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Re: Child Car seat in an Cuda
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2013 - 07:55:10 AM »
Thought I'd bring this back up. My lap belts center the buckle behind the back so it is rather uncomfortable for my girls.

I need to find a Latch Belt kit somewhere..... I don't have a Cosco membership
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Re: Child Car seat in an Cuda
« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2013 - 08:08:24 AM »
My kids are in Booster seats ages 6 & 7. I need to rig up some shoulder belts in my car this winter. I have a bigger issue though as I don't have a package tray in my convertible... I don't have much to work with.

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Re: Child Car seat in an Cuda
« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2013 - 12:16:51 AM »
Still digging around looking for a LATCH kit on Amazon.

Did see a three point seat belt kit though.  Any place in the convertible to bolt the shoulder part, crocha?  :clueless:

http://www.amazon.com/3-Point-Shoulder-Black-Length-Chrome/dp/B0013HWD1I/ref=sr_1_60?ie=UTF8&qid=1384492393&sr=8-60&keywords=latch+seat+belt

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Re: Child Car seat in an Cuda
« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2013 - 12:22:41 AM »
Thought I'd bring this back up. My lap belts center the buckle behind the back so it is rather uncomfortable for my girls.

I need to find a Latch Belt kit somewhere..... I don't have a Cosco membership


Would this work for your girls?  These I think are more for securing a car set, not used as regular seat belts.  Would have thought a place like Babys R Us or Toys R us would have them or where ever there are a lot of car seats sold.  :dunno:

http://www.dhgate.com/product/dhgate/163007544.html/?utm_source=pla&utm_medium=GMC&utm_campaign=houxiao0796&utm_term=163007544&f=bm%7c163007544%7c112007-InteriorAccessories%7cGMC%7cAdwords%7cpla%7chouxiao0796%7cUS%7c112007014-OtherInteriorAccessories%7cc%7c%7c&gclid=CLjTkKCF5roCFcti7AodvnoAEA



http://www.dhgate.com/product/latch-isofix-safety-seats-child-car-connector/163007545.html

1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

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Re: Child Car seat in an Cuda
« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2013 - 07:12:17 AM »
Those were pricey. I will keep an eye out.

They are 2 & 3 so car seats latches are what I need.  :wave:
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Re: Child Car seat in an Cuda
« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2013 - 08:17:48 AM »
What a cutey!  :thumbsup:  Definitely want to protect that precious cargo!  :grinyes:
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

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Re: Child Car seat in an Cuda
« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2013 - 09:17:03 AM »
Would this work for your girls?  These I think are more for securing a car set, not used as regular seat belts.  Would have thought a place like Babys R Us or Toys R us would have them or where ever there are a lot of car seats sold.  :dunno:

http://www.dhgate.com/product/dhgate/163007544.html/?utm_source=pla&utm_medium=GMC&utm_campaign=houxiao0796&utm_term=163007544&f=bm%7c163007544%7c112007-InteriorAccessories%7cGMC%7cAdwords%7cpla%7chouxiao0796%7cUS%7c112007014-OtherInteriorAccessories%7cc%7c%7c&gclid=CLjTkKCF5roCFcti7AodvnoAEA



http://www.dhgate.com/product/latch-isofix-safety-seats-child-car-connector/163007545.html


Those belts are what normally come with the car seat.  They attach to the LATCH anchor points that are usually built into the car.  They won't do any good without the LATCH points. 

If you feel you need to put a LATCH system in your car, and are willing to take the liability, you can make it work if you're handy.

Order a new LATCH retrofit kit from a dealership, or grab the pieces from the junkyard and modify it to fit your car.  All cars built after 2002 are required to have LATCH.  The factories made retrofit kits available for cars built on the same platform.  Example: Toyota Camry was essentially the same car from 01 to 02, so for crash worthiness, there was no liability installing it.  The engineering for the platform was already done. 

I have no idea what car would make the best donor, but the key thing is the distance between the mounts.  The lower anchors need to be a certain distance apart.  Some of the ones I've seen came as a 1 piece bar already built to the correct size.  Others simply use individual anchors that are attached to the floor pan and package tray.  Be sure to use large reinforcements behind the anchors under the floor pan just like the factory seat belt anchors.  Keep in mind, when using LATCH, these are the points that are going to take all the stress, and keep your kid buckled in the car.

Also note: most factory LATCH systems are rated at 40 lbs, including the seat.  So if your child is approaching 40 lbs, you may just want to investigate the option of new seat belts vs installing all the hooks and plates etc.

The only reason I'm making these suggestions is because I'm assuming the kids won't be in the car often, most people are super careful driving their classics with kids in the car, and being belted with something is better than nothing.
Yes I own a 1972 Dodge Challenger Convertible T/A S/E with a 440 Six Pak. Can it get any more wrong?

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1970 Dodge Coronet 440 "Zom Bee"
1972 Dodge Challenger convertible 440 5 speed.
1973 Dodge Challenger 318 "Brown Bomber"
2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic Blackberry Pearl.
2001 Jeep Wrangler locked, lifted and lighted.  "Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Corporation"