Piran2 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 As we're now swapping drivers more frequently - son learning and wife having a go. I've decided to fit inertia reel seatbelts to the front of the Herald. I've got a pair of Securon 514/30 seatbelts, I've got them in using the existing holes but it's not ideal: The drivers side seems ok until you put the roof down at which point it locks up. The passenger side would only fit facing out so the belt comes off at about 45 degrees, it works but binds on retraction and isn't going to last long at that angle. Does anyone have any advice or photos of how to get these fitted? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I have a set fitted to my 13/60 convertible and no snagging problems at all. They work fine. Did you get the type that allow the reel to be mounted at any angle? fiddly to set up but fine since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran2 Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 Yes I have the securon ones that allow me to change the angle, although mine look a little different to yours. On the drivers side it's like yours and I'm not sure why it's binding with the roof down (yet). On the passenger side the bit sticking out would be on the other side and that doesn't fit as it is blocked by the side panel. I'll post some pictures tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran2 Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 I've attached an image showing the drivers side which isn't too bad but won't work with the roof down. and the passengers side which is just facing the wrong way! I guess I could replace the hardboard with aluminium and bend it to allow the seatbelt to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I have similar on my Vitesse. When bolted direct to the factory mounting spot on the wheel tub, these did have problems with the hood frame resting on the when folded, so I used a couple of extension strips (which may even have come with the belts, it was a looong time ago now) to lower them down a bit (Maybe 40 - 50mm). The strips also allowed me to bend them a little to improve the angle of the belt run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran2 Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 Thanks. They do come with metal strips, but don't they move about under stress/time? I had endless problems with the seatbelts in my kit car as the slightest movement and they would just lock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Pic (drivers side) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran2 Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 Ah, thanks for that, I'll have another look.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran2 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 The brakets that came with the seatbelts seem much shorter than the ones above. I've tried using the ones in the kit and I can get much better movement on both sides but neither work with the roof down 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 23 minutes ago, Piran2 said: The brakets that came with the seatbelts seem much shorter than the ones above Possibly I made the brackets from strips of 3mm steel. I do remember that there was a bit of a development process spread out over a number of years, but I’ve forgotten the details I’m afraid. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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