[T3] Different Seatbelts

["Roby Ballard" <robyballard@kih.net>]

Hey All,

Got a quick question (maybe two)

I have two '72 Fastbacks (one A/T, one M/T).

I was working on the interior of the A/T and I noticed that the front belts
in the two cars were different.  The newer VIN belongs to the A/T car and it
has modern type retractable seatbelts with a pushbutton release on the
"female" stem (bolted to the trans hump).

The M/T car, on the other hand, does not have true retractable belts, just a
small spring-loaded roller midway in the webbing.  And to release the belt,
there are two small levers behind the heater levers on the trans hump.

Is this a normal mid-year change?

Does anyone have a set of black, late model retractable belts for sale?

The part number from the tag on the RH webbing is:
    311 857 706 A

I hope you guys know what I'm talking about.

- Roby B
    '72 Fasty A/T
    '72 Fasty M/T
    '98 Jetta TDI

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