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914socal
post Mar 3 2013, 08:42 PM
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Has anyone rebuilt their factory retractable seats belts? If so was it pretty basic? If not does anyone know of a good place to have them done professionaly? This is for 73 914 2.0L. Thanks
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post Mar 3 2013, 09:16 PM
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If your not too concerned about the date tag on them, nos ones usually pop up on Ebay at a reasonable price.
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post Mar 5 2013, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE(914socal @ Mar 3 2013, 06:42 PM) *

Has anyone rebuilt their factory retractable seats belts? If so was it pretty basic? If not does anyone know of a good place to have them done professionaly? This is for 73 914 2.0L. Thanks



Well, just an update if anyone cares. I spent the evening rebuilding one of my seat belts. It actually retracts now which it didn't before. I am not happy with it still so would need to replace the metal strapping inside. If anyone knows if you can purchase this. PLease see attached photos. Thx


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post Mar 5 2013, 02:32 PM
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My driver side one also don't retract. I am also browsing eBay for one, which appear very pricey.

I looked behind my seat and realize I need to remove the back pad to access this thing (aaauuuggghh). It is hard to remove that back pad?

From your pics, it looks too complicated for me to rebuild, so I will have to spend more money.
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post Mar 5 2013, 02:54 PM
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Removing the backpad is easy. Just remove the seats, disconnect the interior light, undo the two lower screws, take off the engine lid release knob, push the back pad down and out and you're done.

Folks have rebuilt the retractors, but with the age of the webbing, I wonder if replacing the entire belt system may be easier. I've seen sites on the Internet that sell replacement belts, and I think that newer retractors and webbing may be a good idea. I haven't tested one for fit yet, but figured it would be worth a try.
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post Mar 5 2013, 03:22 PM
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Also note that those only work correctly if you hold them vertically.

I have given up on the retractable belts a long time ago. My early fixed belts are so much nicer ...
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post Mar 5 2013, 03:30 PM
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My daughter asked me last year what I wanted for Christmas and I told her new driver's side seat belt from Auto Atlanta. Her husband works nearby Auto Atlanta so he got me one on his lunch break. Needless to say, they work great! Much better than a sweater or something I won't use much.
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post Mar 5 2013, 03:39 PM
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My daughter asked me last year what I wanted for Christmas and I told her new driver's side seat belt from Auto Atlanta. Her husband works nearby Auto Atlanta so he got me one on his lunch break. Needless to say, they work great! Much better than a sweater or something I won't use much.



LOL, I think I am going to try this and get them as a gift! Where the ones you got a newer aftermarket or rebuilt units??? Did you get lucky with new old stock???
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post Mar 5 2013, 03:45 PM
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They're simple to rebuild. However there seems to be a concern over liability issues. If you want to bring them by I'll watch u rebuild them. I couldn't touch them myself. An extra winding helps but don't over look the stirrup the belt passes thru. It needs to be clean and polished, too. Did you crap in your shoes when that spring shot out?
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post Mar 5 2013, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Mar 5 2013, 01:30 PM) *

My daughter asked me last year what I wanted for Christmas and I told her new driver's side seat belt from Auto Atlanta. Her husband works nearby Auto Atlanta so he got me one on his lunch break. Needless to say, they work great! Much better than a sweater or something I won't use much.



LOL, I think I am going to try this and get them as a gift! Where the ones you got a newer aftermarket or rebuilt units??? Did you get lucky with new old stock???


Brand New Old Stock!
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post Mar 5 2013, 03:55 PM
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It's tough when new ones are $65.95 from www.Gotbelts.com to spend over $400 at AA for the factory belt unless it's a concours car that has to be factory original.
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post Mar 5 2013, 04:35 PM
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It's tough when new ones are $65.95 from www.Gotbelts.com to spend over $400 at AA for the factory belt unless it's a concours car that has to be factory original.


My new driver's seat belt from AA was $125. Passenger seat belt was okay and was not replaced.
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post Mar 5 2013, 04:42 PM
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They're simple to rebuild. However there seems to be a concern over liability issues. If you want to bring them by I'll watch u rebuild them. I couldn't touch them myself. An extra winding helps but don't over look the stirrup the belt passes thru. It needs to be clean and polished, too. Did you crap in your shoes when that spring shot out?



I rebuilt one last night just to see how it would go. Pretty simple in my opinion. Have you rebuilt before? Do you have new metal webbing? Yes, i was taken off guard when the webbing shot out!
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post Mar 5 2013, 05:49 PM
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I swear someone on here has a rewinding and re-belting service.

They posted a thread on it a couple years ago.

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post Mar 9 2013, 10:26 PM
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I really like the idea of [url=http:// https://www.gotbelts.com/retractable-lap-sh...ucts/81/view/30]these[/url]. Does anyone know what you need for a 914 for
length, mount option, and the length of female receiver cable?
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post Mar 9 2013, 11:08 PM
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I bought one of the AA NOS belts. It's OK but not impressive. Still slow to wind back up. Maybe that's as good as it gets with 35+ year old belts.
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post Mar 9 2013, 11:16 PM
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Looking for a cheaper, reliable solution myself.
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post Mar 10 2013, 12:09 AM
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QUOTE(ThinAir @ Mar 9 2013, 08:26 PM) *

I really like the idea of [url=http:// https://www.gotbelts.com/retractable-lap-sh...ucts/81/view/30]these[/url]. Does anyone know what you need for a 914 for
length, mount option, and the length of female receiver cable?



Has anyone purchase this kit to the above link? My question is does it bolt in and fit behind the interior? I know that the retractor is 100 inch and the buckle is 9 inch.
Please let me know if someone has purchased to make sure the shoulder mount is bolts right on and if the retractor bolts on behind rear wall cover with no issues.
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post Mar 10 2013, 01:12 AM
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That's the one I'm using (I think). Only minor mods to the plastic cover for the retractor were needed. A few of us around here are running them.
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post Mar 10 2013, 02:03 AM
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