Retractable shoulder belts

[cdr]

hey John i did not get the extender on the console side, but i will order some,right now it's a little difficult to clasp them, not real bad. other than that they work great!!! yes the three point .

[66FBCharger]

CDR,
Thanks!

[Lord Warlock]

cdr, did you bolt both ends to the same hole on the bottom? 

[cdr]

yes

[cdr]

here is a shot of the bolt in part

[Lord Warlock]

Is the extender the bench seat receiver end? or is it a different piece? thanks for the response, these belts look like very viable replacements and would feel much like the newer belts do.  And it gives me a reason to use that bolt hole in the top that never made sense.  Major hesitation is that everything else inside is original looking, as in stock... these would be a departure in a small way, but it would save hundreds over buying a full replacement set. 

[cdr]

the extender is a different piece, i think if i was to do is over i would just get the longer bench seat buckle end. 

[oldcarnut]

I Major hesitation is that everything else inside is original looking, as in stock... these would be a departure in a small way, but it would save hundreds over buying a full replacement set. 

Im getting a black set made up for front bench and rear seat retractable seat belt sets.  They will be ready to bolt in replacements with the stock lift latch style and textured covers.  Should be very close to originals and will be safety certified tested out to highway safety standards same as new car belts. Bucket seats should be availible too. This is being done by a major seatbelt mfg. company using b-bodies owned by one of the workers for mockup reference. Once the build is completed, normally they will be available only through the regular big restoration parts suppliers.  However, I'm going to get mine direct since I have been working in this with them and probably much cheaper.  I asked if I had enough people interested would they sell them through me on a group order and they said yes if I had about 20.  So, once I get these completed and show the install on my bird clone, if enough people wanting to get a set on a special group order, I'll see what I can do.  I don't know my or any price yet but just putting it out there for consideration.  The main thing is I will know I have belts that have gone proper testing and know they won't fail in an accident.

[66FBCharger]

Old Car Nut,
I might be interested in a set. Any estimate of when you will get your seat belts? Keep me posted.
John

[oldcarnut]

He told me yesterday they about completed the design build and were in process of testing and waiting on some new latches. Shouldn't be too long but I'll post them as soon as they come.  I also mentioned I wanted mine with the cert tags sewn in for insurance and or liability issues that could ever come up with an unfortunate instance.  At least that would help keep lawyers at bay for not using certified safety belts in a motor vehicle.

[cdr]

the belts i installed are  dot approved.

[66FBCharger]

I ordered a set of fronts from WESCO Performance today. I am getting the Charger ready for the 5 hour roadtrip to Chryslers at Carlisle so I hope to receive them soon and have them done ina few weeks.
Based on feedback from CDR (Thanks, CDR!), plus I measure the original female side of the seat belts, I ordered the 20" long "floppy" bench seat belts. The original belt measured 20". I also ordered a pair of 11" plastic sleeves. i am thinking I can modify those sleeves to stiffen up the belt to help prevent it from sliding down between the front bucket seat and the console.

[Lord Warlock]

Picked up a set of tan belts last week, now I just gotta figure out where they bolt on, the headliner is in the way so I can't see the bolt end hole that I know is up there, floor bolts I just have to figure where I put them, sure to be somewhere.

[myk]

Picked up a set of tan belts last week, now I just gotta figure out where they bolt on, the headliner is in the way so I can't see the bolt end hole that I know is up there, floor bolts I just have to figure where I put them, sure to be somewhere.

I had the same problem.  I'll take a picture of where I found the bolt holes to hopefully guide you in.

OR...

You can take a look at XV Motorsports' picture of where they installed the 3 point belt.  As you can see in the picture, the bolt hole is somewhere near the top of the curve of the rear window/C-pillar:

http://xvengineering.com/products/xv-racing-products-3-point-retractable-belt-bucket-seats-black

[cdr]

Picked up a set of tan belts last week, now I just gotta figure out where they bolt on, the headliner is in the way so I can't see the bolt end hole that I know is up there, floor bolts I just have to figure where I put them, sure to be somewhere.

here you can see the large hole

[comet_666]

Red arrow is where mine went.

[comet_666]

Installed

[Lord Warlock]

That should do fine to figure out where the upper hole is, Knowing how far from the edge helps, old headliner had a hole there the pin hole you were pointing to look like the coat hanger holes. Not sure if plan on putting coat hangers back in.

[cdr]

Red arrow is where mine went.

no kidding  LOL  I said the large hole NOT the small hole i was pointing at, that was from a different post for the coat hanger hole LOLOLOL

[comet_666]

Red arrow is where mine went.

no kidding  LOL  I said the large hole NOT the small hole i was pointing at, that was from a different post for the coat hanger hole LOLOLOL

Oh stop, you know you tried to put seat belt bolt where your pointing!   

[cdr]

Red arrow is where mine went.

no kidding  LOL  I said the large hole NOT the small hole i was pointing at, that was from a different post for the coat hanger hole LOLOLOL

Oh stop, you know you tried to put seat belt bolt where your pointing!   

           

[Lord Warlock]

it keeps turning but won't tighten....what is going on....

No, I knew the right hole was up there, and it was threaded so you knew it was for the seat belts, mine just never had shoulder belts in it when I got it, they had been removed before I got ahold of the car.