Three-Point Seat Belt Question
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Three-Point Seat Belt Question
I hope you C3 folks don't mind me posting here but three-point seat belts are not common in C2s and they are in C3s.
I have been concerned with safety for some time, particularly with cars that contain only lap belts such as my 1967. In 1966-67 there were optional shoulder belts and two years ago I had a set made up to GM specs. But this is a two-belt, two-buckle system and very uncomfortable to use.
So last November I ordered a three-point belt system with retractors. They came with generic tongues and buckles that I recently removed and had GM Mark of Excellence versions installed. In finishing up that project this week I suddenly realized that I do not know the function of one part. And the instructions are no help. In the pic there is a black plastic piece just to the right of the buckle and tongue. It slides on the webbing. Does anyone know the purpose of that piece?
I have been concerned with safety for some time, particularly with cars that contain only lap belts such as my 1967. In 1966-67 there were optional shoulder belts and two years ago I had a set made up to GM specs. But this is a two-belt, two-buckle system and very uncomfortable to use.
So last November I ordered a three-point belt system with retractors. They came with generic tongues and buckles that I recently removed and had GM Mark of Excellence versions installed. In finishing up that project this week I suddenly realized that I do not know the function of one part. And the instructions are no help. In the pic there is a black plastic piece just to the right of the buckle and tongue. It slides on the webbing. Does anyone know the purpose of that piece?
Last edited by Paul L; Jan 20, 2007 at 09:57 AM.
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I hope you C3 folks don't mind me posting here but three-point seat belts are not common in C2s and they are in C3s.
I have been concerned with safety for some time, particularly with cars that contain only lap belts such as my 1967. In 1966-67 there were optional shoulder belts and two years ago I had a set made up to GM specs. But this is a two-belt, two-buckle system and very uncomfortable to use.
So last November I ordered a three-point belt system with retractors. They came with generic tongues and buckles that I recently removed and had GM Mark of Excellence versions installed. In finishing up that project this week I suddenly realized that I do not know the function of one part. And the instructions are no help. In the pic there is a black plastic piece just to the right of the buckle and tongue. It slides on the webbing. Does anyone know the purpose of that piece?
I have been concerned with safety for some time, particularly with cars that contain only lap belts such as my 1967. In 1966-67 there were optional shoulder belts and two years ago I had a set made up to GM specs. But this is a two-belt, two-buckle system and very uncomfortable to use.
So last November I ordered a three-point belt system with retractors. They came with generic tongues and buckles that I recently removed and had GM Mark of Excellence versions installed. In finishing up that project this week I suddenly realized that I do not know the function of one part. And the instructions are no help. In the pic there is a black plastic piece just to the right of the buckle and tongue. It slides on the webbing. Does anyone know the purpose of that piece?
