On Sat, 24 Jul 1999, Shapiro - Kenneth J. wrote:
> I have only the shoulder piece left that comes from the rear
> wheel well. I've been trying to get the lap pieces, but some
> folks have said my rear belt should be on a retractor. Well,
> it ain't. It's a fixed belt, adjustable for length, with a
> chrome fitting on the end (where it winds up in your lap) that
> looks like an elongated "O"...there's a slot in it for something
> (another belt i assume) to slip through.
>
> The belt has a label that reads "American Safety Triumph FO371
> Model #440182.
>
> So, was this an original 1970 GT6 belt, or out of another Triumph?
> Is it correct that there's no retractor on this belt?
If my original (AFAIK; had it since '75) 1970 GT6+ is any indication, no,
your setup is not original. My car has a three-point "one piece"
adjustable belt, but NO retractor. Meanwhile, I am familiar with the
shoulder harness piece you have. I bought a 1969 Mk.3 Spitfire when it
was a year old. It had come with just lap belts, made by American Safety
Weave. I was able to purchase the shoulder piece from the dealer to
complete the setup (shoulder belts apparently were not required of
convertibles in 1969, although they were otherwise mandatory for cars
built for U.S. sale on or after 1/1/1968).
I'm pretty sure this was a North American-only setup, as those belts were
sourced here (obviously). And that same manufacturer supplied belts to
American Motors and perhaps one or more of the "Big Three" during this era.
--Andy
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