Safety belts
#1 Safety belts
Hi
I want to install safety belts in a S1 fhc.
I assume there are belts with two or three “anchor points” (I ignore the proper english term for this).
Has anybody any view (installation, fitting, looking, etc) on two versus three points, besides that a three points is probably much safer in case of front collision?
Thanks a lot
I want to install safety belts in a S1 fhc.
I assume there are belts with two or three “anchor points” (I ignore the proper english term for this).
Has anybody any view (installation, fitting, looking, etc) on two versus three points, besides that a three points is probably much safer in case of front collision?
Thanks a lot
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#2 Re: Safety belts
3 point anchor are a miminum.
Andrew.
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881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB
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Adelaide, Australia
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#3 Re: Safety belts
Only a lap/diagonal , either fixed or inertia reel type, is suitable . The FHC is already equipped with mounting points , a lower one on the B post , with the reel being mounted with a special bracket to the rear point which is just behind the opening quarter window
I would try and add a picture, but "add image to post" is not working for me at the moment
I would try and add a picture, but "add image to post" is not working for me at the moment
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#5 Re: Safety belts
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My engineers at Butlins Classic Cars designed a curved metal bracket (trimmed out in picture) for the inertia reel
It keeps it just below the window line and is very comfortable over my shoulder.
It pivots at the rear at one point
Robbie
My engineers at Butlins Classic Cars designed a curved metal bracket (trimmed out in picture) for the inertia reel
It keeps it just below the window line and is very comfortable over my shoulder.
It pivots at the rear at one point
Robbie
Robbie 1962 3.8 Coupe OSG 1962 OTS ODG
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#6 Re: Safety belts
That’s a very neat solution. My 61 has no mounting points as far as I’m aware. What are my options for seatbelt installation?
Pete
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61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
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61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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#7 Re: Safety belts
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This is a 62 fhc so we just drilled a point at the back below window level. It’s covered with a black plastic top in the picture. It pivots up and down a little
This is a 62 fhc so we just drilled a point at the back below window level. It’s covered with a black plastic top in the picture. It pivots up and down a little
Robbie 1962 3.8 Coupe OSG 1962 OTS ODG
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#8 Re: Safety belts
Also see Clayton Classics for extension brackets http://claytonclassics.co.uk/parts-upgr ... -seatbelts
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#9 Re: Safety belts
Thanks gents.
Robbie, did your 62 not have factory seat belt mounting points? If not, have you had to reinforce behind the 3 drilled holes for each belt? Presumably the mounting hole for the buckle is in the side of the transmission tunnel and the lower sash mount is in the sill?
Cheers,
Pete
Robbie, did your 62 not have factory seat belt mounting points? If not, have you had to reinforce behind the 3 drilled holes for each belt? Presumably the mounting hole for the buckle is in the side of the transmission tunnel and the lower sash mount is in the sill?
Cheers,
Pete
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61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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Hi Pete
No..I reinforced the mounting points on the transmission tunnel and sill
Tobnie
No..I reinforced the mounting points on the transmission tunnel and sill
Tobnie
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#11 Re: Safety belts
Presumably the top mounting where your neat trimmed bracket is bolted is reinforced as well?
Is it steel plate you used for reinforcement?
Cheers,
Pete
Is it steel plate you used for reinforcement?
Cheers,
Pete
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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Correct...steel plate drilled and tapped
Correct...steel plate drilled and tapped
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#13 Re: Safety belts
Cheers Robbie
Pete
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16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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#14 Re: Safety belts
Just thinking about this, is the thread depth on a steel reinforcement plate drilled and tapped sufficient without using a nut on the back?
Pete
Pete
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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#15 Re: Safety belts
Nope
I put a nut on the back(welded)
Robbie
I put a nut on the back(welded)
Robbie
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#16 Re: Safety belts
Hello everyone ! y'll see above what i have fitted in my FHC :
didn't want to see the big reel . So i made a aluminium part which is fixed through the Wheel arch with a inox thick blade Inside the Wheel arch . in that position the reel is less visible
The belt is not too much tightened along the shoulder
In this position the reel is stricly vertical, so the belt can be pulled without any problem.
didn't want to see the big reel . So i made a aluminium part which is fixed through the Wheel arch with a inox thick blade Inside the Wheel arch . in that position the reel is less visible
The belt is not too much tightened along the shoulder
In this position the reel is stricly vertical, so the belt can be pulled without any problem.
Yves, happy XKE 63 fhc , w113 280sl owner
Looking for a OTS 4.2 serie 1....! and now have found a fhc xk 140
Looking for a OTS 4.2 serie 1....! and now have found a fhc xk 140
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#17 Re: Safety belts
That also looks very neat Yves, nice job. What brand of inertia belt did you use?
I’d prefer the look of period static belts in my 61 but I know they’re not as comfortable or convenient to use.
Pete
I’d prefer the look of period static belts in my 61 but I know they’re not as comfortable or convenient to use.
Pete
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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#18 Re: Safety belts
The belts with the cat on the lock come from CMC. .....not cheap.
Yves, happy XKE 63 fhc , w113 280sl owner
Looking for a OTS 4.2 serie 1....! and now have found a fhc xk 140
Looking for a OTS 4.2 serie 1....! and now have found a fhc xk 140
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#19 Re: Safety belts
SNGB list a period style, 3 point static seat belt kit complete with Jaguar leaper on the aircraft style buckle. Has anyone bought/used these? Are they the same as the QuickfitSBS item? Pricing is similar but SNG’s delivery cost to me in Aus is much cheaper. (£27 v £100)
Pete
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69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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#20 Re: Safety belts
Static belts will make your life very difficult at T junctions etc, because they make it very difficult to lean forward . When I had them, I had to slip the diagonal off my shoulder each time and it was both inconvenient and uncomfortable. Reels are far more practical in an E
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