[DeTomaso] Klippan seat belt replacement

[Dennis Valdez]

 Hi Frank,I just went through this exercise.  I tried three different venders and found one that would fit from SeatBeltsPlus.com (for some reason my previous response didn't go through)
Part number AC12


You will need to remove the plastic cover that comes with the retractor spool and it will fit within the flanges on the bracket on the bulkhead behind the seats.   Since the spool is larger than stock, you will need to either modify your existing covers, or fabricate new ones out of Sheet metal.  I was able to make covers on my 3D printer that have the right profile and of the right size.
The fixed end of the seatbelt will mount under the rocker plate.  If you don't want to cut your original seatbelt to remove the plate, you will need to source replacements.  I was able to get a couple from Mike Mayberry.  I also used a bracket used in baby seats to shorten the seatbelt under the rocker plate to make the new belt shorter, so it would retract faster.
On the receiver buckle side, I suggest getting the hardware kit from seatbeltplus to allow the buckle to rest in the proper position without twisting the stiff cable.  
I ( and my wife) are very happy with the results!
Regards,Dennis
    On Monday, October 17, 2022 at 09:23:55 AM PDT, Frank Lisi <fjlisi at mediacombb.net> wrote:  
 
   Hi All,


  Is there a modern replacement for a 1974 late model "L" seat belt?


  Mine are the original Klippan with two retractors one at the fire wall
  and one at the floor and a short stationary latch belt bolted to the
  floor by the consol.  I want to keep the original seat belt style and
  function, however it is time for and upgrade to modern materials.


  Many Thanks

  Frank Lisi

  #6228
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   Hi Frank,
   I just went through this exercise.  I tried three different venders and
   found one that would fit from SeatBeltsPlus.com (for some reason my
   previous response didn't go through)
   Part number AC12
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   You will need to remove the plastic cover that comes with the retractor
   spool and it will fit within the flanges on the bracket on the bulkhead
   behind the seats.   Since the spool is larger than stock, you will need
   to either modify your existing covers, or fabricate new ones out of
   Sheet metal.  I was able to make covers on my 3D printer that have the
   right profile and of the right size.
   The fixed end of the seatbelt will mount under the rocker plate.  If
   you don't want to cut your original seatbelt to remove the plate, you
   will need to source replacements.  I was able to get a couple from Mike
   Mayberry.  I also used a bracket used in baby seats to shorten the
   seatbelt under the rocker plate to make the new belt shorter, so it
   would retract faster.
   On the receiver buckle side, I suggest getting the hardware kit from
   seatbeltplus to allow the buckle to rest in the proper position without
   twisting the stiff cable.
   I ( and my wife) are very happy with the results!
   Regards,
   Dennis

   On Monday, October 17, 2022 at 09:23:55 AM PDT, Frank Lisi
   <fjlisi at mediacombb.net> wrote:
     Hi All,
     Is there a modern replacement for a 1974 late model "L" seat belt?
     Mine are the original Klippan with two retractors one at the fire
   wall
     and one at the floor and a short stationary latch belt bolted to the
     floor by the consol.  I want to keep the original seat belt style and
     function, however it is time for and upgrade to modern materials.
     Many Thanks
     Frank Lisi
     #6228
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