Seatbelts

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Seatbelts

Post by Chiroman » Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:49 am

Have any of you put seatbelt a in your MB/GPW's? If so any tips on anchor points.


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Post by gearhead » Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:55 am

Bolt them to the floor with large washers or plates.
I do not have any in my GPW, it is as delivered.

My two other street jeeps have full cages and belts.

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Post by pkozak1 » Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:35 am

I would rather take my chances jumping or getting thrown, than get pinned upside down or broken neck as there is no roll over protection.

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Post by jpb222 » Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:28 am

I added an old surplus aircraft belt to the rear seat of my gpw so I could strap the kids carseats in.
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Re: Seatbelts

Post by tamnalan » Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:17 pm

"Raging debate" on the Gee over whether we are safer with or without seatbelts in our jeeps!

I needed them to drive my MB on base where I work. I just cobbled up something using the door safety strap in its standard location and another strap fastened to the rear seat footrests. I would never bet my life on them, but they are good enough for the gate guards.
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