Re: [T3] Seatbelt releases for '70 Fastback

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 20 May 2001, at 23:21, Alex Magro wrote:

> I own a 1970 Fastback AT/FI and it is about to receive a complete new
> interior. I have the original seatbelts and releases. The problem is
> that the releases have snagged and torn the lower inner edges of the
> vinyl on both seats. Since the releases are independent and flexible
> and when the seats are folded forward to allow entry to rear area, if
> the releases are not towards the center of the tunnel, they will catch
> on the vinyl of the seats.

Hmmm, I don't think I've ever noticed damage like you describe 
from the anchors, but I understand what you're saying. These 
anchors came with 72-3 type 3s and 72-on type 1s, so yours have 
been changed. The rigid center anchor was used from 68-71.

The flexible anchors were introduced in 72 with the retracting seat 
belts. You can certainly restore this to its original state, but you 
will need to install the early style belts as the late belts will not fit 
in the early anchors.

I should be able to come up with all these parts, but I would have to 
check. Let me know if you are interested.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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