removal & replacement of seatbelts question

[holdenutechick]

My ute has seatbelts but they were poorly fitted to the floorpans, they are also water damaged and in very bad shape.

my question is as the ute originally didn't come from the factory with seatbelts am I allowed to remove the seatbelts and if they are removed to replace the floorpan do I need to put them back in or can I leave them out?

[MeFB]

am I allowed to remove the seatbelts and if they are removed to replace the floorpan do I need to put them back in or can I leave them out?

Hate to sound like your Mum, but regardless of what the law allows you to do, I'd always put seatbelts back in (speaking as a one-time paramedic who has seen the consequences).

There's a guy on ebay who sells period style seatbelts in a variety of colours.

[WayneXG95]

I have to agree with Alan..
Put them back in, remember It's not you its the other driver.
I'm putting a full set in my FB.

[Harv]

Agree - if it has belts (even bodgy ones), replace rather than delete. Belts are fairly period-correct anyway (perhaps not retractables... other than SunnyTims cool NASCO retractors ).

The fun of sliding sideways across the vinyl bench under cornering wears off pretty quick (and being a country ute, circle work is mandatory at some stage ).

Cheers,
Harv.

[Cal]

If it had belts, I'm sure you gotta put them back in. One NSW club member got pulled over in his FB, and the cop noticed the hole in the B pillar where the seat belt mounting bolt used to be. He got into trouble for not having the belts installed

[holdenutechick]

If it had belts, I'm sure you gotta put them back in. One NSW club member got pulled over in his FB, and the cop noticed the hole in the B pillar where the seat belt mounting bolt used to be. He got into trouble for not having the belts installed

I wasn't sure it's why I asked, Daniel believes we should remove the belts and fill the holes, if the holes are filled and the new roof lining put in when the interior is redone it should look stock.

At the moment I'm undecided.

[MeFB]

Check these out

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-SEAT ... _864wt_883

I'm sure there are stacks of places that can make them up, but these guys seem to be doing good trade and keeping their customers happy.

[holdenutechick]

Hate to sound like your Mum, but regardless of what the law allows you to do, I'd always put seatbelts back in

The fun of sliding sideways across the vinyl bench under cornering wears off pretty quick (and being a country ute, circle work is mandatory at some stage ).

Actually Alan and Harv Mum reckons all the fun of the old cars is sliding around.

Circle work yeah easy Dad said spin it the other way so you stay pressed up against the door like they did in those days.

I'm wishing I grew up in the 60's sounds like it was a lot of fun.

[ekstevo]

I cut the seat belt bolt points out of a VC Commodore body and welded them into the floor and pliers

[Harv]

Dad said spin it the other way so you stay pressed up against the door like they did in those days.

Your Dad grew up in the same school as mine.