jusplainwacky

I have looked at a bunch of threads on how to secure the seatbelt webbing to the hambones and all I have seen is a bunch of "look at the manual" and when you do, you're STILL scratching your head!

So, I'm going to make it simple for anyone trying to figure this out.
The picture below is showing the drivers side (outboard) MALE buckle.

Make sure that when you go this that you have your buckle right-side-up and not upside down....just lay it out like you want it sitting on the car.

According to the AIM, you'll want about 4" of webbing at the end.

MidShark

Thanks! I will be doing this soon on my '57. The last time I did it was on a '60 I had 23 years ago, and I can still remember the head scratching.

Rich

Frankie the Fink

Nice pic ,,,, its kind of a leap of faith to trust your life to that zany knot but once you thread things around correctly and cinch it all up you'll find out it ain't gonna EVER come loose on its own...

jusplainwacky

Yea...once you figure it out, it's a peace of cake...the problem for me was trying to figure it out from the AIM.

JohnZ

Here's a sketch I made many years ago when I was doing my 57's.

jusplainwacky

Hey John...when I was searching the forum, I came across your post and found it really helpful.

Trying to initially figure it out is a real mind bender!!

DZVette

Dennis that's a great photo and John, I have "gussied up" your knot diagram and pulled the photo and diagram together in a brief "how to".
The jpgs are below and a PDF is attached. My 60 has incorrect belts (68's I think) and I'm considering getting a set of repros that are more period correct. This will come in handy!

Thanks to you both for posting up the info!

Dave Z

GTOguy

Getting ready to install the seatbelts in my '61...this is a HUGE help. THANK YOU!!

jusplainwacky

I'm glad you will find it handy. Hopefully this won't become a brain twister for others following suit.

Frankie the Fink

Jeff - I know you enough to think you've already done it but check those underbody seatbelt reinforcements first. You may get some surprises

GTOguy

Thanks, Frank. I did check my mounts, and while a bit grungy, they are solid.....the car is dry as a bone underneath with virtually no corrosion...the benefits of being in a dry and arid climate for 50 years! (And the reason my windshield rubber has 1000 cracks in it!)

jusplainwacky

One of the reasons I powdered coated mine.