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Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« on: February 16, 2020, 14:38:00 »
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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1963 220seb coupe barn
1965 230SL Light Ivory automatic
1966 230SL Havana Brown 4 speed Barn Find
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Re: Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2020, 15:33:26 »
For what it matters, you are talking about Hickok seat belts.   Google that.
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Re: Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2020, 16:47:22 »
Doesn't it say "The Roberk Co Norwalk, Conn" on the latch? They must be U.S. made.
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Re: Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2020, 18:07:33 »
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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Re: Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2020, 18:10:00 »
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!
Peter Perry
1970 911T Bahia Red
1972 911T Albert Blau
1963 220seb coupe barn
1965 230SL Light Ivory automatic
1966 230SL Havana Brown 4 speed Barn Find
1970 280SE living 3.5 donor car

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Re: Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2020, 18:19:49 »
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!
Peter Perry
1970 911T Bahia Red
1972 911T Albert Blau
1963 220seb coupe barn
1965 230SL Light Ivory automatic
1966 230SL Havana Brown 4 speed Barn Find
1970 280SE living 3.5 donor car

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Re: Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2020, 18:54:20 »
I just found this but it's only for 1 seat.
Maybe someone out there may have 1 more set.
Peter Perry
1970 911T Bahia Red
1972 911T Albert Blau
1963 220seb coupe barn
1965 230SL Light Ivory automatic
1966 230SL Havana Brown 4 speed Barn Find
1970 280SE living 3.5 donor car

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Re: Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2020, 22:51:35 »
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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Re: Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2020, 14:54:51 »
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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1970 911T Bahia Red
1972 911T Albert Blau
1963 220seb coupe barn
1965 230SL Light Ivory automatic
1966 230SL Havana Brown 4 speed Barn Find
1970 280SE living 3.5 donor car

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Re: Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2020, 16:40:40 »
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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Re: Looking for vintage seatbelts like these
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2020, 12:11:52 »
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.
Peter Perry
1970 911T Bahia Red
1972 911T Albert Blau
1963 220seb coupe barn
1965 230SL Light Ivory automatic
1966 230SL Havana Brown 4 speed Barn Find
1970 280SE living 3.5 donor car