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Posted: May 07 2008 09:27 PM
 
George Abel (aka ahotrod33) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
Glen Mills, Pennsylvannia
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I'm getting ready to order the lap belts for the 32. Not sure which lenght to use--60" or 75" belts. We're going with lift latch belts, non retractable. Any input is greatly appreciated.
 
 
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Posted by mcduff  -  05/07/2008 10:27 PM
George, Unfortunately I am in California and can't measure my seat belt length for you. I went with the lift latch like you are talking about without retracting. I quickly disliked having the belt all over the front seat when I got out. I bought a a retractor that attaches to the side and now the belt is pulled down on the outside of the seat. I don't have to fasten it all the time now to take up the rest of the belt. Just something to think about. I think I bought the 60"
mcduff [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Painesville, Ohio
 
Posted by jimmothershead  -  05/08/2008 09:43 AM
Our '37 coupe has 3 point shoulder belts. The '33 Delivery lap belts. The '37 Roadster has lap belts. '32 Roadster lap belts. '37 5w has retractable laps belts. Problem with non-retractables is outside belt metal tang some times falls out and hits slick running board. Most '30s rods do not have width for retractables. 32 is high boy no collisions with boards.
I have a pair of nice beige/tan retractables $20 + UPS or I can bring the to Nats East in a few weeks.....410 535 1933
Jim [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Huntingtown, Maryland
 
Posted by jimmothershead  -  05/08/2008 04:11 PM
George......belts are packed.

Jim
Jim [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Huntingtown, Maryland
 
Posted by ahotrod33  -  05/09/2008 09:11 AM
Jim, Payment sent. Thanks for the help and the good conversation yesterday!
ahotrod33 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Glen Mills, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since June 2003
 
Posted by ahotrod33  -  05/12/2008 07:04 PM
Jim, Belts received, color should be fine. Now to get them in the car so my bride will ride with me.
ahotrod33 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Glen Mills, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since June 2003
 
Posted by jimmothershead  -  05/14/2008 08:38 AM
Hey, George........great. Will look for your yellow/silver '32 Roadster at 35th Nats East in a few weeks.

We will be in our sunset orange '33 Ford sedan delivery in pic.

Keep kroozen, Jim & Rosina, established May 20, 1958
Jim [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Huntingtown, Maryland
 
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