Hi

[99tjadams]

Just wanted to say hi from canada
I missed the chance to buy a 73 cuda a few years ago and have regretted it ever since, hopefully i will get the chance again some day soon.
A quick simple question I cant seem to find an answer to, and having not been around many of these cars, how many seatbelts are in the back seat? I'm guessing two, anyone know if a satallite or road runner has three? And im also guessing a "B" body could be had with a front bench but E body did not? Feel free to poke fun at my lack of knowledge.

[74challenger03]

Welcome to the site. My challenger only has 2 seat belts in the back also the same in a 69 charger

[jimynick]

Welcome to the site from another Canuck and my 74 Challenger has 2 rear seat belts. I also believe you COULD get an E body with a bench seat, but there's many, more knowledgeable folks here who can give a more definitive answer. Good luck with your quest! 

[74challenger03]

They do have a bench seat in a ebody

[brads70]

Welcome!    Yes a bench set was available in e-body's . I believe they were called buddy seats?  I assume your asking because you have kids?  If so some on here have  geared up shoulder belts in the rear for baby seats even. I'm sure you could add a third seat belt in the rear if you wanted/needed one.

[71340RT]

Welcome to the site and hope you get a chance to buy another Cuda some day.

[hooD]

Welcome to the site.  As others have said there are two seat belts in the back.  Maybe you'll get another shot at finding a cuda.

[99tjadams]

Thanks for the tips, yah i'm thinking about kids, only way to get it wife approved.

[Jamiez]

A bench seat is a single unit.
A Buddy seat is actually 2 buckets with a folding padded armrest in between the two buckets in place of a console

I know the E's came with Benches, I have never seen one with a Buddy seat.  B bodies could be had with either option.

Since this thread is sort of safety related, cars with scheduled production dates prior to 1/1/1968 were not required to have shoulder belts (they were optional).  Those built after 1/1/1968 did have a shoulder belt.  In 1974 it switched from a lap belt + shoulder that had to be attached to a single 3 point unit (like modern cars).

In 1969, it was mandated that cars have headrests in the front (whiplash prevention).  I believe the transition was also on Jan 1.  Note headrests were available in earlier years as an option so you can find earlier cars with them.

[Super Blue 72]

Thanks for the tips, yah i'm thinking about kids, only way to get it wife approved.

As the others have said there are 2 sets of seatbelts in the back but as I have 3 kids I was thinking of adding a set.  I wondered if I could just use the existing bolts and just add to it.  In the event of an accident that would put twice as much load on those bolts I guess. 

[72cudamaan]

As the others have said there are 2 sets of seatbelts in the back but as I have 3 kids I was thinking of adding a set.  I wondered if I could just use the existing bolts and just add to it.  In the event of an accident that would put twice as much load on those bolts I guess. 

True, but most any car in the 80's-90's that had 3 belts in the back seat piggy backed bolts for the center belts.

[Colorado-0A5599]

A bench seat is a single unit.
A Buddy seat is actually 2 buckets with a folding padded armrest in between the two buckets in place of a console

I know the E's came with Benches, I have never seen one with a Buddy seat.  B bodies could be had with either option.

Since this thread is sort of safety related, cars with scheduled production dates prior to 1/1/1968 were not required to have shoulder belts (they were optional).  Those built after 1/1/1968 did have a shoulder belt.  In 1974 it switched from a lap belt + shoulder that had to be attached to a single 3 point unit (like modern cars).

In 1969, it was mandated that cars have headrests in the front (whiplash prevention).  I believe the transition was also on Jan 1.  Note headrests were available in earlier years as an option so you can find earlier cars with them.

Here is the one I upholstered for my 70 challenger V-8 auto on column.