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 Seat belt question

 Created by: minihaha2752
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Oct 20, 2017 03:24PM DRMINI  
Oct 19, 2017 09:19AM malsal  
Oct 19, 2017 08:09AM Spitz  
Oct 19, 2017 04:24AM Dan Moffet Edited: Oct 19, 2017 04:27AM 
Oct 19, 2017 03:11AM minihaha2752  
Oct 18, 2017 06:22PM Dan Moffet  
Oct 18, 2017 01:29PM minihaha2752  
Oct 18, 2017 12:42PM Spitz  
Oct 18, 2017 12:02PM minihaha2752  
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 Posted: Oct 20, 2017 03:24PM
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I have a 1970 Oz Mini with windup windows and door pockets. To fit inertia reel belts, I just had to redrill the reel bracket hole to be closer to the reel. Belt end lug is on the same bolt, behind the reel.
Working fine.

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 Posted: Oct 19, 2017 09:19AM
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As the van is already restored the easiest way to avoid any welding of captive nuts would be to install angle brackets maybe off the load floor which would put them close to the position of the Clubman Estates with retractable belts in the rear bins.

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 Posted: Oct 19, 2017 08:09AM
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I'll be interested to hear/see the outcome.

My van is a 61 and did not have belts from the factory.  Not sure if I'll be fitting them when I get that far in the restoration or not.

 

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 Posted: Oct 19, 2017 04:24AM
 Edited:  Oct 19, 2017 04:27AM
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Yes, from what you've written, apparently the position of the captive nuts in the sill are for the fixed ends of the lap belt portion and were never intended for reels. Inertia reels are typically inside the rear companion boxes, which would be well behind the door pockets. If you do manage to get them installed, be careful they are oriented as designed or the inertia locks may not function correctly in an emergency.

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 Posted: Oct 19, 2017 03:11AM
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My van does have non retracting seat/shoulder belts.
Just trying to update to the inertia reel retractable type.
Pat

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 Posted: Oct 18, 2017 06:22PM
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Might the vehicle predate inertia-reel seatbelts? Earliest seatbelts (I think Minis too ) had a manually adjustable lap belt buckle, like an aircraft seatbelt. When shoulder belts first became common, some were a separate belt with a long metal tang on the end through which the lap belt  tang fitted before being latched. That was around 1970. Maybe your van should have non-retracting type belts.

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 Posted: Oct 18, 2017 01:29PM
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I should have mentioned this is a 70's panel van.
There are captive nuts in the inner sills and b posts.

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 Posted: Oct 18, 2017 12:42PM
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Where are you trying to mount the reel......on the companion bin?

 

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 Posted: Oct 18, 2017 12:02PM
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Hi all
Wanting to put retractable seatbelts/ shoulder belt in a mini with front door pockets.
I bought a universal set that the reel hits the door pocket.
Ideas and suggestions welcome.

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