I have written an article on installing this system of seat belts in the little birds.

I know there are numerous owners of these cars on this site.

I am attaching a link to pictures and the article. Click on the link at the bottom of

the pictures for the article.

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Ernie Phillips

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t4e7nhtrnbcszj3/YunFyJVxuy

I'm convinced. While a shoulder belt likely wouldn't have affected the leg fracture situation, considering the level of 50s era medical science, those extensive facial injuries could probably have proven fatal if that accident had occurred back then. I may even look into a smaller diameter, aftermarket 56-style steering wheel in addition to the belt conversion, and drive with the column/wheel all the way forward to distance it the max. Of course, it was often the case that a 50s head-on crash pushed the engine through the firewall, which shoved the then solid steering column through your chest. No belt system, dished wheel or padded dash (or airbag even) could save you then. I will look into whether the dual 3-point system can be split (thus halving the cost), since I don't see the advantage for a passenger if the seat is all the way back (?).

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