74 GTV Racing Harness Install

[AlfaNeely@domain.elided]

In a message dated 10/01/2002 6:46:54 PM Central Daylight Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 13:17:58 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Kelly McCrystle <patpend2000@domain.elided>
> Subject: 74 GTV Racing Harness Install
> 
> I would like to install a racing harness in my 74 GTV
> for an upcomming track event.  
> 
> This past weekend I noticed two different mounting
> styles:
> 
> (1) Eyebolts installed right below the rear package,
> rear seat removed
> 
> (2) Bar bolted in behind the seats spanning between
> the B Pillars, belts installed onto the bar. Rear seat
> left in.
> 
> Does anyone know where I can find one of these bars
> that is pre-fabricated or are they a custom build?
> 
> If I choose to install eyebolts, do I need to use
> backing plates?
> 
> Thanks
> Kelly M
> 

       If the eyebolts are in sheet metal, they need something to keep them 
from pulling through the sheetmetal.  Large washers should be sufficient if 
you are pulling parallel to the sheet metal.  If you are pulling 
perpendicular to the sheet metal, then larger backing plates should be used.
       Check with the people who sold you the seat belts to see what they 
recommend and sell.
       Make sure the shoulder straps extend back and slightly down from your 
shoulders.  Too steep an angle can put too much pressure on your spine.  Not 
enough and they can flex in a roll over.  The top of the package shelf in the 
74 GTV should be about the right height.
       The best place to mount the shoulder straps is to a horizontal bar 
welded into a properly designed roll bar.  The roll bar has the added 
advantage of keeping the roof from collapsing in a roll over!
       
       The stock seat belt bolt locations on either side of your butt are 
very good for the lap belt.  For the anti sub strap, drill a hole in the 
floor pan under the seat and use large washers to back up the bolt.  Do not 
install a racing harness without an anti sub strap.  The strap will not ruin 
your sex life if properly installed.  But it will keep the seat belts down on 
your hips.  You do not want the shoulder straps to pull the lap belt up into 
the soft tissue of your stomach.

Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City
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