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Re: Seatbelts?

To: Brad Rivera <barivera@qwest.net>
Subject: Re: Seatbelts?
From: Gerald Felper <felperg@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 12:01:28 -0700
Brad Rivera wrote:

>T-Listers,
>
>Is there a concensus about the addition of seatbelts to a T? I have heard of
>people that insisted on adding seatbelts when they purchased their T new and I
>have also heard advovates of the 'I'd rather be thrown clear' school (a la..
>James Dean). My concerns are the fragile nature of the car compromising the
>benefits of seatbelts, the effectiveness of seatbelts and the welfare of
>myself and my passengers.
>
>What have other people done? Has anyone survived a wreck in a T? If so, what
>did they have and how did it work? Finally, can anyone recommend a particular
>type of seatbelt.
>
>Brad
>'55 TF-1500
>'85 TLC FJ-60
>
>PS: While I am concerned about safety, I am not interested in adding a rollbar
>and cage.
>PPS: No, I don't drive it very fast. I just worry....
>
>Brad
>
Look at where the steering wheel is pointing. It's right at your hart 
and the Ts do not have a collapsing column. That is my opinion.
Jerry

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