Product Description
Seatbeltplanet.com's™ 1976-1978 Volkswagen Rabbit, Rear Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit. 2 Point Retractable Lap Seat Belt Kit with End Release Buckle
- Retractable 2 Point Lap Belt
- End Release Buckle
- Rear Driver & Passenger Seating Position
- Hardware Included
The Seatbelt Planet 1976-1978 Volkswagen Rabbit, Rear Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit, sold by Vintage Car Radio, equips the rear seats of these early front-wheel-drive Volkswagens with proper restraint while preserving the car’s compact, practical layout.
The first-generation Rabbit was designed around efficient use of space. Its transverse engine and front-wheel-drive layout freed up interior room, giving the small car a surprisingly usable rear bench for a vehicle of its size. Families and car-pool users regularly carried passengers in the back, and the upright seating position helped make short to medium trips tolerable. What has not held up as well is the original rear restraint equipment. Many surviving Rabbits now have missing, damaged or badly worn rear belts, leaving the back seat less secure than the car’s packaging would otherwise allow.
This kit from Seatbelt Planet supplies a matched pair of rear belts configured for the 1976-1978 Rabbit. The webbing is strong, UV-resistant polyester that retains its appearance and strength over time, offered in colours compatible with common interior shades. The buckles are solid and straightforward to operate, providing a clear, positive latch. The hardware is designed to integrate cleanly with the rear cabin rather than stand out as a later addition.
The belts are manufactured to meet the relevant performance requirements of FMVSS 209 for strength and buckle function. They provide effective restraint for the rear outboard positions while remaining simple to install and use in the Rabbit’s compact rear compartment.
Fitment is intended to work with the existing rear mounting points. 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 carry passengers in the back of their Rabbit—whether for family use, car-pooling or occasional extra seats—gain a clear improvement in security. The rear positions become properly equipped without altering the car’s space-efficient layout or
modest 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 practical, low-profile update that lets the early Rabbit’s usable rear seating be employed with greater confidence. The car keeps its identity as a pioneering compact; the rear seats are simply brought to a functional standard. Order from Vintage
Car Radio and equip the back of your classic Volkswagen with a restraint solution matched to its efficient, everyday design.
