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Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts #411231 07/14/18 06:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 237 Arizona DMelton OP Backyard Mechanic
OP DMelton Backyard Mechanic Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 237 Arizona	I know it isn't stock, but i feel better wearing belts in case of a minor accident, and they can be shoved behind the seat for visual 'correctness", if necessary. How do they look? Doug

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Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #411244 07/14/18 09:40 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,739 Likes: 2 Oshawa, Ontario, Canada cabboy ChatMaster - 1,500
cabboy ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,739 Likes: 2 Oshawa, Ontario, Canada	I think the firearm is more disconcerting. Getting ready for road rage? Seriously belts are a good idea and an acceptable modification. Trying to figure a way to incorporate into my 29 sedan.

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts cabboy #411261 07/15/18 01:37 AM
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OP DMelton Backyard Mechanic Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 237 Arizona	Originally Posted by cabboy I think the firearm is more disconcerting. Getting ready for road rage? Seriously belts are a good idea and an acceptable modification. Trying to figure a way to incorporate into my 29 sedan. Firearm? Firearm? Where you from, boy? Oh, wait, Ah, Canada. No wonder. Land of the the , oh well, never mind.... Didn't you ever watch Dillinger or Bonnie and Clyde? Doug

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #411263 07/15/18 03:59 AM
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tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	Those seat belts look fine as they are, even though I have not had a car, truck or tractor fall off my back in 50 years of driving I do intend to fit 3 point retractable belts in the 38. The only time a firearm is disconcerting to me is when I am at the open end of the barrel, I am not 1 of my former Prime Ministers scaredy cats. Tony 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #411274 07/15/18 11:15 AM
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mike_lynch ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,292 whitby ontario Canada	Originally Posted by DMelton Originally Posted by cabboy I think the firearm is more disconcerting. Getting ready for road rage? Seriously belts are a good idea and an acceptable modification. Trying to figure a way to incorporate into my 29 sedan. Firearm? Firearm? Where you from, boy? Oh, wait, Ah, Canada. No wonder. Land of the the , oh well, never mind.... Didn't you ever watch Dillinger or Bonnie and Clyde? Doug FINISH THE SENTANCE............."LAND OF THE THE, OH WELL NEVER MIND......... MIKE LYNCH

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts mike_lynch #411278 07/15/18 12:17 PM
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Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	More omments could cause this thead to be closed Gene Schneider

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts mike_lynch #411280 07/15/18 12:50 PM
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OP DMelton Backyard Mechanic Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 237 Arizona	Originally Posted by mike_lynch FINISH THE SENTANCE............."LAND OF THE THE, OH WELL NEVER MIND......... MIKE LYNCH It's spelled Sentence. Doug

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #411281 07/15/18 12:51 PM
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OP DMelton Backyard Mechanic Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 237 Arizona	This is how we roll in Arizona. Doug

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #411282 07/15/18 01:16 PM
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mike_lynch ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,292 whitby ontario Canada	Originally Posted by DMelton Originally Posted by mike_lynch FINISH THE SENTENCE............. "LAND OF THE THE, OH WELL NEVER MIND......... MIKE LYNCH It's spelled Sentence. Doug You have something to say about Canadians.....finish the sentence mike Last edited by mike_lynch; 07/15/18 01:18 PM.

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #411283 07/15/18 01:44 PM
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Black Bird Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD	No George, not the livestock!

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #411297 07/15/18 05:49 PM
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32confederate ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,919 Vancouver, Washington	Mike Lynch, As the moderator this is a warning! Back off! As Chev Nut stated, I can close this thread. Continue the discussion on seat belts as that is considered a safety item by the VCCA. You will not have points removed during class judging. Thank you, Bruce 32 Confederate Bruce S. DeFord VCCA Judging Committee Chair The Great American Value for 1932 http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts 32confederate #411344 07/16/18 01:07 PM
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OP DMelton Backyard Mechanic Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 237 Arizona	Really? No deduction on the belts? Even in plain view and not shoved behind the seats? As far as other safety items, are upgraded light bulbs considered a safety item? Like maybe LED tail/stop lamp bulbs/arrays, in the factory housing? What about brighter headlights, using the factory housing and lens? Any otehr safety upgrades possible? Thanks, Doug

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #411346 07/16/18 01:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	Seat belts and properly installed direction lights are the only items allowed. Brighter bulbs are OK if behind a lens and no sealed beams. Gene Schneider

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #411351 07/16/18 02:32 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	Gene, I hope you are not up to date. Since I am no longer a part of the Judging Committee and have not shown a vehicle since Flint, I am surely not up to date. In the past tires didn't need to match the original size, make or tread design. Hoses and belts didn't need to match originals. Obvious reproduction parts (that function but don't exactly copy an original) have been accepted. Honeycomb radiators could be replaced with cellular (aka V-cell) or fin & tube. Outside rear view mirrors could be installed. In one case a powerglide transmission was allowed in a late 40s truck. I could list more but I think most will get the point. Wavers or not deducting points for non-original parts is a very slippery slope. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts Chipper #411361 07/16/18 05:14 PM
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wisebri24 ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,381 Long Island, N.Y.	Ask 5 doctors the same question, you'll get 10 different answers. Just say'n. Here we go again.

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #411397 07/17/18 08:33 AM
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tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	It seems that if the judges seeing eye dog doesnt see it it is ok but if he does bad luck. Tony 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire

Re: Accessorizing the '33 Roadster, seat belts DMelton #412157 07/31/18 12:22 AM
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Jonda1 Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 264 Apple Valley, California	On a different note DMelton, if anyone has never seen the movie clip you posted from youtube it is worth watching. One of the funniest movies I've ever seen.

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