Could you? Would you? Taking kids in an old VW Double Cab.

thtr4me

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DH and I are contemplating buying an old 1964 VW Double Cab. Since it has a rear seat, we are hoping to be able to use it on occasion to take the whole family out (trips to the lumber yard, camping when the kids get older, etc). This will not be an every day vehicle. I know these old vehicles are not the safest things in the world in terms of car seat and vehicle restraint technology. So, without making major modifications to the vehicle (we will have appropriate seat belts installed if necessary), any idea on how to get 2 kids, one small 5.5yo under 40lbs, and one rear-facing infant in a convertible seat into this vehicle legally and safely? Current seats are a Britax Frontier and a Britax Boulevard. Thanks so much!
 
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libranbutterfly

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I would want seats that do good without top tethers for forward facing, and get the seatbelt checked. Assuming the seatbelts were in good condition and you got good installs I wouldn't hesitate personally.
 

thtr4me

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Thanks! Our new vehicle (Otis) came to live with us last week. We are actually going to be ordering seatbelts, so they will all be brand new, at least for the back seat. Car came with some seatbelts, but apparently not enough. Now it is just a matter of finding workable seats that will actually fit into the back seat of that vehicle.
 

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