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Seeking some tips on Seat Belt replacement R & R

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Happy Spring Gang-
Purchased a set of seat belts from seatbeltsplus.com. 71-74 B Body Conversion set. Everything looks quality and it was shipped damage free and quick. Wondering about installation. I get the buckle side of the belt that bolts into the tunnel area on both sides of my console. I get the 3 point shoulder harness that bolts and stores near the rear roof line. There is a stock one there now.
What I have not figured out ts the retractable end of the belt and how it is installed? Have not even taken out the old belts yet , but the car got some floor work and new carpet so I think they have been out at one time by the previous owner.
How does this retractable end work? Does it go inside the existing stock retractable housing cover and you pull the belt through the top? What is the metal strap for coming of the aftermarket retractable housing? Any tips would be appreciated.

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Happy Spring Gang-
Purchased a set of seat belts from seatbeltsplus.com. 71-74 B Body Conversion set. Everything looks quality and it was shipped damage free and quick. Wondering about installation. I get the buckle side of the belt that bolts into the tunnel area on both sides of my console. I get the 3 point shoulder harness that bolts and stores near the rear roof line. There is a stock one there now.
What I have not figured out ts the retractable end of the belt and how it is installed? Have not even taken out the old belts yet , but the car got some floor work and new carpet so I think they have been out at one time by the previous owner.
How does this retractable end work? Does it go inside the existing stock retractable housing cover and you pull the belt through the top? What is the metal strap for coming of the aftermarket retractable housing? Any tips would be appreciated.

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Metal strap mounts to the floor and holds the retractor up near the seat bottom. I'll get you some pics of mine tomorrow.
 
Looking forward to anybody posting a pic of this setup using the seatbeltsplus.com replacement belts.
 
I had the same exact problem; I think I raised my seats up an inch for clearance. The shape is way off for b bodies unfortunately.
 
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