1950-1977 Volkswagen Beetle, Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit

Product Description

Few cars are as recognizable or as loved as the air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle. Many Beetles left the factory with basic belts or none at all, and decades later the belts that are fitted are often tired, mismatched or incomplete. This Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit from Seatbelt Planet gives both front seats new three-point retractable belts, a real step forward in safety for a car people still use every day.

What the Kit Includes

Seatbelt Planet lists this as a three-point retractable lap and shoulder seat belt kit with end release buckles, covering both front seating positions. The kit includes:

• Two retractable 3-point lap and shoulder belts
• End release buckles
• Coverage for the driver and passenger seats
• Mounting hardware included

Having the hardware in the box simplifies the job considerably, since you do not have to hunt for the correct bolts separately.

Why Three-Point Belts Matter in a Beetle

A Beetle is a small, light car, and its occupants sit close to the dash and windshield. A lap belt alone does nothing to stop the upper body from moving forward. A three-point belt restrains both the hips and the chest, which is a large improvement. The retractors also keep the belts neat and adjust automatically to different drivers, so there is no fiddling with manual adjusters.

A Wide Range of Beetle Years

This kit is listed for 1950-1977 Volkswagen Beetles. Over that long production run, VW made many changes to the body and interior, and owners have modified their cars in countless ways since. Before you order, look at your car's existing anchor points. If your Beetle has had seat, floor pan or body work, or you are not sure which anchor points it has, send us your year and a photo of the mounting areas and we will help confirm fit.

Match Your Interior

Choose from 52 webbing colors in the Webbing Color menu. Classic Beetle interiors look right with neutral shades such as Black, Grey, Silver, Charcoal, Tan, Almond, Brown, Ivory, Bone or White. If your Beetle has a brighter custom interior, there are plenty of bolder options, including Ruby-Red, Flame-Red, Laguna-Blue, Miami-Blue, Seafoam, Turquoise, Jungle-Green, Lime-Green, Glacier-Blue, Honey, Speed-Yellow and Sunset-Orange, plus M-Stripe and colored edge styles.

Installation Tips

Beetle floor pans and heater channels are common rust areas, so inspect them carefully before installation. Any anchor point must be solid metal that can handle the loads a seat belt sees in a crash. Repair or reinforce weak areas first. When fitting the belts, keep the webbing flat, route the shoulder portion so it crosses the chest and collarbone rather than the neck, and tighten each bolt securely. Test every retractor and buckle before driving. If you are not sure about the condition of your anchor points, have a qualified shop inspect them.

Why Upgrade Now

Many Beetle owners spend years on paint, engines and upholstery and leave the belts until last. New belts are one of the most worthwhile upgrades for a car that carries family and friends, and they make the interior look finished. They are also far more comfortable to use than worn belts that twist or refuse to retract.