When did Volvo start using seat belts?
1959
In 1959, the patented three-point safety belt was introduced in the Volvo Amazon (120) and PV 544 on the Nordic markets. Volvo thus became the first car maker in the world to equip its cars with safety belts as standard.
When did GM start installing seat belts?
Safety advocates and insurance experts are raising questions about the effectiveness of the automatic seat belts that General Motors has been installing in millions of cars since September 1986. The belts are to be phased out by the fall of 1995, not nearly soon enough to satisfy its critics.
Did Volvo make 3 point seat belts?
In 1959, the patented three-point safety belt was introduced in the Volvo Amazon (120) and PV 544 on the Nordic markets. Volvo thus became the first car maker in the world to equip its cars with safety belts as standard.
Where can I get a replacement seat belt?
You can replace the bolt with a new replacement one purchased from Wesco and found in our 3 point retractable Replacement Seat Belts Optional Hardware Kit (part # 3pt-rmk) or the hex bolt (7/16″ fine thread Grade 5 or better) from the old seat belt if the car has never been in an accident. (The hex bolt should be firmly tightened.)
How do you install a bench seat belt?
Bench Seat End (20″ floppy end) 2. Bucket Seat End (11″ curved hard sleeve) Insert the hex bolt through the hole in the (E) End of the bench seat belt end as shown in Fig. 3 , and then screw the hex bolt into the existing anchor point (threaded hole) and firmly tighten.
How do you replace a WESCO seat belt?
Step # 2: Replacement: Insert the hex bolt through the (A) Retractor End of your new Wesco replacement seat belt and then screw the hex bolt into the existing anchor point (threaded hole) located on the outboard side of the vehicle near the floor as shown in Fig. 1 and tighten.
Where is the anchor point on a seat belt?
When the existing anchor point is located in the side of the drive shaft tunnel: Using the 7/16″ fine thread hex bolt (Grade 5 or better) from the restraint that you’re replacing or a new hex bolt from Wesco, simply insert the hex bolt through the hole in the (D) End of the bucket seatbelt end as shown in Fig. 4 .