Re: [AMC-list] Seat belts for 1971 gremlin

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:14:39 -0400
From: Bill Ryan<williamryan910@xxxxxxxxx>

I need a little help on my 71gremlin did it come with lap belts only I want to install a three point belts do I have to be creative thanks bill Ryan

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Bill, the 71 may have had optional shoulder belts. If it did the anchor points for shoulder belts are in the B pillar (door latch post). If not, you will need to do some work. These work well:
http://www.julianos.com/retract_3point.html
Take a look at their video in the how-to section. It's for a street rod, but you will have to do something similar -- unless the 71 Gremlin already has a "hard point" to mount a shoulder belt.
Install in 70 Mustang with upper mounting points:
http://www.julianos.com/how2_3pt_mustang.html
Install in a VW Bug (no upper mounting points, probably closest to the Gremlin)
http://www.julianos.com/how2_vw3point.html

Of course you can always do what I did and go junkyard shopping. I ended up using Chevy S-10 Blazer front belts and Nissan or Toyota (can't remember model) belts in the rear. Yes, I have rear shoulder belts in my wagon! The retractor is on top and mounted on the wheel well in the rear, drapes over the seat. Took a while to find one that would work there! I love pull-a-part type yards for things like this.
 

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Frank Swygert
Editor - American Motors Cars Magazine
www.amc-mag.com

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