Seat belt problem..

PappyJoe · Jan 4, 2017

It's not really a huge problem yet, but I'm trying to figure out seat belts for this project. I'm on the build up side of a 1971 satellite. I'm putting in Chrysler 300S seats. Already tackled the mount problem with adapter plates we fabricated.
My question is concerning seat belts. I would like to have 3 point retractable. Wanted to see what others may have done to address this. I know the stock 300 seat belts attach to the post which of course will not work in this case.

Appreciate any information or ideas.

Thanks

PurpleBeeper · Jan 4, 2017

As you know, the '71 seat belts were retractable.... but I'm not sure what was up with the shoulder harness. I had a '73 Fury that was retractable & the shoulder harness was clipped up along the roof line & had a big-hole/little-hole manual click-in connection to the lap belt. I believe my '77 Cordoba was a true 3-point fully retractable seatbelt, so somewhere between '74 & '77 might be good cars to look at for seat belt options...Cordobas & late Chargers maybe?

440+6 · Jan 4, 2017

I was looking at these, it says it's a direct replacement for b bodies
http://xvengineering.com/products/xv-racing-products-3-point-retractable-belt-bucket-seats-black

Dennis H · Jan 4, 2017

I have the XVMotorsports 3 points. The housing has improved since XVEngineering took over. The retractor doesn't play well with the late model (89 FWD Daytona) buckets I am using. The seat housing closest to the door will not allow the retractor to face straight up. When feeding back, it needs guidance. You may not have this problem. But, they work. Do your homework.

PappyJoe · Mar 28, 2017

Ordered and received the XV 3 points and rear seat belts. Have not installed yet but initial impression is very nice. I'll post again when installed.

PappyJoe · Feb 17, 2018

Installed rear belts so far. I like them a lot. Go well with the 300S seats. Don't know about the fronts yet, hopefully soon.

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dickdale · Mar 14, 2018

PappyJoe said:
Installed rear belts so far. I like them a lot. Go well with the 300S seats. Don't know about the fronts yet, hopefully soon.View attachment 572425

Did you have to modify the back seats?

PappyJoe · Mar 15, 2018

dickdale said:
Did you have to modify the back seats?

Yes. Had to figure out attachment and removing some padding to make them fit correctly.

451Mopar · Mar 15, 2018

440+6 said:
I was looking at these, it says it's a direct replacement for b bodies
http://xvengineering.com/products/xv-racing-products-3-point-retractable-belt-bucket-seats-black

I like the price of those. I have some non-retractable Schroth Ralley 3 belts that cost me quite a bit more.

68 Sport Satellite · Mar 16, 2018

Dennis H said:
I have the XVMotorsports 3 points. The housing has improved since XVEngineering took over. The retractor doesn't play well with the late model (89 FWD Daytona) buckets I am using. The seat housing closest to the door will not allow the retractor to face straight up. When feeding back, it needs guidance. You may not have this problem. But, they work. Do your homework.

I need to install these soon. Who did your install Dennis?

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