Hello CATS, I'm a new owner of a '65 Tiger with a 289 install and an automatic 3sp. That's a long story! Has anyone advice on installing seat belts? In the near future I'll also ask if anyone has installed a AOD transmission. I'll be as old as the year of the Tiger in a few months and am not too ashamed to say, an automatic is a welcomed relief on my arthritic shoulder. Words I never though I'd say! Thanks for any help CATS!
Seat Belt Installation
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The tiger has sets belt mounting positions from the factory.
In the rear wheel arches in the back parcel shelf there are captive nuts welded on for the shoulder belts.
You can see them from inside the rear wheel arch...of belts were not fitted there is usually a nylon scree plug in there keeping the threads clean. You can poke a small sharp object through and that will locate it for you in the interior.
There are also captive nuts each side of the seats for the lap belts.
The issue with the shoulder belts is the low position of the mourning angling down from your shoulder. If you have a roll bar it would be better the shoulder belt is mounted there.
In the rear wheel arches in the back parcel shelf there are captive nuts welded on for the shoulder belts.
You can see them from inside the rear wheel arch...of belts were not fitted there is usually a nylon scree plug in there keeping the threads clean. You can poke a small sharp object through and that will locate it for you in the interior.
There are also captive nuts each side of the seats for the lap belts.
The issue with the shoulder belts is the low position of the mourning angling down from your shoulder. If you have a roll bar it would be better the shoulder belt is mounted there.
Michael,
Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks a ton for the seat belt mounting position info. The Tiger is in Ohio and I'll be there tomorrow. The previous owner installed his own carpet which I'll need to remove to find the seat mounts. I'll poke around for the wheel arch/package shelf mounts. Thanks Michael.
Might you have any suggestion on replacing the heater selector cable? It broke just behind the control on the dash.
Thanks!
Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks a ton for the seat belt mounting position info. The Tiger is in Ohio and I'll be there tomorrow. The previous owner installed his own carpet which I'll need to remove to find the seat mounts. I'll poke around for the wheel arch/package shelf mounts. Thanks Michael.
Might you have any suggestion on replacing the heater selector cable? It broke just behind the control on the dash.
Thanks!
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The captive nuts for the lap parts are not in the parcel shelf, they are on the floors, next to the tunnel and next to the sills.
Heater cable snapped.... I suggest yoga ... Patience .. a bottle of scotch....
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you should be able to find the floor seat belt capture nuts from underneath as well for reference. Same with wheel wells for - where you would have to pull rear wheels
Hey there Michael,
I have a passenger side rear brake fluid leak. I'd guess the cylinder is shot. do you happen to know where I could purchase a new/rebuilt one? I suppose these are Girling parts?
Just curious what state you call home? I live in NC but the Tiger is currently in OH. I'm here now with mom.
Thanks a ton Mike!
Mike
I have a passenger side rear brake fluid leak. I'd guess the cylinder is shot. do you happen to know where I could purchase a new/rebuilt one? I suppose these are Girling parts?
Just curious what state you call home? I live in NC but the Tiger is currently in OH. I'm here now with mom.
Thanks a ton Mike!
Mike
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The brake parts are common to a few models.. often suppliers like MOSS will carry them, personally I'd order via sunbeam specialties as they will have the right parts specific for the cars and also know the cars so can give advice...always best to browse the catalogue with them and see what else you might need . Better to do a single order and consolidate postage.
My home state is Victoria... Australia
