I’m having huge problems fitting inertia reel seatbelts to a two-door Morris!
I was assured by the supplier that the belts would fit a two-door with its top mounting points between the ‘B’ and ‘C’ pillars.
However, I’ve found that with the reel fitted vertically (as is required with inertia reels) in the manufacturer’s original lower mounting points at the base of the ‘B’ pillar, and the top mounts in the original location between the ‘B’ and ‘C’ pillar (see top pic), the belt is pulled from the reel at an angle.
This means it snags when rewinding on the reel and, more importantly, concerns me that it could prevent the belt operating properly in an accident.
When the top mount is fitted in an alternative position on the ‘B’ pillars, just below the level of the window and directly above the reel (see bottom pic, the belt runs over my upper arm and chest – rather than over the shoulder as it is supposed to – which would not give proper restraint in an accident. I am six feet tall but I don't think the belt would fit shorter people any better.
Has anyone had similar experiences?
Perhaps I should refit the static belts, which were fine.
Paul[frame]
