Right after I bought my 75' Glacier just about two years ago, I became concerned
about the lack of 3-point seat belts. Even though I am still working on the coach
(aren't we all!) I started fabricating but didn't finish a steel post mounting
system for a standard harness setup.
As soon as my digital camera arrives and the weather gets a bit warmer, I'll post
drawings and photos of what I've done so far. Briefly, the post mounts to the
existing seat belt mounting points with a brace running forward along the outside of
each seat which is bolted into the floor's subframe.
Since I mounted a pair of Chrysler mini-van seats in place of the original ones
(don't know how anyone could drive in them for too long), I decided to use the
Chrysler seat belt units as well. On a temporary hookup, everything works fine. I
will have to fabricate metal or plastic covers to go over the retractor mechanism at
the base of the mounting post so they look better but that will be simple. Heavy
metal was used in the interest of increased safety even though the weight went up a
bit.
As soon as I have a chance, I'll do the drawings and photos so you can check it out.
Happy and safe motoring.
Ralph Edelbach, 75' Glacier
about the lack of 3-point seat belts. Even though I am still working on the coach
(aren't we all!) I started fabricating but didn't finish a steel post mounting
system for a standard harness setup.
As soon as my digital camera arrives and the weather gets a bit warmer, I'll post
drawings and photos of what I've done so far. Briefly, the post mounts to the
existing seat belt mounting points with a brace running forward along the outside of
each seat which is bolted into the floor's subframe.
Since I mounted a pair of Chrysler mini-van seats in place of the original ones
(don't know how anyone could drive in them for too long), I decided to use the
Chrysler seat belt units as well. On a temporary hookup, everything works fine. I
will have to fabricate metal or plastic covers to go over the retractor mechanism at
the base of the mounting post so they look better but that will be simple. Heavy
metal was used in the interest of increased safety even though the weight went up a
bit.
As soon as I have a chance, I'll do the drawings and photos so you can check it out.
Happy and safe motoring.
Ralph Edelbach, 75' Glacier
