Re: type3-d Digest V01 #296

[jamagro@netscape.net (Alex Magro)]

Hello, Thanks for the response. What I would like to do is maintain
the retracting belts but avoid the anchors from snagging the new 
vinyl. Was the early style belts retracting? I have seen on an earlier
than 1970 square, seat belts that were retracting and that used the rigid
anchor. Only thing was it was not 3-point. It was only a lap belt. Is
this what you are refering to when you say to restore to its original
state? Lastly, I was thinking that maybe the snagging is caused by the 
fact that the anchors are just too worn and over flexed and with the
plastic cover slightly broken (sharp edges). If I were just to 
replace with a new/newer pair, it might resolve my problem. This might
be the easiest solution. Please advise....Thanks...Alex 

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

--
Alex Magro
'70 Fastback AT/FI
'92 Jetta EcoDiesel
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