Might just remove this due to comments below...

For an 850 or pre-ADR complianced car shouldn't it be ok?

Belts were from u-pullit - I was also under the impression that you couldn't sell them secondhand, must be getting around it somehow by classing them as 'replacement parts'?

Years and years ago my Dad put clubman retractable seatbelts in his 850 (because it didn't have any) - got them from Kevin at Mini Tech but he said he couldn't charge us anything for them for that reason. But he did get a carton from us for christmas!

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Dave - 64 Nurburg White Morris 850 & 67 Morris Mini Deluxe (Bro's Car)
Previous Rides - 62 Morris 850 (Sold '03 - Now 'Lulu-62') & 76 Clubman S (Sold '99 - SFW-863)
+ Too many other classics

great how to but.... eek seatbelts from wrecked cars!

for $80.00 each you can buy new retractables.. i imagine much less $ for new non-retractables...

a few issues arise from doing this:
- using secondhand seatbelts is illegal
- mismatched buckles and belt catch, questionable compatibility
- insurance pay out issues due to the above

but to each their own!

also.. I noticed you spray painted faded parts... when faded, the strength of seat belts is greatly reduced and they are deemed expired. One of the reasons you were replacing the old belts is because they were faded!!! Also I would question the effects of the spray paint chemicals on the fibres.

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tim
68 Deluxe 1293, HIF44, megajolt/EDIS4, daihatsu alternator..

'a mini is for life, not just for christmas!'

how on earth did you get your hands on second hand seat belts in the first place
& you are breaking the law by installing them.

Just fitted new retractables in Boris (1969) For $190 both. Best thing I did.

Blue slip, no problem, they would rather a good safe new belt than an old period one which looks tatty.

Slight mod to fitting retractables but, need to cut excess metal off the mounting strap just below hole. Otherwise this sits up too high and hits the door pocket. Can not close door.

Fit as normal and you will see, easy job.


PM sent

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"Boris" - '69 Cooper S Mk 2

willy,

Have you looked at the price board at a self-server wreckers lately? ALL of them I have visited listed prices for seat belts. So if it's illegal to sell them, nobody has told the wreckers!

Cheers,

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Brett Nicholson
Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

Any photos to share?

If you have old original style seatbelts that are looking a bit tired, this company in WA can repair them for you. They use modern webbing in a range of colours, but enable you to retain the original style clasps rather than having to use modern black and orange eyesores.

http://www.seatbeltsolutions.com.au/

Tim

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1951 Morris Commercial J Type Van
1955 BSA C11G
1961 Morris Mini Traveller
1969 Triumph TR6R
1977 Leyland Moke Californian

Thanks for the link Tim! I actually have a brand new set of the original chrome style buckles but haven't been able to find anyone who will replicate the originals with the light grey webbing. I will give them a try!

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Dave - 64 Nurburg White Morris 850 & 67 Morris Mini Deluxe (Bro's Car)
Previous Rides - 62 Morris 850 (Sold '03 - Now 'Lulu-62') & 76 Clubman S (Sold '99 - SFW-863)
+ Too many other classics

yeah sounds good..

but i thought about that, and originality can go out the window in this case.
The only safety equipment my 850 has are the seat belts, so they are brand new ones with modern buckles, thanks minisport.

At this point on mine as well. Would be good to see some pics.

BTW where can you buy nice red ones from?

Regards

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Dave K.
1979 Moke Californian + 1981 'Coke' Moke

Whilst we're on the whole used seatbelt topic, can I still re-use seatbelts that I removed from my car years ago when I began the rebuild?
Do they have to have a date or something on them?

Still on seatbelts...

Remember a report from some authority that non retractable seat belts are safer than retractable (IF in good condition).

Just need the switch extensions and a passenger!

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Cooper S Mk2
Cooper S Mk1
ex Cooper S Mk2, various Morris 1100s, 1300s, 1500s, Leyland Sherpa!