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Re: Seatbelts in 47-54 trucks
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Originally Posted by nvrdone
I've been driving my truck since 1973, a lot as a daily driver. One of the first changes I did was to install lap belts.
Then about 10 years ago I got distracted and rear ended a Ford Expedition. Hit him so hard ( about 40 mph ) the radiator was impaled on the water pump pulley. But the seat belts held & I didn't hit the steering wheel. Was I lucky? Damn right. Would a 3 point belt have been better ? Maybe. I still think seatbelts are the best improvement any one can make in an old vehicle.
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Absolutely, I am NOT going to drive a car without them!
Brian
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1948 Chevy pickup
Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats!
Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15.
"Fan of most anything that moves human beings"
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