dexeion

[lakeside]

I'm installing seat belts in an early 31 Fordor. I want to use Dexeion angle iron for backup.All I can find is 14 gauge at Home Depot. Is 14 gauge heavy enough? Thanks.

 

[Beater]

what is Dexeion angle iron ?

 

[Patrick L.]

what is Dexeion angle iron ?

Its light slotted angle normally for light work and shelves.

 

[ronn]

I dont think 14 gauge is adequate..............

 

[lakeside]

#4...It didn't seem like it to me either. I've called shops that sell steel and it doesn't appear to be a common item.

 

[Y-Blockhead]

I dont think 14 gauge is adequate..............

#4...It didn't seem like it to me either. I've called shops that sell steel and it doesn't appear to be a common item.

I agree 14 gauge Home Depot Hecho en Chine stuff isn't strong enough.

Have you tried McMaster-Carr for angle iron? Or Granger's? http://www.mcmaster.com/#angle-iron/=13gww8z

 

[SeaSlugs]

yea you need legit 1/4" thick or better angle iron not that slotted stuff.

 

[texas webb]

Try a salvage/metal recycle yard,lots of good by the pound steel.Good price also.

 

[davehc]

Pic of Dexion

 

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

14 ga is 5/64" not much to hang your life on!

 

[glenn in camino]

If it keeps you from falling out, its probably ok. If you're in a major wreck, they'll probably find you in the wreck

 

[lakeside]

As usual, thank you all for your help and suggestions!!

 

[Beater]

ok yea I'm with the rest of the guys that's not even close to good enough to use.all those slots if you needed it to save your life it would simply rip apart. use some good 2x 1/4 inch stuff and drill your own holes

 

[burner31]

Don't bolt your belts to the frame, bolt to the body.
If you're ever in a really bad wreck...you'll know why real fast.

 

[Barry B./ Ma.]

I used a 3/16"x 4" wide steel plate attached under the full width o body floor and bolted the hardware through that, seemed good and strong, it would take a lot of force to pull that through the sheet metal floor.

 

[mhsprecher]

Julianos has anchor plates for seatbelt that seem like they are a good design. I have used them in my V8s and wish that I had used them on my roadster.

 

[Mike V. Florida]

Don't bolt your belts to the frame, bolt to the body.
If you're ever in a really bad wreck...you'll know why real fast.

Have you ever seen a picture where the body and frame has separated in a crash?