FE-FC Holden Discussion Forum

Hello,

Has anyone got three point seat belts (lap-sash) fitted to the outside seating positions of the rear seat of a Station Sedan, and if so, where/how was the shoulder point attached?

In addition, has anyone had an approved anchor point for a child restraint installed in a Station Sedan, and if so, where was it put?

Finally, in contemplating the above, has anyone found the friction clasp mechanism retaining the rear squab in the upright position to be suitable, or have they had to modify the catch to a mechanical release type?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated,

Regards

Edward

Eddie, I fashioned a shoulder point into the panel below the window with a curved reinforcing plate beneath.  Not really suitable for adults though as it tends to fall off the shoulder.  My kids were younger then and it suited their height OK.  The only alternative is to use the panel above the window for a lift strap like a lot of coupes do.  Doesn't look as neat though.
The child restraint was bolted to the floor through the chassis section and was once again reinforced with a suitable backing plate.
re the seat restraints - 1959 FC's have a modified anchor with a metal clasp which clips down over the pin.  This is much improved and stops the seat coming forward.  This is a MUST if you are putting kids in the back of a wagon as a lot of terrible injuries have occurred (not just in FC's) when loads in the back of the car push the seats forward in an accident or even heavy braking.
sorry I dont have any at the minute but they are not that rare.  Anybody out there who knows where there are any wagon wrecks - please souvenir the late model seat supports and pass them onto FE and early FC wagon owners as these are a VERY important change to make the car a lot safer.

Ken

Ken,

Thanks for that. I couldn't see how the back seat could be particularly safe, and you have confirmed my concerns. I'll look out for the clips.

The height of the shoulder strap isn't a concern at the moment. Junior is only five months old, so I may stick with lap belts for the time being, and the anchor point for the child seat.

Regards

Edward

I have seen lap-sash belts fitted into the rear of an FC wagon, bolted through the C-pillar in more or less the same way as the front belts bolt through the B-pillar.  I wasn't entirely sure how safe this would be, but if you compare it how the top bolt in the back of a sedan goes through the single layer of parcel tray...?

The car in question had the same B pillar bolts and fittings in the C pillar.

cheers
RET