It wouldn't be impossible to remove that 'too long' female seat belt end, and shorten it. take it to a place that sews canvas ...... if you cut open the loop on the end where it joins the metal thing where it bolts to the body of the van ...and shorten that part. it's just a 30 second job to re-sew that new end. Nylon thread would be strongest and 'most original.' I believe. better yet, get a spare to modify .........and have them both on one seat belt anchoring bolt. the short one for the kid seat, the stock length one for adults etc. I have spare one I can sell, most likely. Scott www.turobvans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Markus Benne" <mbenne@M-BASS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:42 AM Subject: Problem installing a baby seat
> Hi, > > I'm having a problem installing the baby seat. > > The buckle is at a very awkward location relative to the baby seat. The > problem (really my poor choice of seat, I guess) is that the Vanagon > buckle is about 10" long and extends past the seat a long way. By > buckle I mean the female part of the seat belt with the push button > clasp. I guess I could look at a generic. > > Does anyone know where I can get a shorter buckle (6" or 8") that would > work with the vw parts? > > Any other ideas? > > I'm using the gowesty tether which appears to be pretty good. > > > Thanks, > ...Markus |
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