Retrofit 3 point seat belts to early car?

[Bimmer02]

I am "restoring" a 2002 based upon an early 1968 1600 body shell. The 1600 did not come with 3 point belts so there is no mounting point on the B pillar for the harness. Anyone with experience adding the 3 point belts to the early cars? Is it simply a matter of welding a nut to the B pillar or something more involved? Pictures of your fabrication efforts would be much appreciated.

[jdt10768]

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,71086/highlight,seatbelt+retrofit/

may get you going in the right direction. Al Bluedevils has some input on seatbelt fitting as well.

[eastsidebimmer]

If you are down to a shell, take a look at this:

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/27/32/

If you buy Bluedevil's kit, use something like the "peacock method" available via forum search.

[colorobo2002]

Is it simply a matter of welding a nut to the B pillar or something more involved? Pictures of your fabrication efforts would be much appreciated.

on my '71 I did this... For the upper B pillar mount, i cut the steel plate out of a parts car, a nut would probably be ok up there. But for the lower mount, I had a friend weld a nut to larger fender washer, cut a hole big enough for the nut, and welded it in. This way there is a larger surface for the reel to tighten on to, and it sits a little more flush to the body.

good luck.

[bluedevils]

I am "restoring" a 2002 based upon an early 1968 1600 body shell. The 1600 did not come with 3 point belts so there is no mounting point on the B pillar for the harness. Anyone with experience adding the 3 point belts to the early cars? Is it simply a matter of welding a nut to the B pillar or something more involved? Pictures of your fabrication efforts would be much appreciated.

Here is the link to my post for welding a bracket or using the Peacock method:

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,340941/

I can help if you are interested. Have been helping 2002 community for over 5 years for their seat belt needs. You can use my email button for more details.