Product Description
Seatbeltplanet.com's™ 1976-1978 Volkswagen Rabbit, Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit. 3 Point Retractable Lap & Shoulder Seat Belt Kit with End Release Buckle
- Retractable 3 Point Lap & Shoulder Belt
- End Release Buckle
- Driver & Passenger Seating Position
- Hardware Included
The Seatbelt Planet 1976-1978 Volkswagen Rabbit, Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit, sold by Vintage Car Radio, updates the front seats of these early front-wheel-drive Volkswagens with effective three-point restraint while keeping their simple, practical character intact.
The first-generation Rabbit marked a clear change of direction for Volkswagen in the American market. Replacing the rear-engine layout of the Beetle with a transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive package, it offered better space efficiency, improved handling and modern packaging in a compact footprint. The cabin was straightforward and functional, with upright seating that maximised interior room for the car’s modest external size. These cars were bought to be used every day, yet the original restraint systems have rarely survived in good working order. Webbing stretches and fades, buckles become unreliable, and many examples now run with incomplete or incorrect front belts.
This kit from Seatbelt Planet supplies a complete pair of 3-point belts configured for the 1976-1978 Rabbit’s front seats. The webbing is strong, UV-resistant polyester that holds its strength and appearance over time, available in colours that work with the range of interiors used in these cars. The buckles are solid metal with a clear, positive latching action. Matching hardware allows the installation to sit cleanly within the cabin rather than looking like 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. Adjustment range is wide enough to fit different drivers and passengers while preserving the upright, space-efficient seating position that defines the early Rabbit.
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 rely on their Rabbits for regular driving gain a clear improvement in everyday security. The front seats receive proper three-point protection without changing the car’s practical layout or modest, functional atmosphere.
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 straightforward, low-profile update that lets the early Rabbit’s efficient, usable character be enjoyed with greater confidence. The car keeps its identity as a pioneering compact; the front seats are simply brought to a higher standard of restraint.
Order from Vintage Car Radio and equip your classic Volkswagen with a restraint solution matched to its practical, everyday nature.
