seat belts

wadd Seriously Crusin Dubber

179 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 31 Jul 2003, 10:13 am

#70055

I have a 65 beetle that iam restoring for my daughter and want to put seat belts in it .there is a shoulder mount point and one in the hump in the middle ,but none near the door as in 3 point seat belt mount . how do i put in 3 point seat belt or did they come with 2 point mounting
Shane

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Jul 2003, 12:08 pm

#70069

There should be one there, have you pulled the seat out and had a good look ? I would be very suprised if it isn't there, check under the sound proofing.

Brad
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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 31 Jul 2003, 12:12 pm

#70072

If it has a 'factory' shoulder mount location/bolt hole (required by law from 1964 in Aus, I think) there should be one under the trim at the base of the B pillar, Otherwise, you will need to drill a hole and get some reinforcing plates made up. I think they are required to be 50x90mm and 3mm thick with radiussed corners.... don;t quote me on that! A child restraint fitting station should be able to help

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wadd Seriously Crusin Dubber

179 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 31 Jul 2003, 3:56 pm

#70110

thanks guys but have stripped the car bare to paint floor. there is nothing there .same as the back 2 in the middle 1 at each shoulder .now why would they do that 🙁
shane

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Jul 2003, 4:07 pm

#70114

Dont the back side go where the seat pivots?

Cant believe there isnt one there.
It is in the base of the B pillar not on the floor. Has it been covered ny the head lining??

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volks67 Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 31 Jul 2003, 9:37 pm

#70201

Contact Mick Motors he has the brackets.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 31 Jul 2003, 11:07 pm

#70217

Wadd, not on the floor , on the "B" pillar near where the rail that holds the rear seat base mounts on each side.

wadd Seriously Crusin Dubber

179 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 1 Aug 2003, 9:03 am

#70286

ok thanks for sticking with me .there is a rear seat swivle mount hole . but there is nothing else ,there is no inside padding left so the view is unobstructed. looks like i may have to make some for the front
shane