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> 70-71 Retractable Seatbelts from AA, Anyone who bought these have any pics or thoughts?
tvdinnerbythepool
post Sep 13 2019, 08:59 AM
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Hey guys,

Looking to get the AA retractable belts for my 1970.

Anyone here have any pics of them installed in your car? Thanks! -RAttached Image
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post Sep 13 2019, 09:06 AM
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1970 is early and not retractable tho.
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post Sep 13 2019, 09:15 AM
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@jrblackbox they're meant to be a retro fit.

@tvdinnerbythepool they're just a set of universal retractable seat belts. You can buy a very similar set through summit racing for a bit less
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post Sep 13 2019, 09:19 AM
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we had these made by seat belt planet to replace the non retractible, because the back wall was not relieved for the retractor as was the 72-76 the retractors have to be mounted on the bolsters, and the retractor is only attached at two points rather than three. Works great though
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post Sep 13 2019, 10:58 PM
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because the back firewall os mot designed for a retractor for a few dollars more id get AAs set over trying to find something and hope it fits. IMHO.
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post Sep 15 2019, 10:23 AM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Sep 13 2019, 08:19 AM) *

we had these made by seat belt planet to replace the non retractible, because the back wall was not relieved for the retractor as was the 72-76 the retractors have to be mounted on the bolsters, and the retractor is only attached at two points rather than three. Works great though



Hi George,

Can you show a picture of these installed in a 70 or 71 car?

Thanks,

Bob B
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post Sep 15 2019, 12:11 PM
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Hi Bob, we will have to get the time AND the car!


QUOTE(burton73 @ Sep 15 2019, 09:23 AM) *

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Sep 13 2019, 08:19 AM) *

we had these made by seat belt planet to replace the non retractible, because the back wall was not relieved for the retractor as was the 72-76 the retractors have to be mounted on the bolsters, and the retractor is only attached at two points rather than three. Works great though



Hi George,

Can you show a picture of these installed in a 70 or 71 car?

Thanks,

Bob B
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post Sep 17 2019, 08:41 AM
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QUOTE(tvdinnerbythepool @ Sep 13 2019, 10:59 AM) *

Hey guys,

Looking to get the AA retractable belts for my 1970.

Anyone here have any pics of them installed in your car? Thanks! -RAttached Image


The PO installed them in my 1970. Don't know the amount of work needed. They seem to work OK, a little bit grabby when being pulled out but not nearly as bad as the set I bought from 'Seatbelt Planet' for my '72 911.

Steve
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post Jun 25 2020, 08:45 AM
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I have an early 1972 (produced 10/71 but '72 model year). They too have non-retractible although I understand the retractible belts came in production later in 72. Can I assume these will also work ok with the early model year '72's?
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post Jun 25 2020, 09:17 AM
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you are lucky to have a 72 because it has the pods for the retractors built in. The until 12/71 production 72 914s had non retractible the 1/72 up did. However Porsche prepared all of the 72 bodies to accept the retractors. The belt set we sell for your car is like the late model ones


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I have an early 1972 (produced 10/71 but '72 model year). They too have non-retractible although I understand the retractible belts came in production later in 72. Can I assume these will also work ok with the early model year '72's?
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post Jun 25 2020, 09:38 AM
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My only concern is the retractors proximity to your head/body. I'd also be interested in seeing a set installed. Happy to do a review/pics if you want o send a set over haha.
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I bought some retractable belts for my '71 a long time ago from a place no longer in business. Didn't like the look on the B pillar so had seatbeltplanet put new webbing on my OEM ends. I'm about the only one who drives the '71 so once they're set it's fine.
Actually prefer the non-retractable, at least on that car.
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