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I updated my DIY for seat belts in a 1960-66 cab. Much easier shoulder belt installation. Teaser pics attached.
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New 1963 DS.JPG (218.95 KB, 154 downloads)
New 1963 PS.JPG (140.02 KB, 153 downloads)
New 2020 epoxy nut.JPG (185.38 KB, 154 downloads)
New 2031 Taped nut.JPG (297.28 KB, 152 downloads)
New 2032 Taped nut.JPG (219.1 KB, 156 downloads)
New 2035 B pillar hole.JPG (337.95 KB, 156 downloads)

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Nice tip. Did you get your wrench back?


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Originally Posted by JW51
Nice tip. Did you get your wrench back?

The wrench taped to the paint stick? Yes sir! That tape held it and was strong enough for me to use a socket wrench on the anchor bolt to do the final tightening. Just twist that paint stick back and forth and pull down a bit and that tape will pull off of the fender washer just fine.
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That is good stuff there Lugnutz!

Thanks for documenting and sharing with everyone.

-Woog

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I enjoy helping others with stuff like this. I hope it has encouraged people to install seat belts and maybe saved people from some injuries. I had a crash and my 1965 seatbelts (the ones in the DIY) saved me from injury.

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Originally Posted by Lugnutz
I enjoy helping others with stuff like this. I hope it has encouraged people to install seat belts and maybe saved people from some injuries. I had a crash and my 1965 seatbelts (the ones in the DIY) saved me from injury.

I only installed them in mine for my kids. I have a guardian angel to protect me. No idea if he will protect my kids or not, so I am planning ahead.


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Originally Posted by Ferris Bueller
I only installed them in mine for my kids. I have a guardian angel to protect me. No idea if he will protect my kids or not, so I am planning ahead.
Ferris, If your guardian angel fails to protect you, it won't help the kids if you're gone. I'd recommend you wear your seat belt (and your life jacket if out on the water).


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Thank you Lugnutz. I used your original instructions. Your DIYs are excellent and much appreciated.


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"Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly!"
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thumbs_up drive. Jerry.


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Thanks for the tip neighbor 👍🇺🇸😎


1962 C10 with a 235 6cyl -- all of the drive train seems to be original.
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Some people like a new truck. I liked the old ones.

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