Seat Belts, where to get non-retractable 1970 style |
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Seat Belts, where to get non-retractable 1970 style |
Johny Blackstain |
Aug 18 2007, 06:09 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I need to put seat belts in the six & know the best solution is to put the original belts back in. Unfortunately someone butchered my firewall & old black backpad trying to fit in non working, retractable ones (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) . I will not butcher my new Cinnamon (tan) seat backpad & will not drill additional holes into my firewall. Where does one get the old style, non-retractable belts?
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orthobiz |
Aug 19 2007, 07:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I would call these guys, not on the web page, but who knows?
http://www.peparts.com/StoreFront.bok Then I would call Brad Mayeur. He has all kinds of stuff hanging around. Paul |
Pat Garvey |
Aug 19 2007, 09:43 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
They also show up on eBay regularly.
Pat |
Johny Blackstain |
Aug 20 2007, 07:50 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks everyone, I scored a set from Craig @ Camp914 for a very reasonable price. Might be able to get the car through inspection now.
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914werke |
Aug 23 2008, 12:24 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,138 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
sort of a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif) but re: seat belts Im finding there are quite a variety
of the retractable style. Different Pin and coller diameters, diff finishes, diff covers.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) So which would be correct for a 74? |
914werke |
Aug 24 2008, 12:34 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,138 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Back on topic, did you ever find your early belts?
If not I have a set yours free for the shipping. Now my quandry...74 heres the quiz: Which is correct? |
914werke |
Aug 30 2008, 03:15 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,138 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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JeffBowlsby |
Aug 31 2008, 01:10 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
These are on all three of my LE cars Rich. If you end up with an extra matched set of OE speakers let me know I may be interested. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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mskala |
Aug 31 2008, 04:17 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
The OE non-retractable belts scare me.
The buckle is completely in the wrong place for me, it ends up in the stomach area since the short end is way too long. Anyway, these things fray over time and the UV breaks them down so the strength goes away. For ~$30 each you can get VW chrome belts that look 'period', are brand new and can be adjusted correctly. I get a new pair every 2-3 years since I autocross and they get cranked pretty hard. |
mskala |
Aug 31 2008, 04:17 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
The OE non-retractable belts scare me.
The buckle is completely in the wrong place for me, it ends up in the stomach area since the short end is way too long. Anyway, these things fray over time and the UV breaks them down so the strength goes away. For ~$30 each you can get VW chrome belts that look 'period', are brand new and can be adjusted correctly. I get a new pair every 2-3 years since I autocross and they get cranked pretty hard. |
Porsche Rescue |
Sep 1 2008, 11:00 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
More detail please. Are the new ones 3-point, attach to factory locations?
Where do I get them? Thanks |
mskala |
Sep 1 2008, 11:35 AM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
This is probably it.
Bug City seat belt This is a pic of my passenger side, pulled tight to avoid flapping in the breeze. Both ends are adjustable and fits in the stock location. They don't use shoulder bolts, so the hole diameter is smaller and you need to use their bolts, which are the same thread. Attached image(s) |
Porsche Rescue |
Sep 1 2008, 11:49 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Thanks. Looks like the way to go. Aside from the fact that mine are 38 years old, they are a pain to adjust.
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Lavanaut |
Sep 3 2008, 01:03 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Back on topic, did you ever find your early belts? If not I have a set yours free for the shipping. PM Sent.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
914werke |
Sep 3 2008, 04:04 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,138 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
These are on all three of my LE cars Rich. If you end up with an extra matched set of OE speakers let me know I may be interested. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Argh I was affraid of that. I have a couple of sets of those but they arent in a condition that I would put in this car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Oh well Ill just put in the ones that are in NICE shape and hopefully can find a nice or NOS correct set in the near term (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) So ...anyone? |
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