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I will be turning 16 in the near future and have begun looking for a car. My dad
and I found a relatively inexpensive 1969 Pontiac GTO (8 cylinder automatic)
that is for sale pretty close to where we live. However, my dad does not want
me driving a car with minimal safety features. I wanted to know how much it
would cost to get airbags installed in a car such as this (if thats feasible).
Hi Joe:
Sorry, but airbags in a 1969 GTO is not a feasible option. The technology to retro-fit a car that old most likely don't even exist. Airbags wasn't even introduced until 1980 and they was optional only on high-end cars back then.
There is a retro-fit kit for cars 1987 and newer, but that's it. And they are describe as not as good as the mfg installed bags.
Retro-fitted you car with a shoulder seat belt instead of the lap belt may be more practical, but with a bit more protection.
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