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WTB Front Seatbelts

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/95634/wtb-front-seatbelts

norbert · 2 Mar 2012, 2:36 pm

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

Thanks

Norbert🥲

barls · 2 Mar 2012, 3:02 pm

Just buy new mate. Not really worth it for second hand ones but it's your life

vw54 · 2 Mar 2012, 3:20 pm

buy new dont risk your life

Pumba · 2 Mar 2012, 5:54 pm

Yeah buy new Klippan shit like i did for my kombi that fell apart in a week 👎

pod · 2 Mar 2012, 6:45 pm

i got some for my 69 bug from here
http://www.hemco.com.au/seatbelts.html#gpsb

norbert · 3 Mar 2012, 8:21 am

Thanks guys, makes sense.

DylanTheDubber · 3 Mar 2012, 9:03 am

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 · 3 Mar 2012, 11:28 am

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!