Seatbelts

48pop · Sep 30th, 2007, 23:23

Quiet Sunday afternoon....Finally got around to fitting the inertia reel belts I got ages ago...

Original statics were a nice feature and talking point with passengers, but a pain in the butt to use on a daily basis

Cheers
Gerry

222s · Oct 1st, 2007, 09:41

Out of interest, how well do these new inertia belts fit, & how obtrusive are the inertia units?

Also, what condition are your old belts in, & are what pattern are the clasp fixings? If they're the right type, I might be interested in buying them as the webbing on mine is knackered.

48pop · Oct 1st, 2007, 09:56

I'll get a pic later, but pretty unobtrusive....I used the same fittings for the pillar mounts and drilled a couple of new holes in the tunnel for the stalks, with large reinforcing plates behind the nuts..

My the webbing on my original belts is fine, the chrome bits are a little untidy. Clasps attach to a big hoop on top of the tunnel.

Cheers
Gerry

222s · Oct 1st, 2007, 10:09

Ah - you've got the earlier type fixing

I'm after the type that clips to the combined socket unit with the red release levers.

Thanks though

48pop · Oct 1st, 2007, 10:25

I "think" my next project has that type....more when I collect it !

Quote:

Originally Posted by 222s

Ah - you've got the earlier type fixing

I'm after the type that clips to the combined socket unit with the red release levers.

Thanks though

Kauai1800 · Oct 3rd, 2007, 18:26

Aloha 48pop,

Where did you get these belts?

I've seen these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEAT-...spagenameZWDVW

are yours similar?

Thanks!

48pop · Oct 3rd, 2007, 18:38

Mine are exactly like that......I bought units from a VW van....All you need to check its the length. from the reel to the pillar fixing, to the clasp, (allowing for your body of course....). Then ensure that the extracted length is sufficient with some leeway.

Cheers
Gerry

stuart bankier · Oct 3rd, 2007, 22:00

I fitted Fiesta seat belts in my Amazon - fiited perfectly without any drilling of holes etc

Derek UK · Oct 3rd, 2007, 23:21

Which year and model of Fiesta? Did you use the Ford centre sockets as well?
Pictures? (just to be awkward......)

stuart bankier · Oct 4th, 2007, 21:50

I think that it was an early 1990s model. I used the Ford bolts. The car is currently being painted and if you like when I get it back at the weekend I can take some photos and email them.
I removed all of the Fiesta parts and they just all slotted together in the Amazon - all fitted in 20 minutes. This is the second time I have fitted some Fiesta belts in a Volvo Amazon

Sep 30th, 2007, 23:23	#1
48pop Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2019 21:41 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow	Seatbelts Quiet Sunday afternoon....Finally got around to fitting the inertia reel belts I got ages ago... Original statics were a nice feature and talking point with passengers, but a pain in the butt to use on a daily basis Cheers Gerry __________________ ________________________________________ Gerry (nr Glasgow)

Oct 1st, 2007, 09:41	#2
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Out of interest, how well do these new inertia belts fit, & how obtrusive are the inertia units? Also, what condition are your old belts in, & are what pattern are the clasp fixings? If they're the right type, I might be interested in buying them as the webbing on mine is knackered. __________________ 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 1st, 2007, 09:56	#3
48pop Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2019 21:41 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow	I'll get a pic later, but pretty unobtrusive....I used the same fittings for the pillar mounts and drilled a couple of new holes in the tunnel for the stalks, with large reinforcing plates behind the nuts.. My the webbing on my original belts is fine, the chrome bits are a little untidy. Clasps attach to a big hoop on top of the tunnel. Cheers Gerry __________________ ________________________________________ Gerry (nr Glasgow)

Oct 1st, 2007, 10:09	#4
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Ah - you've got the earlier type fixing I'm after the type that clips to the combined socket unit with the red release levers. Thanks though __________________ 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 3rd, 2007, 18:26	#6
Kauai1800 Member Last Online: Aug 11th, 2019 22:13 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Island of Kauai	Aloha 48pop, Where did you get these belts? I've seen these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEAT-...spagenameZWDVW are yours similar? Thanks! __________________ *"Relax in the safety of your own delusions."* - JR "Bob" Dobbs

Oct 3rd, 2007, 18:38	#7
48pop Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2019 21:41 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow	Mine are exactly like that......I bought units from a VW van....All you need to check its the length. from the reel to the pillar fixing, to the clasp, (allowing for your body of course....). Then ensure that the extracted length is sufficient with some leeway. Cheers Gerry __________________ ________________________________________ Gerry (nr Glasgow)

Oct 3rd, 2007, 22:00	#8
stuart bankier Stuart Last Online: May 24th, 2011 18:00 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Berwick upon Tweed	I fitted Fiesta seat belts in my Amazon - fiited perfectly without any drilling of holes etc

Oct 3rd, 2007, 23:21	#9
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:24 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Which year and model of Fiesta? Did you use the Ford centre sockets as well? Pictures? (just to be awkward......)

Oct 4th, 2007, 21:50	#10
stuart bankier Stuart Last Online: May 24th, 2011 18:00 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Berwick upon Tweed	I think that it was an early 1990s model. I used the Ford bolts. The car is currently being painted and if you like when I get it back at the weekend I can take some photos and email them. I removed all of the Fiesta parts and they just all slotted together in the Amazon - all fitted in 20 minutes. This is the second time I have fitted some Fiesta belts in a Volvo Amazon

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