what is it guys

[tynall44]

in my cab on my 69 right beside the back glass on thw inside is a hole looks like its threaded its on both sides does anyone know what this is it something factory but dumb ole me dont know what it is

[bluef250]

Can you post a photo? Sound like something from a PO.

[flyboy2610]

Are you talking about the attatchment point for the shoulder belt option?

[Heavenlyfire]

yep, shoulder belt

[studdmstr]

Anyone know where to find a shoulder belt to fit there. I'd like to add these in addition to the lap belts. Just in case (Heaven forbid) I get in an accident. I'm not really feeling the need to smack the steering wheel with my face.

[bluef250]

Check out this thread
http://fordification.com/forum/viewtopi ... lder+belts

[dotcentral]

There's a rumor that the 73 (to early 90's ?) Dodge trucks 3 point belts have a narrow retractor that is floor mounted and works well. I have not seen it, but have every intention of trying it out (someday)

[FORDification]

That's exactly what I'll be using when I get to that point on my project. Just for the visual, here's a couple pictures I shot a while back of that setup from a truck in the local U-Pull-It:

[dotcentral]

Looks like it would be a tight fit if the in-cab tank is still in place.

Keith, how do you plan on mounting the retractor? Looks like they mount to the inside of the cab somehow, or am I missing something?

[FORDification]

Yeah, they mount to the side of the door opening lip. It's been a while since I took that pic, but I do remember thinking that it would be an easy fit. I believe I was thinking that a simple L-bracket mounted on the floorpan would work great. I don't think I'd want to trust mounting it to the existing door lip on our trucks...at least not without a little reinforcing. Yeah, it'll be a snug fit, but I think it would work fine and look good too.

[71-F-250SC-72-F-250C]

I was looking at the 71 cab the other day, and noticed that the seat belt holes were in a different place than the 72s. My dad always said those holes were for shoulder harness seat belts because of a new law that was being made. I do not see how you would mount shoulder harness seatbelts in the 71. I got a kit for the 72 that is a set up alot like that dodge in the picture, that went in easily.

[fordman]

that dodge pic scared me i started to shake nevously. oh man you talk about being weirded out and gettting the willeys. i'd rather have a chevy than any dodge. freaking rattle traps.

[flyboy2610]

Using duct tape as a means of securing your shoulder belt doesn't strike me as aparticularly good idea.

[71-F-250SC-72-F-250C]

I didnt want to scratch the cab. I plan to remove them in a couple of years. My mom made me install those. I tried them on once, and I cant stand them. I actually used the lap belts

[rjewkes]

Just me or did ford and dodge share designs?
Is that were the term Flapped or flipped or worse Over Rebuilt Dodge Came from?