Can rear seatbelts be fitted on 1966 Amazon 222 Estate

valdeerin · Oct 12th, 2006, 18:14

Hi, I've fallen for the Amazon Estate but before buying one I'd like to know if it's possible to fit rear seatbelts as I've my neice and nephews safety to consider before a final purchase ? Any information is much appreciated.

Gordon Hunter · Oct 12th, 2006, 18:28

Hi there,

Yes, the estate came with seat belt mounts allready fitted under the rear seat as standard.
I just happen to be finishing off a restoration of an Amazon estate and will be selling it in due course.
Give me a ring if you'd like more info.

Gordon (0116 289 1401)

amazondean · Oct 18th, 2006, 12:41

I have fitted rear seat belts in three amazons now and found that up to 1969 the bottom side mounting is missing on all saloon and estate cars. Only the very last amazons had the mounting thread fitted on the lower mounting.

Also I had to put a mounting point on the rear wheel arch on the estate as well, located in the boot with a reinforcing plate behind.

BillKat · Oct 18th, 2006, 13:30

Can I ask what belts you used, I'm wanting to do this with inertia reels. Would prefer to have something in keeping with the fronts appearance-wise. I've looked at Securons & others & they look a bit 'new',
cheers
Bill

amazondean · Oct 19th, 2006, 12:12

I usualy get my rear belts out of cars from the scrap yard. You could always drag them through mud to age them a little. (joking guys).

BillKat · Oct 19th, 2006, 12:32

LOL, cheers ...

222s · Oct 19th, 2006, 16:37

My '67 220 has rear belts & AFAIK they were just bolted straight into existing mounts. Piccies here

amazondean · Oct 20th, 2006, 12:02

Paul, the lower mounting point on earlier amazons had not been fitted at the factory. Your estate must have been towards the end of production. On a 1966 amazon estate it is missing unless someone has had it fitted.

classicswede · Oct 21st, 2006, 20:57

I normaly use belts from 240's.

Oct 12th, 2006, 18:14	#1
valdeerin New Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2009 23:15 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamilton	Can rear seatbelts be fitted on 1966 Amazon 222 Estate Hi, I've fallen for the Amazon Estate but before buying one I'd like to know if it's possible to fit rear seatbelts as I've my neice and nephews safety to consider before a final purchase ? Any information is much appreciated.

Oct 12th, 2006, 18:28	#2
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Rear seat belts... Hi there, Yes, the estate came with seat belt mounts allready fitted under the rear seat as standard. I just happen to be finishing off a restoration of an Amazon estate and will be selling it in due course. Give me a ring if you'd like more info. Gordon (0116 289 1401)

Oct 18th, 2006, 12:41	#3
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	I have fitted rear seat belts in three amazons now and found that up to 1969 the bottom side mounting is missing on all saloon and estate cars. Only the very last amazons had the mounting thread fitted on the lower mounting. Also I had to put a mounting point on the rear wheel arch on the estate as well, located in the boot with a reinforcing plate behind. __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Oct 19th, 2006, 12:12	#5
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	I usualy get my rear belts out of cars from the scrap yard. You could always drag them through mud to age them a little. (joking guys). __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Oct 19th, 2006, 16:37	#7
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	My '67 220 has rear belts & AFAIK they were just bolted straight into existing mounts. Piccies here __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Oct 18th, 2006, 13:30	#4
BillKat Senior Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2023 21:45 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cambs	Can I ask what belts you used, I'm wanting to do this with inertia reels. Would prefer to have something in keeping with the fronts appearance-wise. I've looked at Securons & others & they look a bit 'new', cheers Bill

Oct 19th, 2006, 12:32	#6
BillKat Senior Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2023 21:45 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cambs	LOL, cheers ...

Oct 20th, 2006, 12:02	#8
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	Paul, the lower mounting point on earlier amazons had not been fitted at the factory. Your estate must have been towards the end of production. On a 1966 amazon estate it is missing unless someone has had it fitted. __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Oct 21st, 2006, 20:57	#9
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I normaly use belts from 240's. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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