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Seat Belt bolts

duncombemu - May 2nd, 2003 at 10:21 PM

I own a '62 Beetle and I'm after the two large dia. bolts, with the 10mm bolt hole in the middle, that's situated half way up the 'B' pillar (the pillar just behind your head), where the seat belt is bolted into.
Can anyone help?
Regards,
Mark

70AutoStik - May 3rd, 2003 at 12:00 AM

I don't know of any particular companies in Tazzie, but most fastener suppliers should be able to help - if they don't seem to know exactly what you're after, make sure the bolts meet the correct specification (I think 8.8,) or your car becomes unroadworthy.

vw54 - May 3rd, 2003 at 07:02 AM

There available NEW from Vintage Vee Dub Supplies in Sydney
Call them on 02-9789-1777 they will COD to yr doorstep

56astro - May 3rd, 2003 at 11:13 AM

I think you're after 7/16 UNF bolts. They are (should be) specific for seat belt anchor points (so no other weaker type of bolt / thread can be used).

Most good trade supplies should stock them.

68AutoBug - May 3rd, 2003 at 11:59 AM

Seatbelt Bolts are special BOLTS..
When done up tight, the seatbelt can still pivot... they have a very large but thin head...

duncombemu - May 3rd, 2003 at 12:07 PM

Yes 68AutoBug, this is exactly what I require.
I'll be ringing Boris at Vintage Vee Dub Supplies
on Monday to order two.
Thanks everyone.
Regards,
Mark

vw54 - May 3rd, 2003 at 12:49 PM

Mark

Your after the 2 adaptor reducing bush nut / bolts arnt you
cause you have the large holes in the body work and you need to have the large OD nut / bolt with the 9/16s thread in the middle so you can fit normal seat belts.

Early VWS came with a universal seat belt mount point hole. Then you had to use a reducing bush / nut /bolt

sometimes these large holes are in the back seat / seat belt point as well as the floor pan points.

duncombemu - May 3rd, 2003 at 01:48 PM

Yes Dave, that's exactly what I'm after.
Are they easy to get hold of, or is it best to get them from Vintage Vee Dub Supplies?
Thanks again Dave (and everyone else), you're a legend!!!!!
Regards,
Mark:thumb

penguin - May 3rd, 2003 at 07:47 PM

You can always try our sponsor (gratutitous plug) Micks Motors for the parts as well. I have found his prices to be excellant.
They won't cost anymore for postage from Brisvegas than from Sydney,
Penguin

duncombemu - May 4th, 2003 at 11:57 AM

Great!
I'll give Mic Motors a call and get them with my new frame head.
Thanks everyone.
Regards,
Mark

vw54 - May 4th, 2003 at 06:43 PM

Mark

they are hard to find a and a perculiar parts as well