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?

we had some specific ones made up by them for the 70-71 914 only and they work great

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.

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?

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?

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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No one has an “as installed” photo ?

There's a photo of what they look liked installed in this thread http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=257079

I appreciate the picture @datapace . I can't do that on my car.

@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.

@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.

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

PM to Chris @tygaboy . Thanks for the pictures everyone.

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

Thanks Clay- I will check into that.