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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Desertpagoda on June 27, 2021, 16:09:01

Title: seatbelts
Post by: Desertpagoda on June 27, 2021, 16:09:01

Whats the current best choice for retractable seat belts for a '69 with factory mounting bosses on the floor ? Thx! KB

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: MikeSimon on June 28, 2021, 12:24:57

Really like to see a good answer to this too. especially, what's the best place to mount the spool. The factory instructions involve cutting the inside cover of the door pillar.

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: stickandrudderman on June 28, 2021, 13:02:51

When we fit seat belts we weld in anchor plates in the locations prescribed by Mercedes.

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: Garry on June 28, 2021, 13:05:27

There is a write up of how to fit the three point retractable belt per the the MB instructions in the Tech Manual


https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Interior/Seatbelts (https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Interior/Seatbelts)

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: Cees Klumper on June 28, 2021, 13:12:48

I would go with what the various reputable parts suppliers offer, for example SLS:

https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/de/mercedes-230-280sl-w113/91-sitze

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: MikeSimon on June 28, 2021, 14:17:24

The issue is "retractable" vs "regular 3-point". With retractables you have to deal with placing the spool. There is no good place

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: GM on June 28, 2021, 16:00:11

Actually, there is a perfect location for installing the retractor - under the parcel shelf.
Credit: S. Friefeld

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: lowpad on June 28, 2021, 16:34:49

Agree with GM.  This is what I have on my 230.  Looks good, works well.  Very happy. 

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: MikeSimon on June 28, 2021, 20:32:49

Do you have to cut the board to bring the belt out?

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: Pawel66 on June 28, 2021, 21:07:03

There were these Kangol inertia seatbelts available while ago on ebay. They are retractable, but come from the time of our cars.  Buckles look exactly the same as the non-retractable we know.

For time correctness freaks it may be an attractive option to search.

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: GM on June 28, 2021, 22:01:34

Mike - no cutting necessary. Belt slides easily between the outer edge of the removable parcel board and the wall.

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: chumps on June 28, 2021, 22:31:03

I put the retractor under the parcel shelf also. It is a very nice installation and works perfectly. I had the seatbelts rebuilt with new matching straps and the original Kongal hardwear. Very happy with it all.

Chumps

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: Desertpagoda on June 29, 2021, 22:59:13

Thanks for the input gents, I ordered a set from Seatbelt Planet, he did a nice job on custom belts for my Toyota FJ60, Ill try to report when I get them installed

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: mdsalemi on June 30, 2021, 12:29:16

Quote from: Garry on June 28, 2021, 13:05:27

There is a write up of how to fit the three point retractable belt per the the MB instructions in the Tech Manual
https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Interior/Seatbelts (https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Interior/Seatbelts)

I have the MB seatbelts that were installed according to the MB tech bulletin. Mike Simon, you should look at this and consider it. It's an official tech bulletin on the subject. Mine look like a factory install.

Title: Re: seatbelts
Post by: MikeSimon on July 01, 2021, 19:09:20

Is it 91.18. Sonderausstattung Nachtrag 12 ?