seat belts

Post by **rellarby** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 8:10 pm

I am fitting inertia reel seat belts to the front of my 1963 convertible and cannot figure out how to fix the shoulder fixing without welding a nut on to the door post and spoiling the interior paintwork which is in excellent condition.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 8:32 pm

You should be able to use a top mount positionin the same place as a 2 door saloon (part way back on the rail under the rear window)

Post by **rellarby** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 8:59 pm

Thanks Ray found it, may have a problem though because inertia reel must be fitted vertically, using top rail will probably leave it on an angle. also do you know the bolt size I should use.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 9:03 pm

you should be able to get inertia belts from Minor specialists that are suitable for the 2 door setup.. Otherwise the standard ones can be troublesome if you use them on an angle
Or you could look for some nice (period) static belts

Post by **rellarby** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 8:09 pm

Thanks for your advice Ray, two front seat belts (inertia reel) fitted and working fine.