[MescaBug]

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I installed the shoulder belts on my 69 Bird yesterday. I can't believe people were driving with these belts back in the days. The shoulder belt runs right across my neck. There's no way I would survive a head-on crash. It is so annoying, I used the lap belt only. I don't feel safe at all with the lap only.

For those who installed the Morris 3 points, are they comfortable? From the pictures, I can tell it will be very close to my neck. I just don't want it to get 'across' my neck. Would it be possible to install seat-mounted guides??

[68FB400]

I still like mine. Yes, it does ride a little high on the shoulder and rub a little close to the neck, but as stated previously, the additional safety over just a lap belt is worth it in my opinion. I think if you tried to install a guide to the seat itself, it would not be supportive enough in a crash. Then you would still have the belt across the neck but with a little more slack for your body to move forward.

The lap belt will put all of the crash force across your abdomen causing injuries to the pelvis as well as internal injuries. It also does not stop your upper body from moving forward. If in a frontal crash, I'd much rather have a bruised shoulder & neck than taking the steering wheel to the chest and the dash to the face.

I wish there was a viable 3 point system for the back seat as well.

[guccieng]

i have them in both cars. i consider them 'must haves' for real driving, especially highway. if you insist on resto-specs, or only drive around town in parades, then you might not want them.