In the 1960s after watching Indy racing cars crash on television and watching the drivers walk away unharmed, I asked my parents for seat belts for Christmas for my 1948 Buick Roadmaster. I received my wish, not only 1 belt for the driver, but also a passenger belt.
I've been wearing seat belts every since whether I'm driving or someone else is. I feel kind of naked without one on. I even find myself clicking my Ford tractor seat belt on even if just moving the tractor a few feet. Good habit whether a pain or not.
I haven't done it yet, but I will be removing the rear seat belts from my 1978 Ford Granada to install into my '49 3800.
