A couple of us in New Zealand have used a modification of the 3 point
belt layout shown in the Horst Schach book.
Tunnel and floor mount just behind the door are the same. However the
rear mount is on the top of the wheel arch rather in the back corner of
the floor. Neater look. Steel "L" plates are attached to the inside of
the wheel arch to support the belt-mounting nut which is welded to the
underside of the plate. The "L" shaped strengthening plates are made in
two parts and welded together. Top plate is curved to match wheel arch
and the top side plate has a curved top edge. Cardboard templates were
made and then the plate was laser cut and welded. Plates are attached by
short allen headed screws and nuts - these don't show through the
padding. Of course this was done before trimming.
These were certified as satisfactory by local govt-certified hot rod
inspectors. He commented that if you came to a stop with enough Gs to
pull the plate through the wheel arch you would be dead anyway!
Having said all that - I have still not got round to fitting the belts!
Left them out because I wanted to do a couple of concourse while it was
still pristine. Must do it this winter.
Cheers
Douglas
-----Original Message-----
From: mg-t-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mike Eldred
Sent: Thursday, 27 May 2010 6:14 a.m.
To: mg-t@autox.team.net
Subject: [Mg-t] Seat belts
Anyone have thoughts on where to mount lap belts on a TF? The floor
seems to
be the best bet as far as I can see. The vertical area directly behind
the
seats seems a little too flimsy - just thin sheetmetal. Nothing seems
optimal.
Thanks,
Mike Eldred
Wilmington, VT
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