Installing seat belts on a BN6/BN7

[nevets]

I searched the forum for information about installing seat belts in a BN6, but didn't find anything. Just wondering if anyone can offer advice/tips on doing this. I'm guessing it's not too challenging a project. Also, any recommended sources for obtaining good quality components? Thanks

 

[Randy Forbes]

These look right in a vintage car: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=239-13

I <span style="font-style: italic">might</span> have some pictures online of mine, but my outboard belts anchor through my rollbar mounts, so it probably wouldn't be how you're planning to do it.

 

[abarth69]

Why its on the Austin Healey Club of Southern Onatrio web site.

Here is the link

Covers the following car

Sprite
Healey 100 six
Healey 3000

https://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/Seat%20Belt-ASJ.pdf

 

[nevets]

abarth69 - thanks for sending. It's very detailed and veddy British. Am I correct in that it pertains to a 3-point harness, not a simple lap belt? Are those exact assemblies, including the quick-release fittings available? I may opt for the more simple lap seat belt?

 

[steveg]

Moss, British Car Specialists and any of the other Healey suppliers can supply the proper seat belts and fittings.

Besides the fittings shown in the drawings, some use eye bolts, which may be period-appropriate as well.

The tunnel and floor fittings shown in the drawings are probably Healey-specific, but a google search will reveal belt suppliers who sell the same plain-buckle 2- or 3-point belts for quite a lot less than the Healey suppliers.

 

[steveg]

Andover is a major supplier:
https://www.andoauto.com/SBL1-1N.htm