Retracting sholder belts in a '69 Firebird
We put a lot of miles on our '69 Firebird every year and just having a lap belt seems a little un-safe.
I have been giving this some thought for a few years and thought I would give it a shot.
The retractors are out of a 2000 Grand Am and the receivers are 2008 Grand Prix. The install required no cutting or drilling on anything visible, I could put it back to original without any "damage".
I know they might not be as effective as specifically designed devices but I think they would do some good in the event of a crash. The weak point is probably the seat-back attachment which is also from the Grand Am. I suppose I could submit it for crash testing.......
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1969 Firebird 350 convertible, t-5, Carousel Red
2008 Solstice GXP 5speed manual, Sly
2008 Grand Prix, Ink Slate, Winter daily driver
2009 G8, Switchblade Silver, summer daily driver
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