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seat belts
wadd - July 31st, 2003 at 10:13 AM

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 - July 31st, 2003 at 12:08 PM

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.


VWCOOL - July 31st, 2003 at 12:12 PM

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


wadd - July 31st, 2003 at 03:56 PM

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 - July 31st, 2003 at 04:07 PM

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??


volks67 - July 31st, 2003 at 09:37 PM

Contact Mick Motors he has the brackets.


Craig Torrens - July 31st, 2003 at 11:07 PM

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


wadd - August 1st, 2003 at 09:03 AM

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