Re: [T3] '66 seat belts

["Patrick J. Morton" <patmor@utu.fi>]

At 21:19 +0000 02/15/1999, Dave Hall wrote:

>Our '64 1500S Squareback came with just diagonal front belts (dealer
>fitted).  They were a Swedish make with a massive clip that clamped
>onto a chrome loop on the tunnel.  It must have been meant to be a
>diagonal because the clip had a tag on the back to fit it into the
>upper mounting when not in use.

These would be Klippan brand belts.  And yes, they are 2 point safety
harness-style.  Probably killed more people than they saved.

My Square came without seat belts at all.  They were not required in
Finland until 1971 - something I enjoy explaining to the local police
whenever they pull me over during one of their, "seat belt enforcement
campaigns."  I have had to prove the year make of my Square (1967) so that
I can escape being issued a citation on several ocassions.  One local foot
patrolman has stopped me twice!  He wasn't too amused when asked him if he
would be interested in doing some real police work instead, like finding
out who stole my bicycle.  "Oh, thank God ... the police."  - Fletch

In the spirit of safety, I do have a set of roller belts from a late model
Beetle (Dark Side?) ... which are resting in the front trunk until I figure
oĽOlLo retro-actively install them.  Anyone have a 18.5mm wratchet to
loan me?

There you have it.

Patrick

Patrick Joel Morton
Rauhankatu 28 as 27
FIN -- 20100  TURKU
Finland, E.U.

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