1964 1/2 Seatbelts

JR 1950 · 03-22-2006, 08:05 AM

Has anyone heard of putting rear seatbelts in a 64 1/2 convertible. Can it be done. I need them so I can put a child car seat in. Any help would be appreciated.

Gearhead999 · 03-22-2006, 01:29 PM

I've put many seat belts in cars through out the years.

What would be different in a 64 1/2 convert. than any other Mustang??

Pull the rear seat cushion out, check the clearance underneath and put some holes in the floor.

JR 1950 · 03-22-2006, 01:56 PM

From what I understand, its not that easy. The forces experienced in a car crash can easily rip the seatbelts from the floor. The belts need to be attached in a different manner such as to the frame with hardened steel. There are not any factory purchase points on a 64 1/2 as there is on any other mustang.

okiedragster · 03-22-2006, 06:23 PM

i had to put belts in a 63 falcon, i had to weld a nut to a 4 x 4 plate drill a hole and weld the plate to the outer floorboard ,i promise it will be way strong enough as a matter of fact it will be stronger than any newer car because your 64 has a heavier gauge steel in the floor board area...

Phillyfanfrombirth · 03-23-2006, 08:36 AM

Absolutely you need a backing plate welded on the floor such as okie mentioned.

03-22-2006, 08:05 AM	#1
JR 1950 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	1964 1/2 Seatbelts Has anyone heard of putting rear seatbelts in a 64 1/2 convertible. Can it be done. I need them so I can put a child car seat in. Any help would be appreciated.

03-22-2006, 01:29 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: 1964 1/2 Seatbelts I've put many seat belts in cars through out the years. What would be different in a 64 1/2 convert. than any other Mustang?? Pull the rear seat cushion out, check the clearance underneath and put some holes in the floor. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

03-22-2006, 01:56 PM	#3
JR 1950 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Re: 1964 1/2 Seatbelts From what I understand, its not that easy. The forces experienced in a car crash can easily rip the seatbelts from the floor. The belts need to be attached in a different manner such as to the frame with hardened steel. There are not any factory purchase points on a 64 1/2 as there is on any other mustang.

03-22-2006, 06:23 PM	#4
okiedragster Drag Racer and Mach1 Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: southern oklahoma Posts: 85	Re: 1964 1/2 Seatbelts i had to put belts in a 63 falcon, i had to weld a nut to a 4 x 4 plate drill a hole and weld the plate to the outer floorboard ,i promise it will be way strong enough as a matter of fact it will be stronger than any newer car because your 64 has a heavier gauge steel in the floor board area... __________________ -FOR SALE- SUPER COMP DRAGSTER My 71 Mach 1

03-23-2006, 08:36 AM	#5
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: 1964 1/2 Seatbelts Absolutely you need a backing plate welded on the floor such as okie mentioned.

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