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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 |
Chris914n6 |
Jun 3 2015, 03:59 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I took my retractables apart, cleaned and lubed, and put them back together with new belts. Now they color match my interior (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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arsprod |
Jun 4 2015, 11:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 14-March 15 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 18,519 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I took my retractables apart, cleaned and lubed, and put them back together with new belts. Now they color match my interior (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) What did you use for replacement belts? I was going to clean and lube my "former" retractables and hadn't thought about replacing the belts and re-use the retractor. Clever idea |
Chris914n6 |
Jun 5 2015, 02:24 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I took my retractables apart, cleaned and lubed, and put them back together with new belts. Now they color match my interior (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) What did you use for replacement belts? I was going to clean and lube my "former" retractables and hadn't thought about replacing the belts and re-use the retractor. Clever idea The local auto upholstery supplier sells webbing in various colors, but has to be sewn with a commercial strength machine. I took the rear belts and front buckles with hardware from a parted Infiniti J30. The dark brown bolt covers came off a Pathfinder/Hardbody. All the bolt sizes matched so it was easy. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh3.googleusercontent.com-431-1433535845.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh3.googleusercontent.com-431-1433535846.2.jpg) |
arsprod |
Jun 5 2015, 05:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 14-March 15 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 18,519 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I took my retractables apart, cleaned and lubed, and put them back together with new belts. Now they color match my interior (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) What did you use for replacement belts? I was going to clean and lube my "former" retractables and hadn't thought about replacing the belts and re-use the retractor. Clever idea The local auto upholstery supplier sells webbing in various colors, but has to be sewn with a commercial strength machine. I took the rear belts and front buckles with hardware from a parted Infiniti J30. The dark brown bolt covers came off a Pathfinder/Hardbody. All the bolt sizes matched so it was easy. Looks very nice! Is there a Nissan salvage yard near you? |
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