Ron:
I had the same question for the same BugEye model. But for some reason, I
refuse to pay real money for seat belts, and so I hit the junkyards
instead.
Orientation is vital for the inertia reel side, and to fasten to the wheel
arch top, you either need a horizontal inertia reel (belt comes out
horizontally), or a vertical one and then you build a strong bracket. I was
searching for both, and I think I would have found what I needed in the
end. But instead I went for some nice used VW Squareback NON-inertia belts
for about $12 for the pair. Clearly clean, and never been in an accident.
I'd rather spend the bucks on something I can't replace from a junkyard
(internal engine parts, brake expendables, etc).
Daryl
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> From: Ron Soave <redlotus@spacey.net>
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: 3 point belts
> Date: Friday, December 05, 1997 7:16 PM
>
> Anyone installed 3 point retractable belts in a Bugeye? The Evil Moss
> Empire shows a kit for $153.95 each. Has anyone found a cheaper/better
> equivalent? How about mounting points? I know inertia reels are
sensitive
> to orientation for obvious reasons. My little guy (age 5) has formed
"Team
> Bugeye (no little brother allowed)", and he's in the car way too often to
> be in lap belts only.
>
> TIA,
> Ron Soave
> '61 Bugeye
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