I've asked several yards for old belts to salvage the hardware. In each
case, I've been told that state law requires them to destroy them and they
are not for sale. This was in both Texas and Ohio; YMMV, depending on where
you live. Anyway, I wouldn't want to use old belts anyway -- they may look
safe but you really won't know until they're needed and if they aren't up to
the task, it could very well cost you your life.
On a less depressing note, ISTR that there was a company or two that sew new
belts into your working hardware (inertia reels, buckles, etc.). They used
to advertise in Hemmings Motor News (i.e the old car bible). You might pick
up a copy at a book store or try http://www.hmn.com and poke around a
little.
Later-
Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Gary Hutton
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 11:41 AM
To: Spitlist
Subject: seat belts
Good morning all,
I am planning to give myself functioning seat belts for my 76 Spit this
Christmas and I wondered if anyone on the list has had any experience
using belts from cars from a junkyard - it seems that most belts are of
a pretty standard design (excepting those that try to strangle you when
you close the door) and would therefore be easily adaptable to the spit
and hopefully a little cheaper than the new retractables from the Big 3.
Anybody tried this?
TIA,
Gary Hutton
76 - 1500 "Stinky" (per my 8-yr. old daughter)
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