Date:         Sat, 28 Apr 2001 23:28:33 EDT
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@aol.com
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@aol.com>
Subject:      Re: Seatbelts HELP
Comments: To: Arthur.H.Sauerhaft@aexp.com
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Arthur,

I believe all Vanagons came with seat belt mounting points for all seating
arrangements. The fronts are 3-point belts with inertia reels. The rears are
usually manual. You can certainly fit shoulder belts in the rear as well if
you so desire.

Some people may have reservations about using used belts. You don't know if
they are deteriorated to the point that they will break in an accident. I
personally have installed used belts in my Double Cab. However, I took the
time to inspect the entire belt prior to installation. One of the belts I
bought turned out to be worn & frayed towards the end of the reel. I had to
pull the belt all the way out of the spool to see this.

Several vendors on the list sell new and used belts. If you are in the San
Francisco Bay Area, I can direct you to a local source. Most reputable
aftermarket supply houses should carry appropriate belts.

It you are using old VW belts, buy in complete sets. In other words, make
sure the buckles will latch together. For example, the early Vanagon belts
have a different buckle than the later style. They are not compatible.

Ben