Date:         Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:51:20 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Anyone install  3 point rear seat shoulder belts in camper??
Comments: To: populuxe59@YAHOO.COM
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In a message dated 1/26/06 9:34:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,
populuxe59@YAHOO.COM writes:


> I would really like to install the 3 point seat belts in the back seat of
> my Multivan. The two options available are:
>   1). The stock type reels that locate inside the body(per Bentley 68.7) and
> run through a loop on their way to passenger;  or 2). the enclosed reel that
> bolts directly to the wall (where the "loop" would attach) behind the
> passenger's head.
>   The factory method would be cheaper but I'd have to cut a slot on the pass
> side for the belt feed. Then I'd have to route the driver side rigging
> through the multivan cabinet.  I can imagine the belts then never getting snug,
> always hanging loose and being less useful/safe. The retro-fit enclosed reels
> available at Go Westy cost about $210 and they will protrude into the cabin. I
> don't think this would be too much of a problem. Or would it?  This is for
> kids.
>   Any comments, advise or suggestions appreciated.
>   Thanks,
>   Chris C 90MV
>

yes i have installed the RIGHT rear shoulderbelt in westys before, and i have
both right AND left rear  in my 84 sunroof van.  the install is easy, with
the stock rear shoulderbelts, and there is only one cut you have to make in the
vinyl wall panel so the seatbelt can come thru.  i have a template of the
location so its not a problem, and the belts come with the plastic "escucheon"
bezel to cover the edge of the opening you have to cut in your panel so it looks
stock. .  there is no drilling needed, the stock holes are already there under
the vinyl D pillar, just locate the hole, and poke it thru., its a bolt on
deal.
 the 90-91 vanagon 7 passenger vans came with the rear shoulderbelts stock.

i have never installed the LEFT rear shoulderbelt in a westy though..seems
like it would be a complete hack job on the cabinet and render your cabinet
un-usable for hanging clothes in, etc..
i do have a pair of the rear shoulderbelts but they are already promised to a
lister.   i do have the middle seat left shoulderbelt available if anyone
wants one.  i might have an extra right rear shoulderbelt for sale as well if i
dont install it in my own westy.

chris