Ke35/55 Coupe Seatbelts Into A Ke1*

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Heres a run down on how I did it.

 

The belts, conveniently labeled. Make sure you get all the bolts and bits.

 

 

The original mounting bolts are way too short, so you need the longer coupe bolts.

 

 

First of all you want the coupe belts as they have the strap that goes from the roof to the shoulder, saves a normal belt from cutting into your neck. As per this picture.

 

 

So the KE1* belts have the upper and lower mounting points, the coupe belts need a third anchor point. So I utilised the lower stock point as for both both the lower mounts.

 

 

As you may notice the mounting point on the floor is flat, the belts need to be mounted like so...

 

 

I happened to have some angled steel laying around, so I made a couple of 90 degree bits.

 

 

This was my first attempt, the genius I am made the holes too close together so I couldnt insert the other bolt. :doh:

 

 

Second attempt.

 

 

This is an idea of how its all going to run

 

 

So this is the lower mount, you have the 90 angle on top with the lower belt mount underneath, using the coupe bits so it can still swivel, plus a big fat washer at the bottom so the belt doesnt foul on the carpet.

 

 

Bolted in, as you can see the upper arm of the 90 angle is not pointing straight up.

 

 

So I tweaked it with a shifter.

 

 

The friction lock thing bolted on to the 90 angle.

 

 

And heres a picture of it all bolted in.

 

 

As you can see the clip stalks are pretty long, will need to source some shorter ones if possible, but even so they work fine.

I think I will also source some thicker stronger steel for the 90 angle just for a bit more peace of mind. I may also get longer bolts to thread all the way through the floor so I can put a bolt and washer underneath.

 

And lastly here is a video of the finished product.

 

 

http://youtu.be/yCJZUgx0CCA

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