[T3] Front Seat Belt options?

[Jim Adney]

On 24 Apr 2025 at 17:50, William Hoyer wrote:

> The VW ones we have in the bugs work fine as long as only 1 driver ever
> drives & the passenger is the same size but trying to adjust for different
> people is a real hassle.

One thing that few people notice is how stiff the OE belts have gotten over 
the years of our sweating into them. If you take them out and give them a 
good washing in a bucket of water and laundry soap they will emerge 
completely different, and MUCH easier to adjust.

I understand that everyone likes the more modern retracting belts, but I find 
that the constant tension tends to make them chafe against my neck. The 
'68-9 belts were a little harder to adjust and were actually the subject of a 
recall because then tended to loosen on their own. The recall added an 
extra little spring clip in the buckle to control this.

I actually like the '70-1 belts the best. They work well, are easy to adjust 
once cleaned, and don't chafe my neck or shoulder.

I have a couple complete '72-3 retracting front belt sets, but the chrome 
metal hardware is rusty. I believe I have offered the pair for $150. What does 
ISP or CIP ask for theirs?

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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