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02-02-2008, 03:18 AM
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Seatbelts in a 56 bug - safe or sacrilege??
Hi everyone! I'm looking for advice and opinions on installing 3 point seatbelts in my beetle (it's unrestored, nice and original!). It's had 2 point seatbelts installed in the front at some stage. I don't want to ruin a stock beetle but I'd like a bit of modern safety too!! Any ideas? Thanks in advance
 
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02-02-2008, 03:43 AM
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I was in a 70mph head on crash with a 2pt belt. I hit the steering wheel hard enough to stamp "Nova" backwards into my chest. That was in a 3200lb car. I'm still alive.
I seriously doubt a shoulder strap is going to save your hide in a type 1. Personally I'd stick with the 2pt.
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02-04-2008, 07:23 AM
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I wouldn't upgrade the belts - you'd be going to a lot of effort for very little, if any, real return in safety.
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08-26-2008, 11:03 PM
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Seatbelts
I agree that the 2 point belts should be fine for most situations and to keep the old guy or gal looking as authentic as possible.
Steve '61 Sedan named Doris Door County Travelers Journal Travels with Doris
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