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Seatbelts - What and where to buy
Mrs I - May 18th, 2009 at 05:18 PM

I did post this in the newbie section, but thought more might look here.

I have just bought a 64 VW Beetle and the first and foremost thing that it needs is new seatbelts.

Both front and back.

Where would i source them and what is best to buy and install ?

Many Thanks for any help.

Taryn

grumble - May 18th, 2009 at 10:03 PM

I think George at Classic veedub has new belts,probably also Volksbahn,Vintage,micks. Other than that for universal lap/sash belts Bursons Automotive and Repco auto parts sell Klippan belts.i prefer the inertia reel belts in the front but the installation will need to be engineered ,I believe Klippan make a fitting bracket for this purpose.

Gary L - May 20th, 2009 at 06:47 AM

I bought some from Repco they are pretty good need to get someone to put them in if they are inertia they can be really tricky if not installed correctly
good luck

greedy53 - May 20th, 2009 at 09:18 PM

this site might help
http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-for-Sale-parts-accessories-Seat-belts-ine...

grumble - May 20th, 2009 at 09:27 PM

i agree with Gary L seat belts are a major safety item and fitting should not be compromised to save a couple of dollars.See a seat belt fitting station for advise.

pod - May 20th, 2009 at 09:42 PM

http://www.hemco.com.au  ,straight from the manufacturer ,they give good service and are sent the next day after payment and come in a range of colours:tu:

shaihulud - May 22nd, 2009 at 09:09 AM

You need to be very careful about fitting after market seat belts to your car.

I'm sure that you will need to buy new Australian Design Rules (ADR) compliant belts and that you will need to get an engineer's report with regard to how they are fitted.

You may be able to fit non-inertia reel belts and that will be OK if they are ADR compliant, but then they may have to be inertia reel belts, as non-inertia reel belts may not be ADR compliant and then you may need the engineer.

It's complex, so don't blunder about hoping for the best.

Check with your local registration people and follow their advice.

If your new after market seat belts are not fitted correctly and you have an accident, you may find that your insurance company may refuse your claim. The car may even be yellow stickered as unroadworthy.

As I said, be careful. Be very careful.

Do it properly or don't do it.