My install is covered here (not a fastback):

The https://fyi.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=12132

Last edited by Nos681 (7/09/2025 3:07 AM)

The destructions actually make it a 4 point system.
I used their “van instructions” to make it a true 3 point system.

Had to call by telephone as the website order will be incorrect.
2 things to verify are:

1) long upper sash
2) long lower “C” end mount (otherwise it will be a short tab)

I went with the “airplane style” buckle for a vintage look.
The “push button” style is similar to factory Ford and GM buckles in 70’s vehicles.
Probably easier to use, just looks out of place in a ‘65 Mustang to me.

My ‘84 Cougar had the 4 point system.
I understood how to use it…my drunk buddies sure did not.
Think of clowns falling out of a car tiny car at a circus. 😁

Last edited by Nos681 (7/09/2025 5:01 AM)

Thanks to each of you - that's a big help. Dan - I wasn't even thinking of the 3 point vs 4 point, but yes, that's a good point. I really didn't want to have to locate that retractor anywhere, so I'm thinking 3 point. Can you please post the link to the page? I see the screen grab, but I'm not getting the long lower C mount part. 
BobE (not Bob Evans) - I think you can pull back the headliner a bit. My interior is not complete, but the JamesW page text and photos make it look like that's what he did. I don't think you have to weld, it's just a rosette weld to locate the plate. Maybe just use a button head bolt to affix it. 
MS, let us know if James responds. 
 

Last edited by RCodePaul (7/09/2025 4:30 PM)

RCodePaul wrote:

BobE (not Bob Evans) - I think you can pull back the headliner a bit. My interior is not complete, but the JamesW page text and photos make it look like that's what he did. I don't think you have to weld, it's just a rosette weld to locate the plate. Maybe just use a button head bolt to affix it. 
 

Paul – looking at the literature Nos681 provided in his post, there is a plate to be installed for the upper connection point.  I couldn’t find the JamesW post, and do not remember whether this plate can be slipped into place in the fastback’s ‘B’ pillar without making some opening to fit it in.  As my car interior is finished, and I am reluctant to taking it apart for this installation.  As yours is still in the finishing stage, I’d look into this installation.

 

JamesW wrote:

First time in a couple of years that I log on and we're talking 3 point seatbelts.....

It probably has been 20 years since that mod and the crappy webpage.  Back before Facebook and Youtube and stuff.  So yes, there was no welding, just the bracket that slipped in behind the structure.  Had to pull the headliner back a bit for access and to drill the holes, but it was easy.  I may have tacked a coat hangar to the bracket so I could fish it up and hold it in place while doing the bolts.  It was still installed in my car and working perfectly when I sold it in 2021.

The http://www.midnightdsigns.com/james/ website that I used to have is no longer maintained.  I closed the web server account a while back.  If anyone wants to take any of that information and update, rehost, rename..take use or ownership of.... I have no problem with that.  Much of it is still relative, but there is a lot that's out of date.  You all are welcome to it.

Not active in the hobby much anymore - busy with grandkids and country life.  I'm may try and make it to the Bash this year since it's in the DFW area.  Would be good to see some old friends.

JamesW

    Do you miss your Stang?   Sure was nice!
 

rpm wrote:

 
So…he was 48 when 3 point belts were mandated in 1968?
Very interesting 🤔