Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: perry113 on February 16, 2020, 14:38:00
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I am looking for new replacement vintage style seatbelts for both my 1966 230SL 4 speed and my 1963 220seb coupe.
Here is what came out of my 1963 220seb.
I realize the the Kango style ones are one way of doing it however I believe both cars are earlier than when the Kangos were available.
Please not the texture of the material. That's what I am looking for.
I have hunted online but can't find this type of texture.
Any leads would be helpful.
Best!
Peter
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For what it matters, you are talking about Hickok seat belts. Google that.
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Doesn't it say "The Roberk Co Norwalk, Conn" on the latch? They must be U.S. made.
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Peter, for reference sake here are the Hickok belts that came out of my '66. The stitching is the same but the buckles are different.
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Yes they do.
I am on the hunt for new replacements.
Specifically the type of material that these exhibit.
They have a nice vintage look to the material pattern.
I am on the look out as we speak.
Specifically green!
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Peter, for reference sake here are the Hickok belts that came out of my '66. The stitching is the same but the buckles are different.
Ahh yes! My good man!
I am looking for minimally 2 to 4 sets of these in a green material for my 1963 220seb.
I think the hickok style is the way to go.
Kangol is later than 1963.
My car is green and I think green is good!
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I just found this but it's only for 1 seat.
Maybe someone out there may have 1 more set.
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Perry, your 220se with Reseda green interior would have originally come with grey beige set belts, (color code D 12) but if you're wanting green for you own personal touch I can respect that. I was just passing along the information.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CAR-AUTO-SAFETY-SEAT-BELT-IN-BOX-1965-ROBERK-MODEL-500R-BLUE-/352947511748
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I was able to find 1 now Turquoise hickok belt assembly on ebay.
I am on the hunt to find at least 1 more more.
See my post in wanted section.
Many thanks.
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US cars before 1968 were mostly imported without seatbelts unless specifically ordered. They were installed at the dealer and as such there is no continuity in manufacturer and color. I have seen 2 cars within 100 digits vin with the same US lap belt manufacturer, both with black interior, but 1 had anthracite colored belts and the other had black. 68 and on were imported with Kangols standard.
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US cars before 1968 were mostly imported without seatbelts unless specifically ordered. They were installed at the dealer and as such there is no continuity in manufacturer and color. I have seen 2 cars within 100 digits vin with the same US lap belt manufacturer, both with black interior, but 1 had anthracite colored belts and the other had black. 68 and on were imported with Kangols standard.
That is great information and validates what I thought. My 1965 230SL has been in the family since 1980 and that car did not have any when my father initially bought the car.
I am still on the hunt to find another new old stock turquoise hickok seatbelt. They will work perfectly and will look I would say appropriate for this application.