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Does anyone know if seat belts were available as an option in 1958? I
know they were in '60 and I read somewhere that belts were also an available
dealer installed option in 1959, but I'm not certain about that. I
recently bought a '58 Crown Southampton that has never had seat belts
installed. The car is in great shape and has an immaculate, recently
restored interior. But, fact is I feel uncomfortable driving w/o seat
belts. Purely a safety issue.
I've made the decision to install seat belts, but cannot decide what is
most appropriate. Does anyone out there have an opinion? I did
locate a set of NOS belts for 1960, but they are gray which I don't think would
look good with the jade/emerald green upholstery. I am leaning towards
ordering green belts in a shade that will coordinate with the upholstery, and
plain "retro" buckles. Several companies I found on the 'net sell
them. How do I know what length to order for the front and back? I
am also unsure how to determine the proper installation points.
Keith |
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