I just bought a set of 4 belts for my hawk. I need to know if there is a template to install them. Thanks!!
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You may have weld nuts already in place. My GT did.Neil Thornton
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I bought a set of 4 from Studebaker International, want to be as correct as I cansigpic
Packardbakerly,
J.D.Comment
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Sorry, would not have the installation info for those type.Originally posted by J. D. ENGLER View PostComment
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Have you checked the templates collection on the Studebaker Drivers Club home page, Tech Tips, Specs and Data?Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in processComment
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on the '40, i measured everything, several times, before drilling - and used really big washers - bigger than what came with the kit from s. int'l...
on the avanti, it was already set up for belts, and "popped" her from underneath...
also used seat belts and hardware from from "s.i."Kerry. SDC Member #A012596W. ENCSDC member.
'51 Champion Business Coupe - (Tom's Car). Purchased 11/2012.
'40 Champion. sold 10/11.
'63 Avanti R-1384. sold 12/10.
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There would be no template for floor mounted Seat belts in a '58, since the Factory Optional Belts were on the Door.
You have to "wing it" with modern Belts. Hardtops have the Torque Box in the way of the outboard Belt Anchor, I just cut a hole and made a patch plate and sealed it with dumb dumb clay.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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Do You mean the Sparton Karbelts? I just received a NOS set Myself for Christmas - beautiful, with the S-P logo. All that drilling that has to be done on the doors makes Me a little nervous though!Comment
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Now those are the design seat belts I have a copy of the Stude Engineering installation drawing for. Did your kit come with screws, washers, etc???Originally posted by SN-60 View PostComment
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To: Welcome--Yes, everything---really nice -- came with all hardware in an envelope ---instruction sheet --the plastic coated braided wire for the center belts--- beautiful chrome door brackets --The fact is even the
box they came in is colorfull ----really funny, as it describes that in the event of an accident these belts will help keep the doors from flying open!!!!!!! (and crush the occupants pelvis!!) Really nostalgic stuff. Take careComment
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Originally posted by SN-60 View Post
I wouldn't go drilling into those nice Speedster door panels Ed, I am going mount mine on anchor points on the floor.
They are a period belt for a fifties car..........correct?Brian Greenall
Melbourne, OZ
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hmmm..... you're planning to install this set of Sparton Karbelts on a 4 Door Sedan, correct??? IIRC, those "plastic coated braided wires" are ONLY used on the front seat of 4 Doors.Originally posted by SN-60 View PostComment
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To Welcome:------------- That's interesting. I really haven't read the instructions yet, but these belts will be going into a K-body. Do You think the manufacturer provided hardware for both both types?
I'll have to look at this a bit closer -- probably wont install for a couple more months. THANK YOU for Your input.Comment
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To: The Studebaker Sovereign,------ Yes I know what You mean on the drilling. but the 'charm' of those old belts is the way they are fastened to the door. What were They thinking? But in My mind,
that outer belt will have to be fastened to the door, --- holes and all!Comment
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