chrome seat belt guide could be easily fitted to the seat .

A C3 example shown below.

 

[CaptainK]

My 1968 T-Top had lap belts, and like said above it just didn't feel that safe. So I got a set of retro fit 3 point belts that use the "third" point in the luggage area on the inside of the wheel arch. Fits nicely and works well, but sometimes the belts get twisted and don't reel back nicely. Hey hum.