Seat belts for P2 sports tourer

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Huntsman
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Seat belts for P2 sports tourer

Post by Huntsman » Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:51 pm

Has anyone fitted seat belts to P2 sports tourer or has any info about this?

David2021
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Re: Seat belts for P2 sports tourer

Post by David2021 » Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:29 am

Something I think about every time I go out!
It might be possible to fit simple lap belts I imagine, using Chassis rails etc as mounting points, but the B post top would nor be strong enough for mounting a lap/diagonal on the front seats. A full harness over the shoulders and a long single rear point a long way back to a suitable strong point through the floor (possibly welded to the chassis) would be possible, but this strap should really not go down to the floor, but go nearer to horizontal rather than vertical... otherwise there is a lot of load taken on the seat back. In the middle of the back seat is about right from my Rallying days, but inconvenient and... there is no strong rear bulkhead nor roll cage!
At least the steering column is not quite designed as a spear pointing at your chest like on a big Healey!
Back in the day (whenever that was!) some said it was safer to be ejected when the doors flew open.....
Drive safely!
David

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