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Online mtinkham

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67 Lap and shoulder belts
« on: June 16, 2016, 02:01:17 PM »
I am working on a july 67 Metuchen coupe and I need front seat belts - standard interior, Black.  The car's owner would like to upgrade to the shoulder harness.  I am looking for recommendations as he would like to remain with the original look.  Lots of online seat belt offerings.  I am wondering if anyone has found anything that is new that looks original?  I know I am on the concours site - so there is only one correct answer.  However, I am exploring options.  Thanks for any suggestions.
1967 S-code Fastback, GT, 3-speed manual, Metuchen, Scheduled 04-21-1967 - Actual 04-25-1967

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Re: 67 Lap and shoulder belts
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2016, 05:11:41 PM »
If you want to go sneaky concours, I would send 2 sets of 1967 lap belts to Python for restoration / re-webbing. Instruct them to use the 1967 hardware but with 1968 specifications with shoulder belts.

You will need to install an anchor nut in the roof structure.
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Re: 67 Lap and shoulder belts
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2016, 07:32:21 PM »
You will need to install an anchor nut in the roof structure.
The nutclip in question has a part number - 381513-S2 (surprise). It is scarcer then hen's teeth. Not many 67 Hardtops or Fastbacks came with an optional shoulder belt. As far as I can tell, it has not been reproduced, and when I checked with both Ssnakeoil and Python belts, they didn't have any. Go to the AMK Guide to Ford Fasteners for a picture and some basic dimensions. The only way you are going to get shoulder belts is to make a pair of these nutclips.
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Re: 67 Lap and shoulder belts
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2016, 10:11:48 PM »
Thank you for the info.
1967 S-code Fastback, GT, 3-speed manual, Metuchen, Scheduled 04-21-1967 - Actual 04-25-1967