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Jim in CA
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Just purchased a 1985 Super Chief 500 in mint condition. It has a factory roll bar and I want to install seatbelts before I head to the Pismo sand dunes. I'm new to 6x6 world, so would greatly appreciate any tips as to brand/type of belts and suggestions/hints for installation from anyone who has done this. Thanks.
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liflod (Liflod)
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Jim, can you take some pictures and measurements of your rollbar for me? How does it attach to the body? I have a Thunderchief that I would like to make a rollbar for so I can also install seatbelts.
I would head to the local junk yard and pull the seatbelts out the back seats of a four door car or station wagon. These belts were hardly ever used and they are just strictly lap belts. I would install 3 belts on the seat, not necessarily for 3 people but will keep you secure in different riding arrangements. I sit in the middle when by myself and on the left side when riding with a passenger |
matt435
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Jim, I would give recreatives a call (they make the Max) I bought my belts from them and they work great. I also have seen the belts roger and bonnie bought from auto zone. they work great too.
hope this helps. Matt |
Jim in CA
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Thanks for the suggestions. As for pics and specs on roll bar, I would be happy to do but it may be a while. I am swamped at work right now.
Thanks again.
Jim |
EJW
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Jim, I have a 1982 Attex SuperChief with a bench seat. I went to the local auto junk yard and pulled out a lap belt from an old Buick. I cut slits in the bench seat and bolted the belt to the frame. Works great. One question, when Attex came out with the 2-stroke engine that could go up to 40 mph, how did they expect anyone to stay in the darn thing without belts? |
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