What should we do about seat belts?, even "good ones are 30+ years old... Options

[wayne1234]

well I'm kinda at a stopping point (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) some parts are on order.. I had posted a while ago about a racing harness seat belt and it seemed the popular opinion was they are a pain the the butt and restrict movement and are uncomfortable. So I kinda shrugged it off and planned on finding a better set than mine, mine are stiff need help getting back up... I posted a WTB ad, and the first replies seem to be in similar condition.... any body reconditioned theirs? any body used something else? I cant be the only one who needs something (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[Pat Garvey]

These belts are non-bio. They are made from manmade materials.
The belts don't usually fail. The hardware does fail.

I have one on my 72 that is balky, but it eventually retracts. I strongly suspect the retractin mechanism needs sume refurb, or maybe just some lube.

Now, I have noted some 914s that have been "left unwanted" outdoors for some time do have a problem with the belts becoming sorta brittle. These should go away, and are not safe.

George may have a solution for these, but as a CW I haven't compared them. Believe me, if the belt isn't proper for a 914, I can spot it almost instantly. But, if it looks like & smells like a proper belt - go for it.

In most cases though, the mechanism is the problem. Not particularly easy to get to, but if you care to do it a little loving care will snap those belts right back up. Did it on my passenger side about 7 years ago. Now need to do it on the D side.

It's not on the xhort list, but I'll get to it.
Pat