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norbert Comedian in training

317 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#889920
I'm after a good set of front seat belts for a 71 Beetle.

Thanks

Norbert🥲
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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#889925
Just buy new mate. Not really worth it for second hand ones but it's your life
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Pumba Veteran Volks Folk

2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#889958
Yeah buy new Klippan shit like i did for my kombi that fell apart in a week 👎
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norbert Comedian in training

317 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#890056
Thanks guys, makes sense.
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DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!

1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#890059
I Have a front set of originals that are like brand new New old stock i think.

If i dont use them you can buy them from me. Im ttrying to mount in my restractables.

From Dylan

waveman1500 Also rides a Honda

1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#890084
It's technically illegal to re-use second hand seat belts. However, that law is obviously unenforceable, because if you have original-type belts in your car then nobody could prove whether they were original to the car or not. I've found that the webbing on old ones decays and will not work properly. Seat belt webbing is supposed to be able to stretch slightly on impact to allow you a bit of give as you come to a stop. A lot of old seat belts look to me as if they have already pre-stretched and relaxed. I've always had modern replacement belts in my old cars and haven't had a problem with them. When the dashboard isn't padded and there's no airbags, you need to be able to trust your seat belt to keep you in place!
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