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Old 05-21-2010, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by extralight View Post
Absolutely beautiful work on the seats. Love all the detail and how it flows together. Marty, what exactly makes seat harnesses "Dot" Approved? Kurt's installing 4 pt harness in my vette and I want to make sure I don't have problems as well. Where did you get them? Thanks!
Oddly enough it simple

The buckle itself has to be a single push button like we all use everday and it must have a DOT Certification. Which racing harnesses don't have.

According my insurance agent if I had a passenger in my car and he was wearing a non DOT approved belt i would be soley liable for all injuries and law suits. That is if he/she was wearing said non DOT approved belts. If they weren't wearing a belt then they would cover them. Talk about screwed up.

ps My agent is a very close friend so i value his opinion.

Also if your retrofitting belts into your car make sure you put the proper doughnut / re-enforcement plates at all mounting points.

I know juliano's make 3 point retrofit belts for muscle cars and they are also certified.
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