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Posted By: RckyMtnTJ on 11/25/07 12:04am

Seeing a post on here about seatbelts got me wondering. We just got our C Class Dodge and one of our top priorities for the winter is getting it set up for seatbelts for the kids. There are none in the back right now. There is a water tank in the forward facing dinette seat, and that is where we want to put the kids. We have room to put a frame around the water tank. My question is, how did you guys setup your vintage Dodge's for seatbelts? Do you have any pics?

Thanks,

Jeff N

Jeff N
78' Dodge Sportsman Beaver Big Sur 23' motorhome
69' Sportscraft Tent Trailer
98' Jeep TJ 4" Lift.. yada yada yada

Posted By: Leeann on 11/25/07 07:58am

I can take photos of mine, but it came with seatbelts from the factory.

If no one else comes up with them, I'll take some for you.

'73 Concord 20' Class A w/Dodge 440 - see profile for photo

Posted By: glw on 11/25/07 08:11am

Hi RckyMtnTJ,

I have a '77 Chinook. The seatbelts are bolted right to the floor with a hole drilled through and with a pretty hefty bolts. I don't know if this is how they were made, but when I had it all apart doing repairs, I made sure they were secure.

They come up through some holes notched in the back of the cover(plywood 1/2") over the water tank (support for the seat).

Sorry no pics, no time to take it all apart right now. Maybe later..Hope this helps.

Gary Webb
Phoenix, AZ

Posted By: Jer&Ger on 11/25/07 06:40pm

My "77" Dodge had seat belts factory installed in both dinette seats. Problem was, they are just bolted to the 2x4s across the back bracing of the seats. That sure sounds safe to me [emoticon]

. So I've taken them out til I can build a stronger frame work for them. I'd hate to have them used and have people think they're safe....Jerry

Jerry & Gerry, our pets (dogs), Byron, Coco
1976 Monaco, 440 ci. Dodge Sportsman chassis

Posted By: Kendas on 11/25/07 07:32pm

I think I'm going to beat Leeann on this one... [emoticon]

This is mine above the fresh water tank on the rear facing dinette seat. Looks like 1/8 inch strap bolted to the floor and "wrapped" around the tank.

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1978 21ft Tioga Dodge 440 Motor,
4.5kw Generac and 80 watts Solar
1984 Goldwing Interstate (Daily driver)
Misc Things I've done to my RV pictures

USAF Retired
To Err is human... To Forgive is not SAC Policy.

Posted By: Leeann on 11/25/07 07:37pm

Perfect! That's how mine look [emoticon]

Posted By: Kendas on 11/25/07 07:57pm

Gee Leeann... Two RVs with OEM parts mounted the same way. What will RV builders think of next. [emoticon]

Posted By: Jer&Ger on 11/25/07 09:47pm

Thanks for the pics. That looks like a good solution for mine too [emoticon]

. I'll have to get started when the weather gets a little warmer here in Idaho [emoticon]

....Jerry

Posted By: Trish Davis on 11/26/07 04:27am

RckyMtnTJ wrote:

... top priority is getting it set up for seatbelts for the kids ... none in the back now ... how did you guys set up your vintage Dodge's for seatbelts?

Travco probably had 6 lap belts in it. With most of the interior gutted, they're out.
All bolted to the 3/4" floor on one side and the steel side frame on the other. Sensible, stout.

When you go to buy new seat belts, check Army surplus stores first.
New, excellent quality, very adjustable, dirt cheap. Always grey.

Posted By: 79powerwagon on 11/26/07 05:56am

The lap belts for my Tioga are only for the sofa sleeper. There is a sticker stating CLEARLY that no one should occupy the dinette seats when in motion.

My belts clip onto a series of brackets mounted low on the wall behind the sofa, all steel, and completely removable. This is a 1973 model, and it's STOUT! Strangely enough, I still have the belts, too!

She ain't purdy, but at least she's slow!

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