510 seat belt kit

[yenpit]

Just found this new seat belt kit listed! The upper loop mounting point DOES utilize the factory captive nut location in the headliner, HOWEVER, they designed it to DROP the actual seat belt loop down about 10 inches, which was my complaint about that upper mounting point.............it carried the seat belt up too high on my neck. That drop/extension remedies that uncomfortable position of the belt! We are ordering a kit now for a customer car, so will report back............

https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/i-304994 ... Fq%3D52218

[paul97]

Post pictures after they are installed please. I need a set for my car.

[68 Wagon]

AMEN! I would like these for my VG 510....way more secure than just my lap belts. Look forward to a follow up article with pics, please.

[Baz]

Check this link http://www.datsport.com/body-interior-r ... -belt.html

we ship many of these to the USA & Canada. most orders are due to referrals
Ask Troy Ermish he recommends our inertia reel belts.
The inertia reel is a new type & cover is now attached to the reel.
the difference between LH & RH belts is only the custom ADR approved mounting for extra seat room.

[paul97]

Check this link http://www.datsport.com/body-interior-r ... -belt.html

we ship many of these to the USA & Canada. most orders are due to referrals
Ask Troy Ermish he recommends our inertia reel belts.
The inertia reel is a new type & cover is now attached to the reel.
the difference between LH & RH belts is only the custom ADR approved mounting for extra seat room.

What is different about the 1968 510's? I saw your kit fits 1969-1972. I have a 1968 510 2 door.

[MikeY]

I've installed a few datsport belts. One of the things I like is the receiver stalk. No more fiddling to find the loose lap belt receiver.

[butters68]

i have the datsport belts in my car also, very nice set up.

[paul97]

i have the datsport belts in my car also, very nice set up.

Isn't your car a 1968? It says on the web site that they won't fit.

[butters68]

my old car was a 68 ,i sold that 3 years ago. i have a 72 now.

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[paul97]

my old car was a 68 ,i sold that 3 years ago. i have a 72 now. HPIM0403.jpg

Do you know what the difference in the seat belts is in the 1968 510 vs the 69 and up?

[yenpit]

The 68-71 has the lower captive nuts for the seatbelts, but they screwed in "eyelets" & the seatbelts had a "hook" on that end. The eyelets do come out, so you can screw in the big bolts to anchor the later style seatbelts. I bet the upper captive nut is in the upper headliner rail, just not used for 68-71......?? I have a 69, will look!

Bottom line, I see no reason why the seatbeltplanet 3pt retractable kit won't fit the 68, as long as the upper captive nut is present.

[zKars]

Just found this new seat belt kit listed! The upper loop mounting point DOES utilize the factory captive nut location in the headliner, HOWEVER, they designed it to DROP the actual seat belt loop down about 10 inches, which was my complaint about that upper mounting point.............it carried the seat belt up too high on my neck. That drop/extension remedies that uncomfortable position of the belt! We are ordering a kit now for a customer car, so will report back............

https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/i-304994 ... Fq%3D52218

Well I’m going to take credit for this. This is exactly what I had them build for me on three 510’s so far over the past few years. The set in my 69 has been in use for 5 years or more is great to use. The 9” drop loop from the shoulder belt Position is the key to get the shoulder belt sitting pretty on your chest over the shoulder.

I also did the “right” thing and added a second threaded embedded nut right behind/next to the lower outer stock position on the rocker sill, so the retractor reel and lap belt don’t share the same bolt. Apparently from their web site that’s a no-no. I think Datsport has something similar.

[loungin112]

I have an early edition of belts from someone...cant remember who. But they do not drop the top mounting point down at all, and yes, they cut across my neck irritatingly. When replacing, be sure they drop the top point down to avoid this. One day, this set will be moved to the back seat and a newer, better thought out, set will be installed.

[Baz]

The 68-71 has the lower captive nuts for the seatbelts, but they screwed in "eyelets" & the seatbelts had a "hook" on that end. The eyelets do come out, so you can screw in the big bolts to anchor the later style seatbelts. I bet the upper captive nut is in the upper headliner rail, just not used for 68-71......?? I have a 69, will look!

Bottom line, I see no reason why the seatbeltplanet 3pt retractable kit won't fit the 68, as long as the upper captive nut is present.

The problem is that the top rail anchorage needs a plate fitted with a threaded top hat bush.
This is on Australian delivered 68 models. Later models had to comply with ADRs, Australian Design Rules.
If the US model 68s have the rail anchorage I would appreciate confirmation.
Thank you.

[yenpit]

The 68-71 has the lower captive nuts for the seatbelts, but they screwed in "eyelets" & the seatbelts had a "hook" on that end. The eyelets do come out, so you can screw in the big bolts to anchor the later style seatbelts. I bet the upper captive nut is in the upper headliner rail, just not used for 68-71......?? I have a 69, will look!

Bottom line, I see no reason why the seatbeltplanet 3pt retractable kit won't fit the 68, as long as the upper captive nut is present.

The problem is that the top rail anchorage needs a plate fitted with a threaded top hat bush.
This is on Australian delivered 68 models. Later models had to comply with ADRs, Australian Design Rules.
If the US model 68s have the rail anchorage I would appreciate confirmation.
Thank you.

I don't have a 1968 MY to look at. Other issue is whoever might have a 68 MY, the headliner needs to be out of it to look for it! I'll message a buddy with a 1968 2dr race car.......no headliner!

TJ