Seat Belt retractor location

EvilPuppet · 03-31-2009

Hi Guys,
I just bought 2 front retractable (original) seat belts for my 66 coupe.
I am wandering if somebody can tell me from which side should I bolt the retractor?
Please let me know.
Thanks
Alex

EvilPuppet · 03-31-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilPuppet

Hi Guys,
I just bought 2 front retractable (original) seat belts for my 66 coupe.
I am wandering if somebody can tell me from which side should I bolt the retractor?
Please let me know.
Thanks
Alex

Should it be bolted at the door side connector or in the middle of the car behind the center console?
Anyone?

Warrior 2011 · 03-31-2009

on the door side.

EvilPuppet · 04-01-2009

Thank you very much

Ivy66GT · 04-01-2009

That was the factory way. Once you get it mounted then every time you slip and the belt gets away from you, the buckle end will retract and beat the crap out of either the sill plate or the trim on the side of the seat. If you get really good at it you can even make holes in the door trim panel! It was a plot by Ford to sell more replacement parts.

Been there, done that.

Warrior 2011 · 04-05-2009

thats true but it just wouldnt feel right. I put three points in my car so i had to mount mine the traditional way. and i end up chipping the paint on the inside of my door.