Rear seat belt conversion

[Indy02]

Hello, all just got a call from the trim shop today. I was having my headliner installed. The trim shop owner informed me that he accidentally cut a hole in the new headliner at the "C" pillar where the seat belt bolt hole is. This was after I cut the top off of my donor car with the old headliner intact so that he would know exactly how to install it. I have seen a few examples of the work the shop produces and they are very good. So here I am wishing that I had done the job myself. Hindsight is always 20/20. Anyway, always trying to look on the bright side. I remember an article I had seen somewhere about installing three point seat belts in the rear seat so that I can use the hole he made. Has anyone seen this article? I really don't want to have them rip out the headliner for fear of damaging the fiberboard headliner retainer in the back. Since I don't have a spare fiberboard retainer. Help!! Thanks for any input. Pat

[bluedevils]

I have the correct belts (BMW stuff) for this conversion if you are interested. Repa or Autoflug brands although they are very similar and either will work fine. Hi quality stuff. Let me know, I can set you up at a good a price.

[eastsidebimmer]

Ouch!!

Hi Pat, we need to get together for a visit in the next few weeks. My weekends are crazy, still.

Hope you are doing well!

-Ben

[Indy02]

Hey Ben, Yes I was extremely disappointed when they called me today. Just goes to show the old saying if you want something done right, do it yourself even if takes you twice as long holds true!! Anyway, I really do want to get together when you have some time. Maybe I will get to see your car in person Call me when you can. Regards, Pat

[bluedevils]

Another alternative is to cover the holes with some nice plastic plugs and keep the original lap belts. I have some nice ones that you may improvise. What is the diameter of the holes/cuts?

[kubes]

That a real bummer.

I put aftermarket 3-point in the back of my car. (Needed for the kids). I used BEAMS, I bought them from http://gotbelts.com/relapshwbuen.html.

Fit in fine and look okay. I wish that I bought the 6.75" buckles though. They also sell an "L" bracket do you can use the original mount points under the seat.