SteveR

Thanks Los Eneto. My thought was not how do I survive a 50+mph collision. I won't. I have that steering wheel and windshield only feet from my chest & face. I have only had one instance in the last 7 years we have owned Miss Daisy where some idiot cut in front of me and then turned right across traffic. I had to apply the brakes hard. It made my wife come out of her seat a bit. At least a seatbelt would have secured her a bit better. That is my goal. I drive my car like I did my motorcycle cautiously with plenty of space in front. It is no guarantee but, it helps. Now how am I going to mount this thing?

Mine is bolted to the floor as seen in the photo above. Interesting bolting the belts to this frame. I'll have to look into it. My concern would be the strength of the frame withstanding a crash. Will it rip out or buckle? The other thought is your face is not that far from the windshield and seatbelts might lessen the impact, but if they rip out your still going to go splat.

There is the problem. Mine is NOT open. I understand going over the bottom seat. It is the frame that is in the way. I thought of cutting 4 slots large enough to get the anchor through and then try to line that slot with plastic or something to stop any fraying that might happen.

I understand about the anchorage of the seatbelts. The question is the pathway of the Belt. In looking at the seat frame it looks like I have to go straight up with the belt instead of it being at an angle as per what I have seen on normal belt placement I noticed in Julianos the mounting is 'Behind' the seat. That seems impossible as my seat frame is in the way.

I just had a look under the seat for mounting. There isn't much space there. What angle do seatbelts need to be at? Here is under my seat. Front is to the right.

Has anyone installed front seatbelts on a 1937/38 4-door Plymouth, Dodge, Desoto, Chrysler? My concern is the mounting bolts location.

I agree to a point. When I was going to buy an old car, I wanted a Ford Model A. My wife who is English said their ok but they look like any other car from that era. I had to agree. However my first car was a 1965 Barracuda which hardly looks the same as a 1965 Mustang. Recently we were in a parking lot next to a 2002 Mini. When it left oddly enough another Mini pulled in but it was a 2013 year and looked almost identical. The point I am making is it matters not today what make you see they all look the same with minor differences.

So very true. Here in England all cars look the same.At work when I first bought my 37 Plymouth I took it to work. There was a guy there who had a new VW hybred. I asked what he thought of my car. He said "Meh" I then asked if he wanted to trade. He said, "what for that piece of Junk!" I can understand if someone can not appreciatet an old car. They're not everyone's cup of Tea, but to say Junk! I then said that car is 88 years old. Where do you think you car will be in 88 years? He said cofidently, "It will still be around" and I responded. Thats true but it will be in the form of a Baked bean can! Year of a car, how to tell. Here in England the 'Number plate' (Licence plate) tells you the year of registration. BORING!

I agree, but I have one and use it all the time. Thanks.

I don't have a garage and I find myself looking at our car all the time through the living room window. There have been times when I have talked to Miss Daisy when getting in our Kia, apologising to her for not taking her. I came to owning an old car late. I was 65 when we bought her. I always wanted to be an 18-year-old with an old car, but could never afford one. Then one day at work (7 days in on a new job) I was burnt with Caustic Soda on my shin. It took 6 months for the skin to grow back. I made a claim and with the money I bought Miss Daisy.

Aerodynamics do play a part but not as much as weight distribution, wheel alignment and friction. One of the cars I carved out for my son was a 1934 Ford coupe. I shortened the wheelbase. It came in last every time but he loved the car and was not bothered about his placement.

I had a 1978 F150 I bought new. I was coming home from a 300-mile trip at 65mph when all of a sudden the truck jolted to the left. This happened several times and I pulled into a parking lot to inspect what sounded like a bad wheel bearing. When I knocked off the hub roller bearing fell out. Why? I don't know other than it was the worst vehicle I have ever owned. Was it a cheap bearing? I dont know but I have found it does not pay to buy cheap when it comes to bearings. Timkin seems to be the best. I would replace all your bearings to be on the safe side.

Is this not the one needed for the bypass?

I have a 230 engine and 4 years ago I replaced the plugs to an NGK BR6S I pulled this today to have a look at them. the color was a beige and I have had no problems with them. I would estimate I put on 1-2K miles per year.

Oh, they are hidden in the crypto-only drawer

"Our age"? I'll have you know I am 39 years old and born in 1953! (Just don't tell my daughter or grandkids)

I said I could be generous, not delusional. Back in 1963 I use to get $5 to shovel people's sidewalks. That is around $60 in today's money. It looks like you would be better off buying my shovel.

LOL Well I can be gererous. I will provide this shovel and pick it up when you are done however the rental of it will be a bit steep and charged by the hour as long as it is in your posession. Remember nothing is free in this world.

Ya, free pick-up and delivery sounds good to me however you do realize you would have to come to England to pick it up and then deliver it back again. Wouldn't it be more cost-effective to just pay the $100? 👍

Is that a no? 😢

$1979?! That was expensive, I've got a used one for $100 if you're interested.

Some may think you are joking. I can remember when the temp got to the 40s and people going to Lake Calhoun MN and suning themselves on lawn chairs in the snow.

The reason they had the ice age is; No cars, factories, aerosol cans, or freon for air conditioning. Well that's just my opinion but it makes sense with the woke people.

I moved from my home state of Minnesota in 1997 to England. The winter of 96-97 we saw windchills of -120 degrees. The coldest I have seen in MN was in the 80s, -47 degrees F. Now that's cold. I have to be honest, after spending 28 years of wimpy English winters, I miss the winters back home.

The rubber gasket that came with the cap was .117" (3mm) and was too thick. I had some gasket material that was .062" (1.5mm) and that fits great. I'm back in the saddle again. Thanks to all who helped, especially 38plymouth!