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Started by b5cuda, January 07, 2025, 06:59:13 AM

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b5cuda

Hey guys, I'm considering replacing my wesco three-point bucket seatbelts. The tensioner play is inconsistent (sometimes too quick to lock, sometimes locks open) and belt is barely long enough if the seat is forward. Car is a restomod. Just wondering, are the '73/74 dual retractor belts any better - or should I try other aftermarket belts? Like to hear what you've found. Thanks for input.

pschlosser

I've used these 3-point belts before in a 1970 barracuda.  There are decent quality, I have no complaints.

https://www.wescoperformance.com/resebe.html

But in another barracuda, I went with something closer to factory in appearance, and I like them better. 

https://pgclassic.com/products/2850-70buk-100

I like them better... Mostly.  The original shoulder belt design, doesn't retract, and I'm not fond of it, but I prefer it because it looks more OEM and holds me nicely secure when I'm driving more... wild.

b5cuda

Thanks for reply! The PG Classics set looks great but I prefer the more modern style that retracts and self-adjusts. As noted, I'm not impressed with the wesco set I have now so wondering about different options.   


pschlosser

Quote from: b5cuda on January 07, 2025, 02:56:05 PMThanks for reply! The PG Classics set looks great but I prefer the more modern style that retracts and self-adjusts. As noted, I'm not impressed with the wesco set I have now so wondering about different options. 
That was someone else's car, and I've not been in it for a while.  While working it, I drove it around some, and thought the belts were okay.  But didn't like the latches were not like the OEM standard pull latches, so I went with the PG Classics kit this next time around.

usraptor

I believe Classic Industries, Year one and or Summit Racing make a shoulder harness type seat belt that uses the E-bodies stock mounting points. https://www.yearone.com/Product/challenger-cuda/mn729blku   https://www.yearone.com/Product/challenger-cuda/sb3pblk