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Apr 13, 2010 | 03:49 AM

Daytona F1

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From: Daytona Beach, FL

Seat Belt Help

I want to put a three-point seat belt in my 1951 F1. Does anyone have any suggestions on how/where to mount the shoulder harness?

Thanks

Apr 13, 2010 | 05:15 AM

tip49

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From: Alberta Canada

Seatbelt backing

You'll need to install some support for the shoulder harness; most have installed plate steel behind the seat in cab corners.

I haven't bought the seatbelts yet but I think what I have installed is going to work. I still need to fasten supports on the floor, for the end that fits into the buckle.

Steel was broke at 1" intervals, from a carboard template I made.

Apr 13, 2010 | 12:11 PM

Julies Cool F1

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Hi Daytona!

Welcome to FTE.

There have been a few discussions on this in the past, you may want to try the search function to find them all.

But in the mean time, click on this link:

Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Search Results

Apr 13, 2010 | 04:12 PM

jaye

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Check Larry's (mytbtruck) gallery he has some pictures of how he made a brace for his F1.

Apr 13, 2010 | 05:02 PM

49willard

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Here is a picture of my 3rd point installation. The key is to make sure that the plate is firmly into the door post.

Apr 13, 2010 | 05:13 PM

lbrauer

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From: Alvin, Texas 77511

You can get the mounts from classic haulers I just put mine in yeaterday in the 52 and they work fine. You can bolt them in or weld them in. They will make them for what ever truck you are putting them in.

Apr 17, 2010 | 11:39 AM

rhopper

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From: peyton, colorado

I bought belts from Juliano's, along with the install kit. My upper mount is very similar to Willards. 10 gauge cold rolled, tucked inside the door jam, and welded to the jam and window supports. The Juliano's upper mount is welded behind the 10 gauge. I measured the height of the mount in my suburban for a guide, then mocked it up in my truck. I changed the height slightly, then had my wife try it. Moved it again.