<VV> Corvair Brakes

[Mark Corbin]

As a matter of fact, yes. You also can't reach some of the other
instrument-mounted things. It is why they came up with the sholder belt
retractor. It was "discovered" that, while the solid belt met crash
protection requirements, people simply wouldn't wear them because of that
motion-limiting problem.

-Mark


> [Original Message]

> Subject: <VV> Corvair Brakes
>
> Regarding the discussion of Corvair brakes and the use
> of the emergency brake:
>
> Has anyone in a '68 or '69 with the shoulder belt on,
> tried to pull up on the e-brake?
>
> I can't do it.  Even if I loosen the belt.  It is
> because my arms are too short, or is it a design flaw?
>
> Bill Hershkowitz 69 Monza 110 PG