REAR SEAT BELT MOUNTING

Post by **PAULJ** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:42 pm

Hi all, I remember seing some photos a while back of some seat belts mounted in the boot, back of seat but now cant find them. Tried the search with no joy. If you posted it or have the same can you send me the link or some photos.
Thanks

Post by **PAULJ** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:32 pm

Some one must have seen them, I didn't dream it did I?

Post by **simmitc** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:12 am

No, you're not dreaming, I can remember them too. I think that there was a slot cut in the shelf for the belt to come out (slot lined to protect webbing) and reel mounted on "bulkhead" behind the seat. It looked really neat, but I don't know how you'd get the buckle through the slot; and I can't find the post either, but it was definitely there at one time. Hopefully someone else will be able to find it for you......

Post by **Peetee** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:50 am

Like this?

I'll get a photo on here asap.

Post by **Sidney'61** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:14 pm

I thought about doing that but wasn't sure whether it could be done. I'm glad to see it's been done before, I might give a try.

Post by **PAULJ** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:15 pm

There you go I knew id seen it. its just I got a pair of seat belts off ebay the ones that can be adjusted to sit at any angle

Post by **Peetee** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:35 pm

One thing I must add is that the position of the holes for the stubs (shown in the centre of the seat floor pan) will depend on the seatbelts you chose because of their length and angle. On some designs you may need to drill the base of the rear bulkhead instead of the floor to allow the stubs to pass cleanly between the seat cusions.

Furthermore, you must satisfy yourself that your car's metalwork is in top order before you entrust it's integrity with such a conversion. I cannot condone this sort of work on aging metalwork or cheap replacement panels. If in doubt seek professional advice.

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:44 pm

Any reason why you cannot bolt the reals onto the parcel shelf where the slots are shown?

Post by **Sidney'61** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:24 pm

There's not enough space at the sides of the rear shelf for them to fit flat, it can only be done if you make new brackets to raise the reel to the level of the top of seat.
That's why a lot of minors have the belts starting in the middle and going outwards as the middle of the shelf is wider.

They look nicer anyway when they're hidden