Seat belts into a classic car
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crankedup

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25,764 posts

272 months

Thursday 15th March 2018
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Recommendations please for the fitting of seat belts into a classic car. I can Google and find Companies that can carry out the work but would prefer and value personal recommendation.
Thanks.

Stephanie Plum

2,797 posts

240 months

Thursday 15th March 2018
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crankedup

Original Poster:

25,764 posts

272 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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^^^^^^
Thank you, there is even a feature of thier work on the classic which I am looking at buying today. M.G. Magnette ZB.

FNG

4,733 posts

253 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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^^ They are spectacularly knowledgeable and helpful. Prices reasonable and some options for fitting and webbing colours. I’d use again in an instant. No connection apart from being a happy customer.

Riley Blue

23,205 posts

255 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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Does your Magnette have the anchor points already fitted? If so, Securon list suitable belts:

http://www.securon.co.uk/applications/app_list/jto...

droopsnoot

14,623 posts

271 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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I used FDTS to refurbish my belts, though I think they do also sell new belt kits.

I've used Quickfit in the past with good results, but this time decided that their lack of interest in replying to emails would spur me on to look elsewhere. Perhaps I just caught them at a bad time, but it's one of those things that really annoys me.

Roy C

4,213 posts

313 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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FNG said:
^^ They are spectacularly knowledgeable and helpful. Prices reasonable and some options for fitting and webbing colours. I’d use again in an instant. No connection apart from being a happy customer.
+1

lowdrag

13,181 posts

242 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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We had a ZA magnette. Hipe you get it and enjoy it. Those gauges are just wonderful in shape!

distinctivedesign

195 posts

107 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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Another vote for Quickfit

Brilliant firm to deal with and every imaginable option in terms off webbing, clasps, etc.

a8hex

5,832 posts

252 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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Another vote for Quickfit

They did a superb job on my XK150.
Also when I was arguing with the DoT about the new seat belt for kids regulations (which make it legal to carry kids in classic cars without a seatbelt but can make it illegal for them to wear one) Stuart Quick was very helpful.

cjb44

739 posts

147 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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crankedup said:
^^^^^^
Thank you, there is even a feature of thier work on the classic which I am looking at buying today. M.G. Magnette ZB.
Can I take any credit for recommending one of these when you were searching? I am sure you will like and enjoy it, I may have a pair of 60's lap and diagonal belts in my garage if you are interested not a too stressful DIY job. I am sure you are aware I am a Bury St. Edmunds boy so not too far away.

Bendy1

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108 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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My partner has a sierra cosworth and I want to buy him something for it.. any ideas guys?? A good gift!

crankedup

Original Poster:

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272 months

Friday 16th March 2018
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Thank you to all posters, today I was away to N. East Yorkshire to have a look at the M.G.
Pleased to say that the 180 mile journey was well worth the effort, deposit left and hopefully should be in my garage next week.
I will post up some images shortly, I think this is a car which will serve me well. Lots of lovely leather (steady) wood and some braid, so a nice link to my vintage cars. The car performed wonderfully on its test drive, no rattles from bodywork or mechanicals. OK, it’s not perfect, a few small areas of rust to be dealt with but as a sixty year old cat it’s in better nick than me!!
More later for those interested.

Riley Blue

23,205 posts

255 months

Saturday 17th March 2018
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Enjoy your Magnette ownership, great cars, excellent choice but 'no rattles'... what a disappointment, every car of that age should have some. If you feel you'd like a few, my Riley has some to spare. wink

crankedup

Original Poster:

25,764 posts

272 months

Saturday 17th March 2018
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Riley Blue said:
Does your Magnette have the anchor points already fitted? If so, Securon list suitable belts:

http://www.securon.co.uk/applications/app_list/jto...
Unfortunately no anchor points on the car.

crankedup

Original Poster:

25,764 posts

272 months

Saturday 17th March 2018
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cjb44 said:
Can I take any credit for recommending one of these when you were searching? I am sure you will like and enjoy it, I may have a pair of 60's lap and diagonal belts in my garage if you are interested not a too stressful DIY job. I am sure you are aware I am a Bury St. Edmunds boy so not too far away.
Thanks for offer, best I leave the pro’s to fit belts. I am going for a front set of reel belts.

crankedup

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Saturday 17th March 2018
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The car as purchased, more next week when it’s in my garage.

Mercky

642 posts

164 months

Saturday 17th March 2018
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Why not fit an airbag or 2 as well. Make it even more saferer.

crankedup

Original Poster:

25,764 posts

272 months

Saturday 17th March 2018
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Mercky said:
Why not fit an airbag or 2 as well. Make it even more saferer.
Roll cage more useful.

Roy C

4,213 posts

313 months

Saturday 17th March 2018
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or something more period like a Tantalus. cool



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