jtz54 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I'm going to replace my '70 Z seats with a set from a 2005 Honda Civic which I've read can fit nicely. Since the seats have the buckle as part of the seat I was wondering if I should integrate the seat belts from the same car. I'd feel better since The Honda's belts are newer and probably safer. Has any one done this mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Are you aware that the Z seats are only fastened to the body with four small bolts through sheet metal? The seat would simply rip out of its' attachment points in an accident. Note that the Z seat belts are attached to the body with large bolts. What ever seats and seat belts you decide on, use the stock attachment points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjracin240 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Are you aware that the Z seats are only fastened to the body with four small bolts through sheet metal? The seat would simply rip out of its' attachment points in an accident. Note that the Z seat belts are attached to the body with large bolts. What ever seats and seat belts you decide on, use the stock attachment points. Keep in mind that the seat has four attachment points where as the buckle for the seat belt has one! With that said the floor mounts are pretty thin use discretion in your final install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) To be clear, the Z belts attach to large bolts behind the seats. The body is reinforced where the bolts are located. The seats are bolted to sheet metal suports. Edited January 11, 2016 by Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtz54 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the info. I inspected the seat & belt mounts and I should be able to mount the Honda seats in place of the originals. I wanted to upgrade the belts since the originals are 40+ years old. Was wondering if anyone mounted an entire system from another vehicle and if they were able to somehow use the factory mount points that were made to take the stress of seat belts. Since I'm planning to use the buckle attached to the seats, I'll have to insure that the seat mounts are beefed up in the process. Edited January 12, 2016 by jtz54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 MSA SELLS A "RETRO" seatbelt that bolts in the stock location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 BTW have you looked at seat swap threads in the interior forum? Lots of seat info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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