Posted February 3, 200817 yr comment_236169 http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/40-7490Looks good, but very expensive, did anyone tried this yet?is there anyother alternative? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26950-aftermarket-seat-belt-from-msa-for-70-73/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 3, 200817 yr comment_236177 I have a '73 so I already have the retractable lap belt. What I did was , I took the shoulder belt and retractor from a '75 280 z . I removed the clip on the end of the donor belt and used the one from my '73 z belt and took the belts to a good shoe repair shop and they stitch right over the old stitch marks. So now both retract. I have been using them now for a few years and like the outcome. I have heard that the front seat retractor on a 260 2+2 can be used as well for a early 240 that doesn't have the pockets in the floor like the '73 Z has. The 280 retractor bolts right where the original belt did . Plug in and play. Gary:laugh: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26950-aftermarket-seat-belt-from-msa-for-70-73/#findComment-236177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 3, 200817 yr comment_236182 http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/40-7490Looks good, but very expensive, did anyone tried this yet?is there anyother alternative?Yes, there are alternatives. Use the search function for seat belts and you'll find plenty of threads. The seat belts being sold by MotorSport Auto appear to be functionally similar to the ones I purchased from Wesco. As a matter of fact, essentially the same generic design can be found in many places.Courtesy Nissan was also selling non-retractable seatbelts. I bought some of those, but I decided that it would be better to have the generic retracting seatbelts.You can see pictures of the seat belt installation in my gallery on this site.As for the price, I don't think it's out of line for seat belts with new webbing. With hardware, Wesco charges $80 per side. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26950-aftermarket-seat-belt-from-msa-for-70-73/#findComment-236182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 3, 200817 yr comment_236192 I got the Wesco belts in my 73 and I love them. They work perfectly, great quality, fast shipping and great customer service. I showed them to Sal when he was still at MSA, he liked them too. I would like to think I started the ball rolling on MSA's new belts. I would highly recommend Wesco regardless. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26950-aftermarket-seat-belt-from-msa-for-70-73/#findComment-236192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 4, 200817 yr Author comment_236279 MSA stated that 70-71 need to drill one hole, I know for your 73 no need to drill any hole, but if I use Wesco on my 71, how many hole do I have to drill? and will the shoulder belt be long enough?? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26950-aftermarket-seat-belt-from-msa-for-70-73/#findComment-236279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 4, 200817 yr comment_236287 MSA stated that 70-71 need to drill one hole, I know for your 73 no need to drill any hole, but if I use Wesco on my 71, how many hole do I have to drill? and will the shoulder belt be long enough??I suppose it depends on where you put the retractor. Several club members have mounted the retractor up at the top mount (near the quarter window) and that does not require the drilling of a hole.See this post for details:http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24256 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26950-aftermarket-seat-belt-from-msa-for-70-73/#findComment-236287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 4, 200817 yr comment_236299 I suppose it depends on where you put the retractor. Several club members have mounted the retractor up at the top mount (near the quarter window) and that does not require the drilling of a hole.See this post for details:http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24256This is where I mounted the retractor for the shoulder belt. Where the old belt bolted on. the '75 retractor is rather small , about the size of a hardball. Gary Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26950-aftermarket-seat-belt-from-msa-for-70-73/#findComment-236299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 4, 200817 yr comment_236302 NICE!!! I didn't know they had this available. Looks a little out of place, but, better than just a lap belt. I'd like to find a set of original shoulder belts, but, they are HARD to find. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26950-aftermarket-seat-belt-from-msa-for-70-73/#findComment-236302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 4, 200817 yr comment_236304 I mounted the retractor behind the seat where the old one was. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26950-aftermarket-seat-belt-from-msa-for-70-73/#findComment-236304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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