seat belt question

I am not aware of any of our vendors offering such a product.

But, I do know some owners have adapted late-model units as you describe.

Perhaps one of them will chime in?

Larry

Is this what you're looking for:
https://www.seatbeltplanet.com...products/125/view/57

I thought that I had heard that Ford F-250 Trucks had a semi-rigid plastic sleeve that would stand the buckle end up....

I have not seen it with my own eyes, though. Maybe someone can look at their truck?

Rocky

I have heard of people using medical rubber tubing for that purpose. Allows stretching.

After many hours of research a while back, I found the perfect solution for those who are still using the original belts.

The Klippan seat belt buckle/receivers from some early to mid -1970's VW Vans are a match to the Klippans in the Pantera AND they come in a plastic sleeve, making buckling in a 1 handed affair.

The belts are about an inch or two longer than stock as well and they work wonderfully.

So, for those who have cracked buckles or just wish to make buckling in much easier, here's your "plug and play" replacement and upgrade.

Thanks to all I will try and find a VW van!! best Pete.

I found it amusing, I was lucky to obtain one of the earliest issues of the POCA newsletter. In this document one of the complaints - back in 1976 was the inability of the seatbelt receivers to stand up, requiring the passenger and driver to fumble around trying to get the belt to latch.

Apparently a good, cost effective solution has yet to be implemented.

I was unsuccessful in finding VW van belt tubes on eBay.

quote:

https://www.seatbeltplanet.com...products/125/view/57

Don't know if this helps or will fit you're application. I don't know if you can just buy the cable mounted end but they have them in various lengths. Like 5 to 12 inches.
https://www.seatbeltplanet.com...products/125/view/57

There is a set on eBay right now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Bus...AOxyTMdTNLMe&vxp=mtr


These are a bit pricey as these particular ones are being sold with the retractor as well. I usually see just the receivers/belts themselves on Ebay going for around $25-$40 a pair.