Seatbelt Latch

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Topic originally created by Tom Welsh on November 15, 2011 4:19 AM and viewed 3603 times in the old forum.

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Originally posted by Tom Welsh on November 15, 2011 4:19 AM
My driver side seatbelt latch finally disintegrated. T-Rutland’s recommended J.C/ Whitney as a source but I want to use the existing lap and shoulder strap if possible with latch pin 1x1. Anyone have any experience using Beam belts. Does the 400 series use the same latch.
Thanks for any information you might have.

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Originally posted by Mike Meehan on November 15, 2011 6:13 AM
Hi Tom, try ssnake-oyl.com they seem to be able to rebuild/refurbish any seat belt. Good luck,Mike

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Originally posted by JeffLit on November 15, 2011 6:34 AM
I broke a seat belt buckle 11 years ago by crushing it when I returned the seat back to its full and upright position. I was able to source the same buckle, but with a different button from Fred Petroske at http://mostlybritish.com/ I took it apart and replaced the button for an exact match. I also rewebbed all my belts for safety back in 2003. Prestige did that (see suppliers). Note that US cars had a variety of different seat belt/buckle types so your mileage may vary.

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Originally posted by Tom Welsh on November 16, 2011 5:37 AM
Jeff & Mike, thank's for the response, I contacted both parties along with Tom Shaughnessy. We'll see where it goes from here.
TW

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Originally posted by Tom Welsh on November 23, 2011 11:18 AM

I believe Snake-oyl is the only supplier in the U.S. that still has this type buckle. I replaced the two front and ordered a spare for insurance.

C.S. response to my email:
"These are what we call exploding buckles, a poor design used for only a couple years. We have a few original restored buckles. They are $125 each plus $12.50 to unstitch your broken buckle and stitch the new one on."

The push button is silver and has a design. I figure it can be painted over without too much fuss. The plastic surround has 4 tabs. The two front tabs are easy to spring back and release but the back ones are hidden behind the spring mechanism and very difficult to release without breaking.


I doubt I would have located these without the tip from Mike.

Thanks.
Tom

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Originally posted by Gandinell on November 26, 2011 4:52 PM
Hi,
is this the correct seatbelt for European car too? if not wich seatbelt is correct for European car? static? inertial?
Cheers, roberto

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Originally posted by Ian Levy on November 26, 2011 5:28 PM
Roberto
I think the correct belts for our cars are static belts.
I think that the original patents for inertia reel belt mechanisms were not taken out until about 1970-1971
but I am not absolutely certain
Regards
Ian L

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Originally posted by Mike Meehan on November 26, 2011 8:46 PM
My Euro car has static belts. Mike

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Originally posted by Gandinell on November 27, 2011 12:47 AM
Grazie 1000, many thanks,
where can i find a pair of original seatbelt? maybe fit other car of the same period? Mercedes, Alfa or BMW? the seatbelt was produced by Klippan?

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Originally posted by Trachsel on November 27, 2011 5:58 PM
Hi Roberto,
I own my car since 1980 and I think, that in the 7 years before, there would not be changed something on the car, so it may be still original. It is an Euro car and has static 3 point belts.
I know only www.quickfitsbs.com and this link is recommandet by the British Rolls Royce Enthusiasts club.
Regards, Jacques

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Originally posted by Ian Levy on November 28, 2011 12:46 AM
Roberto
I used this company to replace the seat belt webbing & I recommend them.
Not sure if they have the correct buckles/latches.
Regards
Ian L

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Originally posted by Gandinell on December 3, 2011 11:11 PM
Hello, i d'ont found the correct seatbelt
i see a lot of photo from daytona seatbelt, but not photo found for C4 belt . Maybe the original seatbelt are similar to Fiat one? Pininfarina built the 124 spyder at same time.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270861111992?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_1624wt_1378

Cheers, roberto

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Originally posted by Aaron on December 22, 2011 4:45 AM
Had no luck a few years back finding a replacement.
My solution for the time being -

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Originally posted by Tom Welsh on December 22, 2011 8:16 AM
Hello all- I'm back with the finished product. Just installed the front belts today. These are US market buckles and I can't inagine they would be different than European buckles.
They were produced in limited numbers and few are left, so if the pictures match, get yours now at non-Ferrari pricing. Snake-Oyl.com
I requested that no paste on symbol be placed on the push button and had it painted flat black which is a perfect match. I never mentioned ferrari to them to keep the price stable. Talk Ferrari at your own risk. They restiched my belts but also could have replace them with their materials. Your dealing with a Texas company.
Buckle $125
restich $12.50 - I think
Don't be in a hurry for turn-around

My hats off the the tip I received on this thread.
Merry Christmas
Straightpipes Tom