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| Cairo94507 |
 Nov 28 2022, 10:00 AM
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Michael  Group: Members Posts: 9,750 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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I need to replace my original non-retractable belts with something else. I am considering the Seatbelt Planet retractable belts that bolt in at the bottom anchor. Anyone have pictures of this conversion on their car and comments on how it works? Did you have to modify the back pad? Also, any issues with the receiver part? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Nov 28 2022, 10:47 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,853 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
we had some specific ones made up by them for the 70-71 914 only and they work great
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Nov 28 2022, 09:00 AM)  I need to replace my original non-retractable belts with something else. I am considering the Seatbelt Planet retractable belts that bolt in at the bottom anchor. Anyone have pictures of this conversion on their car and comments on how it works? Did you have to modify the back pad? Also, any issues with the receiver part? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Cairo94507 |
Nov 28 2022, 10:52 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,750 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Might you have a picture Doc? I sort of assume they will work great; but if they do not look right, they will not do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| 914sgofast2 |
Nov 28 2022, 01:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 616 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
I would love to see an "as installed" picture of the retractable seat belt package that Auto Atlanta sells as well. I have a 1970 and am getting fed up with the stock factory belts that are always in the way or hanging out the door.
Anyone tried the Auto Atlanta belts and have a picture to share with us? |
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| nathanxnathan |
Nov 28 2022, 01:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 278 Joined: 16-February 18 From: Laguna Beach, CA Member No.: 21,899 Region Association: Southern California |
It sounds like the whole "thing" mounts right at the upper bolt where the stock ones mount. This doesn't seem like a great option for a stock sort of car.
http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-914-Seat-Belts-srch.html Without the recess in the firewall and the late relay board cover that happened I think mid 72, I don't see where else the assembly could go? |
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| mxkinn01 |
Nov 28 2022, 06:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 18-June 17 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 21,195 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Cairo,
I have a brand new (still in the bag) set from Seat Belt Planet. I ordered for my 73 that I never used. Let me know if you want them at a discounted price. Thanks Mike  |
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| 914sgofast2 |
Nov 28 2022, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 616 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
No one has an “as installed” photo ?
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| datapace |
Nov 28 2022, 09:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 19-January 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 1,579 Region Association: South East States
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There's a photo of what they look liked installed in this thread http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=257079
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| Cairo94507 |
Nov 29 2022, 05:43 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,750 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I appreciate the picture @datapace . I can't do that on my car.
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| Cairo94507 |
Nov 29 2022, 05:45 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,750 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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@mxkinn01 Thanks for the great offer. However, if they are for a '73, they will not fit my car unless I modify the firewall for the retractor which I believe lives down at the bottom by the floor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| tygaboy |
Nov 29 2022, 10:16 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,291 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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@Cairo94507 - Michael - I know you're not willing to modify your chassis, but...
Clearly, my firewall isn't quite stock. I had SeatBelt planet make me a set with an extra 14" of length and they work a treat. That said, I wonder if there's a chance we could work up a mount that would allow you to secure the retractor down low, like this. Note that I'm going to need to do something just like this on the Ferrari build since it'll have some sort of door bar, like my LS car and that passes through the fire wall right where the retractor normally lives. I'll take a look at the chassis today and let you know what I can come up with. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| mxkinn01 |
Nov 29 2022, 10:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 18-June 17 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 21,195 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Nov 29 2022, 04:45 AM) @mxkinn01 Thanks for the great offer. However, if they are for a '73, they will not fit my car unless I modify the firewall for the retractor which I believe lives down at the bottom by the floor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) No worries. Now I see you have an early car. I thought yours just didn't retract anymore. I guess I should have read the earlier post. Mike |
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| Cairo94507 |
Nov 30 2022, 08:00 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,750 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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PM to Chris @tygaboy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) . Thanks for the pictures everyone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| ClayPerrine |
Nov 30 2022, 02:34 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,459 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 29 2022, 10:16 AM) @Cairo94507 - Michael - I know you're not willing to modify your chassis, but... Clearly, my firewall isn't quite stock. I had SeatBelt planet make me a set with an extra 14" of length and they work a treat. That said, I wonder if there's a chance we could work up a mount that would allow you to secure the retractor down low, like this. Note that I'm going to need to do something just like this on the Ferrari build since it'll have some sort of door bar, like my LS car and that passes through the fire wall right where the retractor normally lives. I'll take a look at the chassis today and let you know what I can come up with. The 914 retractable seat belt was superseded by the 944 seat belt. Because of it's mounting location, the 944 belt is longer than the 914 belt, but otherwise the same. You may be able to get 944 belts that would work with the lower mounting location. Clay |
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| Cairo94507 |
Nov 30 2022, 04:35 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,750 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Thanks Clay- I will check into that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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