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1972-1973 Mercury Comet, Driver & Passenger, Bench Seat Belt Kit
Seatbeltplanet.com's™ 1972-1973 Mercury Comet, Driver & Passenger, Bench Seat Belt Kit. 3 Point Retractable Lap & Shoulder Seat Belt Kit with All Metal Push Button Buckle
- Retractable 3 Point Lap & Shoulder Belt
- All Metal Push Button Buckle
- Driver & Passenger Seating Position
- Hardware Included
The Seatbelt Planet 1972-1973 Mercury Comet, Driver & Passenger, Bench Seat Belt Kit, sold by Vintage Car Radio, is a complete front-bench upgrade that restores both safety and practicality to these compact, everyday classics.
The 1972-1973 Mercury Comet was designed as a sensible, affordable compact that still offered a touch of Mercury refinement. Built on the Maverick platform, it delivered solid transportation with a roomy interior that made it popular with families, first-time buyers, and anyone who needed a reliable daily driver. The wide front bench seat was one of its strongest selling points.
Three adults could sit across in reasonable comfort, turning the Comet into a genuine small family car capable of school runs, grocery trips, and weekend outings. That practical bench gave the Comet real versatility at a time when many compact cars focused more on two-passenger sportiness. The original restraint systems, however, have not aged well.
Basic lap belts were common, and after more than fifty years most have become faded, frayed, or missing entirely. This leaves the front bench looking inviting but feeling incomplete and less safe than it should be.
This Seatbelt Planet kit supplies a matched pair of 3-point lap-and-shoulder belts engineered specifically for the 1972-1973 Mercury Comet’s front bench layout. The webbing is high-strength and fade-resistant, available in multiple colors and textures that work with original vinyl and cloth interiors. The buckles are solid all-metal push-button designs with chrome plating, providing a crisp, positive click and easy release that feels appropriate for the era.
The hardware is kept clean and functional. Chrome-plated fittings and anchors sit naturally against the seat frames and floor, so the finished installation looks purposeful and integrated rather than like an obvious modern addition. The design maintains the Comet’s straightforward, practical cabin character while adding the level of protection these cars never received from the factory.
Installation is straightforward and owner-friendly. The kit includes all necessary mounting hardware and is designed to work with existing floor points in most cases. Minimal modification is typically required, making the job accessible for both home restorers and professional shops. The adjustable straps ensure a secure, comfortable fit for different body sizes while preserving the bench’s wide, accommodating feel.
Seatbelt Planet builds these kits to exceed FMVSS 209 and 302 standards, delivering excellent tensile strength, durability, and flame resistance. For Comet owners who still use their cars regularly — whether for daily driving, family duties, or weekend errands — this full pair provides genuine confidence and makes the front bench far more usable.
Vintage Car Radio stocks this Seatbelt Planet kit with reliable shipping and support, making the complete front-bench upgrade easy to complete.
This Seatbelt Planet 1972-1973 Mercury Comet Driver & Passenger Bench Seat Belt Kit is a high-value, complete solution that respects the car’s compact, practical heritage. It replaces outdated or missing originals with modern three-point protection across both front positions, allowing the bench to be used with greater confidence and comfort. Order from Vintage Car Radio today and bring your classic Mercury Comet’s front row up to a safer, more practical standard.
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