BOLT SAFETY STRAP ANCHOR
This Bolt is used through the lower hole on the front top bow bracket for the safety strap swivel to locate upon. Two (2) are required for a Jeep, price is for one (1) only.
Seat Belt Anchor Bolt
Original Ordnance specification
Anchor bolts for mounting seat belts and safety straps in WWII military vehicles. This bolt is part of the swivel system used to securely attach seat belts to the body. Manufactured to original Ordnance specification A-2983/A-2885.
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Material Steel, zinc plated |
Application Seat belt mounting |
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Type Anchor bolt with swivel |
Specification 7/16" UNF thread |
Features
- Original Ordnance part numbers: A-2983 / A-2885
- Thread size: 7/16"-20 UNF (Unified Fine Thread)
- Suitable for mounting safety strap swivels
- High tensile strength to military specification
- Zinc plated or cadmium plated finish for corrosion resistance
★ Essential fastening hardware for safety equipment in military vehicles. These anchor bolts were originally used for attaching safety straps and later also for post-war seat belt installations.
Installation notes
Seat belt bolts require Grade 5 or higher (military specification) for sufficient tensile strength. Always use backing plates underneath the floor panel to prevent wear-through. Ensure the swivel eye can rotate freely to guarantee load distribution. Tightening torque according to vehicle specification – consult TM 9-803 or installation instructions from the seat belt manufacturer.
Compatibility
This bolt is a universal fastener for seat belts and safety straps, not vehicle-specific. Always verify that thread size and length match the original specification of the vehicle. WWII jeeps did not originally have seat belts – these were fitted as post-war modifications.
Historical context
During WWII, seat belts were not yet fitted as standard in military jeeps, but safety straps were used to secure equipment. After the war, the same anchor bolts were used for retrofitting seat belts in restored vehicles. The 7/16" UNF thread size later also became an American standard for seat belt attachments.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |