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Retractable seat belts, please, educate me |
thieuster |
Jun 3 2015, 03:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 31-January 15 From: 275 mls NW from Stuttgart. Member No.: 18,384 Region Association: Europe |
My car came with three fixed seat belts. But I don't trust 42 y/old seat belts with unknown history. So I want to change over to retractable seat belts. My MY 73 model already has the bolt holes behind the rear padding where the reel should be placed.
I think it's not wise searching for NOS & period correct seat belts. More modern aftermarkets items are my first port of call. But before I hand over the cash, what are the do's and don'ts. As said: please educate me! Menno |
McMark |
Jun 4 2015, 12:18 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
In my estimation, there are two major reasons the belts stop retracting correctly.
1. Frayed webbing material. 2. Chipping and flaking chrome on the guide rail. I'm sure the spring looses a bit of force by now, but I think those other two aspects are MUCH more important. So getting the webbing redone and rechroming the rail should make most old belts work fine. |
Dave_Darling |
Jun 4 2015, 06:41 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
In my estimation, there are two major reasons the belts stop retracting correctly. You forgot what is likely the #1 reason: Dirt. Clean the webbing with something gentle like Woolite--you'd be amazed how much dirt comes out of them. They tend to retract better when they're not full of dirt. --DD |
Kansas 914 |
Jun 4 2015, 07:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
You forgot what is likely the #1 reason: Dirt. Clean the webbing with something gentle like Woolite--you'd be amazed how much dirt comes out of them. They tend to retract better when they're not full of dirt. --DD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Looks like I have a project for tomorrow! |
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