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1980-1991 Volkswagen Bus, Driver & Passenger, Seat Belt Kit

Seatbelt Planet's 1980-1991 Volkswagen Bus, Driver & Passenger, Seat Belt Kit. 3 Point Retractable Lap & Shoulder Seat Belt Kit with End Release Buckles

The Seatbelt Planet 1980-1991 Volkswagen Bus, Driver & Passenger, Seat Belt Kit, sold by Vintage Car Radio, updates the front seats of these third-generation Transporters with effective three-point restraint while preserving their practical, people-moving character.

The 1980-1991 Volkswagen Bus (known as the Vanagon in many markets) continued the Transporter tradition in a more modern, water-cooled package. With its boxy shape, spacious cabin and versatile seating, it served as a family hauler, camper base and everyday people-mover. The front seats sat the driver and passenger in an upright, commanding position with excellent outward visibility, suited to long journeys and loaded travel. Over the decades the original front restraint systems have typically deteriorated. Webbing fades and weakens, buckles become unreliable, and many examples now operate with incomplete or incorrect belts.

This kit from Seatbelt Planet supplies a complete pair of 3-point belts configured for the 1980-1991 Bus front seats. The webbing is dense, UV-stable polyester selected for consistent strength and long-term appearance, available in colours that work with the interiors used in these vehicles. The buckles are solid metal with a positive, mechanical action. Matching hardware allows the installation to sit cleanly within the cabin rather than appearing as an obvious later addition.

The belts are manufactured to meet the performance requirements of FMVSS 209 for tensile strength, controlled elongation, abrasion resistance and buckle function. Wide-range adjustment lets different drivers and passengers achieve a secure, comfortable fit while maintaining the upright seating position that defines the Bus.

Mounting is intended to work with the existing floor structure. All necessary fasteners are included. In most cases only limited preparation is required. Important: torque values and the assembly sequence must be taken exclusively from the instructions supplied with the kit. Correct tightening is essential for the system to perform as designed.

Owners who still use their Bus for regular driving, family trips or camping adventures gain a clear improvement in everyday security. The front seats receive proper three-point protection without disturbing the vehicle’s spacious, practical character.

Vintage Car Radio supplies the complete Seatbelt Planet kit with the correct hardware and guidance, keeping the installation process clear for both professional workshops and experienced owners.

The result is a discreet, functional update that allows the 1980-1991 Bus’s combination of versatility and long-distance capability to be enjoyed with greater confidence. The vehicle keeps its identity as a classic people-mover; the front seats are simply brought to a higher standard of restraint. Order from Vintage Car Radio and equip your Volkswagen Bus with a restraint solution matched to its practical, open-road nature.