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2010/01/18 11:40:34 (permalink)
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Mk1 Escort seat belt help please

My Mk1 is in for its second pink slip for club rego renewal (same inspector as last year) but he has decided this year, because it is complied as a 5 seater, it has to have a centre rear seat belt!! [:(!]

Now, I'm assuming he is right and it is complied as a 5 seater, but does that mean under 1974 ADR's it has to have five seat belts? Has anyone ever seen a Mk1 2dr with a centre rear belt?

If anyone has any thoughts it would be much appreciated before I go and speak with him this afternoon.

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    Smcka
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    RE: Mk1 Escort seat belt help please 2010/01/18 13:24:49 (permalink)
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    My '72 has a centre rear belt.
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    RE: Mk1 Escort seat belt help please 2010/01/18 17:33:37 (permalink)
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    My '74 has a retractable centre belt in the back.
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    RE: Mk1 Escort seat belt help please 2010/01/18 21:19:49 (permalink)
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    [88] Thanks for your help guys! [:x)]

    So I went in and saw him and he agreed to pass it, because he did last year. Sounds like I best find a centre belt though.

    Anyone got a brown one they don't need?
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    RE: Mk1 Escort seat belt help please 2010/01/18 21:24:01 (permalink)
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    Weird! My Mk1 2 door compliance plate says 4 seater. and of course no centre belt. Plus I like to see you fit 3 people in the back providing there not umpalumpas
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    RE: Mk1 Escort seat belt help please 2010/01/20 21:16:57 (permalink)
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    The mk1 was originally a 4 seat car between Jan '68 to around mid '71 when it changed to a 5 seater (we all know they should only carry 2 people tho!). The middle belt is only a 2ft long lap belt and when used properly is a prang the middle person headbutts the handbrake lever!
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