I would recommend the backup plates be at least 3/16" thick by 4" square.
Even these will cone out a bit with a severe impact.
Best regards,
Fred Schroeder
Denison, TX
SRL311-13359
TDROC
Reg e-mail sitsinwest@texoma.net
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Wilson, Michael L (Oakton)" <Michael.Wilson1@az1.BP.COM>
To: "Datsun-Roadsters List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 12:44 AM
Subject: RE: Seat Belts or harnesses
> I'm about to install 4 point harnesses in my 65 1600.
>
> I'm wondering where to mount the shoulder belts? I don't have a rollbar,
so
> the options are either far back on the parcel shelf or into the steel
> separating the boot (trunk) from the passenger compartment. I want to know
> what you think. Which would be the stronger, and what sort of
reinforcement
> should I use behind the steel?
>
> Mike
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