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Rear seatbelts

  • 06-06-2008 5:44pm
    #1
    gfwd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭


    Would anyone here know where I could get rear seatbelts fitted to my classic? I know they're not a legal requirement but I'm keen to get some.


Comments

  • #2
    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    You could do it yourself. Just obtain a set from a scrapyard (inertia real ones are usually best), drill some holes in the car, tap out some threads and then bolt them in.


  • #3
    Mr. Presentable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,496 ✭✭✭Mr. Presentable


    Cafco, Finglas


  • #4
    Eric318
    Closed Accounts Posts: 446 ✭✭Eric318


    If you want to fit seat belts for safety, do you really want to get them from a car in a scrapyard?? Scraped car, safety.... do these really go together?

    You will be safer getting NEW seat belts from a company like Securon (they dont retail, ask them for a reseller) or even better: http://www.fdts-seatbelts.co.uk/ I strongly recommend the latter: they did a wonderful job for me and not more expensive that alternatives. Also, options and choices are limitless!


  • #5
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    What is the classic? maybe you could find out from the forums related to your classic what make seat belts are compatible.


  • #6
    Hifive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 495 ✭✭Hifive


    Run_to_da_hills wrote: »
    What is the classic? maybe you could find out from the forums related to your classic what make seat belts are compatible.


    Very good advice.
    Also, It's possible that the mounting points are already there.
    I fitted 3 point inertia reel belts to the rear of my 74 Triumph stag, from a kit which I purchased from a marque specialist.
    The threaded mounting points for lap belts were already in situ and the kit explained how to easily install the upper mounting points in the rear shock towers.
    cost was only about €60


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  • #7
    gfwd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭gfwd


    Thanks for the advice folks. I wasn't sure if there was an Irish company that fitted belts, whereas I know that there are various places over the water that do it. Just nervous about doing it myself.

    The belts would be for a either a Triumph 2000 or a Dolomite. I have the option on a Mk1 2000 (still making my mind up) which I wouldn't expect to have mounting points already in place. I know Dollies do so that would work out fine and I think you can buy belts for them from Rimmers or TD Fitchetts. I certainly wouldn't go down the 'scrapper' route. Belts and brakes are 2 things I wouldn't mess with!


  • #8
    Blue850
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,568 ✭✭✭Blue850


    I have a Mk1 2000 in the garage and a workshop manual for one, I'll check tonight to see if it can take rear belts.


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