Another seatbelt thread - stalk vs webbing

[purps]

Hello all!

I'm fitting new front seat belts and just wondered if there was any genuine reason why fitting webbed seat belts (as opposed to the thin metal stalk) is a bad idea.

I read somewhere that it's not allowed (at the front) on vehicles post-1972, so of course I will get away with it, but the question remains why does this rule exist? Because it's more prone to damage?

Cheers,
Matt.

[jagnut66]

Hi,
I have the original webbed static belts fitted in the front of my two door (now sadly missing their BMC stickers) and, whilst I would like to fit inertia reels in the future, I will be sticking to grey webbing, both to keep the classic look and also because of the fact that if after 51 years of use the webbing is still good I see no advantage in the metal stalk versions (plus IMO they look ugly in a classic!).
Best wishes,
Mike.

[bmcecosse]

The stalk simply holds the connector in a handy place for you - rather than grubbing about under the seat to find the web connector. Safety wise (assuming no rubbing/fraying) I don't see any difference.

[purps]

Thanks for the replies chaps. Mike, I agree with your colour choice! Black seemed to modern, red's too flash, beige just didn't go

Cheers,
Matt.

[purps]

By the way Mike there are some replacement stickers on eBay, not sure whether they're correct, or if you're interested, but anyway there they are

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMC-Britax-Se ... 20beddac07

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Britax-Seatbe ... 20bedd7860

Cheers,
Matt.

[jagnut66]

Thanks for the links but mine would require a different shaped sticker to what is being advertised (mine are also not shiny chrome like those in the advert ).
I'll take a picture and post it on here in case anyone recognizes the type.