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    11/25/2022 8:18 PM  #1

    Ron68
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    There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    Looks like they were never an option.  So those of you with the 65 convertibles, did yours come with them, and if not what did you do to install them if you did? I don't believe you can legally carry passengers unless all have seat belts available. (my knowledge base is my 68 which came with belts in back)

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    11/25/2022 8:42 PM  #2

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    The law here (I tink) is :
    IF   it came with seat belts they must be worn.
    Now...........PNW is pretty close to the Peoples Republic of Californication
    So.....your results may vary !
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    11/25/2022 9:52 PM  #3

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    While talking about seatbelts what is a good retractable front seatbelt for a 65 Mustang? I know they didnt come with retractable but I like them better. was it like out of a 1970 Mustang?

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    11/26/2022 7:46 AM  #4

    Nos681
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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    I believe rear seatbelts in 65 were an option.
    My San Jose hardtop didn’t come with them either.
    It’s on my round tuit list.

    Wesco for my front retractable seatbelts.
    Seatbelts can be ordered to your desire and style.
    It does take time for custom orders.
    Well worth it.

    https://www.wescoperformance.com/seatbelts.html



     

    11/26/2022 9:34 AM  #5

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    Seat belt anchors need to be thick and support the load over a large area. The ones that cone with the large fender washers are, in my opinion, a joke of an anchor system. In the event of a crash where a 175 pound human had to be abruptly stopped, think how easy the sheet metal could allow the bolt to pull through.
    Take a look at a Mustang that DOES have rear belts and duplicate the factory anchors, which are spot welded in place.
    Same goes for those who want to anchor a three point belt system.

    I am using the 70 Mustang retractable anchors in my 66  Mustang. They fit well, but may not fit in a convertible due to the wider rockers.

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    11/26/2022 10:19 AM  #6

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    I did not like the fender washers in the hardware kit.
    I made my own floor anchor plate for the floor and used the supplied upper anchor in the kit.

    Pass side-red circle ⭕️ is coat hook mounting hole


    Modified Unistrut washer-used as a spacer for the floor anchor plate (self fabricated)- used to level
    I wanted the spacer to be captured and not be able to fall off


    Top to bottom: “L” bracket-floorboard of car (washer to visualize)-Unistrut washer-Floor anchor plate (self fabricated)


    Supplied “L” bracket in hardware kit-modified to vertical position-mine were 38.5 degrees from vertical


    Floor anchor plate (self fabricated)-bolt hole drilled and tapped- assembled on car

    Last edited by Nos681 (11/26/2022 10:25 AM)

     

    11/26/2022 12:14 PM  #7

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    I welded a reversed industrial flange nut in a hole I drilled  in the inner convertible rocker to mount the retractor.
    For the shoulder strap I put a steel block up inside the Shelby “roll” bar to anchor it, I did not trust a tapped hole in the 1/8” wall roll bar.

    Last edited by Rudi (11/26/2022 12:15 PM)

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    11/26/2022 3:09 PM  #8

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    Nos681 wrote:

    I believe rear seatbelts in 65 were an option.
    My San Jose hardtop didn’t come with them either.
    It’s on my round tuit list.

    Wesco for my front retractable seatbelts.
    Seatbelts can be ordered to your desire and style.
    It does take time for custom orders.
    Well worth it.

    https://www.wescoperformance.com/seatbelts.html



    I have the Wesco belts (3 point) in my 68 - just looking for ideas for rear belt installs in my 65 convertible.

    Last edited by Ron68 (11/26/2022 3:11 PM)

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    11/26/2022 3:19 PM  #9

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    MS wrote:

    Seat belt anchors need to be thick and support the load over a large area. The ones that cone with the large fender washers are, in my opinion, a joke of an anchor system. In the event of a crash where a 175 pound human had to be abruptly stopped, think how easy the sheet metal could allow the bolt to pull through.
    Take a look at a Mustang that DOES have rear belts and duplicate the factory anchors, which are spot welded in place.
    Same goes for those who want to anchor a three point belt system.

    I am using the 70 Mustang retractable anchors in my 66 Mustang. They fit well, but may not fit in a convertible due to the wider rockers.

    I was hoping someone here would post some pictures of rear belt installs in another 65 convertible, possibly with some measurements. I don't really want to modify this 65 too much as it is pretty stock, and adding three point belts to the rear seats would defeat that. I do want to at least install rear seat belts.
     

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    11/26/2022 4:24 PM  #10

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    Duplicate your 68’s mounts, Ron

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    11/26/2022 5:17 PM  #11

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    Ron 
    I can send some pictures of my rear seat belt location on my 66 convert,  if you think that would help.

    Cman66 

     

    11/26/2022 6:42 PM  #12

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    cman66 wrote:

    Ron 
    I can send some pictures of my rear seat belt location on my 66 convert,  if you think that would help.

    Cman66 

    That would be great - otherwise I may take MS's advice and duplicate my 68 mounting points. You can PM me the pictures if you want.
     

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    11/26/2022 7:37 PM  #13

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    I'll get some pictures with measurements tomorrow, and send them on. 

    cman

     

    11/27/2022 4:36 PM  #14

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    Below is a link to the rear seatbelt anchor plate that CJ Pony Parts offers: 

    https://www.cjponyparts.com/seat-belt-bolt-anchor-plate-1965-1973/p/HW1765/
     

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    11/27/2022 4:39 PM  #15

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    BobE wrote:

    Below is a link to the rear seatbelt anchor plate that CJ Pony Parts offers: 

    https://www.cjponyparts.com/seat-belt-bolt-anchor-plate-1965-1973/p/HW1765/
     

    A pair of those, plug welded in place, should work nicely

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    11/27/2022 5:39 PM  #16

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    Nos681 wrote:

    I did not like the fender washers in the hardware kit.
    I made my own floor anchor plate for the floor and used the supplied upper anchor in the kit.

    Pass side-red circle ⭕️ is coat hook mounting hole


    Modified Unistrut washer-used as a spacer for the floor anchor plate (self fabricated)- used to level
    I wanted the spacer to be captured and not be able to fall off


    Top to bottom: “L” bracket-floorboard of car (washer to visualize)-Unistrut washer-Floor anchor plate (self fabricated)


    Supplied “L” bracket in hardware kit-modified to vertical position-mine were 38.5 degrees from vertical


    Floor anchor plate (self fabricated)-bolt hole drilled and tapped- assembled on car

    Looks nice, Are they comfortable around the neck, shoulder areas? i am 6 foot and wife is 5/5 
     

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    11/27/2022 5:41 PM  #17

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    6sally6 wrote:

    The law here (I tink) is :
    IF it came with seat belts they must be worn.
    Now...........PNW is pretty close to the Peoples Republic of Californication
    So.....your results may vary !
    6sal6

    I like your thinking  and I dont like people in my back seat its just for looks

     

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    11/27/2022 6:06 PM  #18

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    My wife and I are 5’6”

    The drop sash is definitely a must, otherwise the belts would be on our foreheads.

    I ordered the long “c” attachment point so I could mount them together at bottom.

    I had an 84 Cougar that had the 4 point anchor system.
    It was frustrating at times watching friends tripping over the seatbelt.
    Ford in their infinite wisdom, did at least have a long plastic/rubber sleeve at the bottom for the forward anchor…my friends just couldn’t figure it out…Navy guys. 😂

    Last edited by Nos681 (11/27/2022 6:07 PM)

     

    11/27/2022 8:06 PM  #19

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    Nos681 wrote:

    My wife and I are 5’6”

     
    Is that combined height?

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    11/28/2022 4:11 PM  #20

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    Re: There's no rear seat belts in my 65

    Nos681 wrote:

    My wife and I are 5’6”

    The drop sash is definitely a must, otherwise the belts would be on our foreheads.

    I ordered the long “c” attachment point so I could mount them together at bottom.

    I had an 84 Cougar that had the 4 point anchor system.
    It was frustrating at times watching friends tripping over the seatbelt.
    Ford in their infinite wisdom, did at least have a long plastic/rubber sleeve at the bottom for the forward anchor…my friends just couldn’t figure it out…Navy guys. 😂

    I did order that drop sash/extender for the belts in my 68 and it helped keep the shoulder belt part from chafing my neck. I'm 6' and I have 96 seats in my 68. And I'm ex-Navy, but I figured it out.....
     

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