The 'E' Type Forum

Hi
I am looking to buy new front seat belts for my series 3, 2+2, October 1971.
I am wanting to fit belts that are correct for the period. I have researched and found the car probably had static belts. But I have found conflicting info about the buckle type. i.e. metal pull buckle or a plastic looking one.
Does any one have any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

kind regards Tim

Hi Tim

My S3 2+2 was built at the end of Nov 71 so not far behind yours. It has Kangol (the plastic looking ones) static belts. I understand that Britax (the metal looking ones) were also used on early S3s. Kangol Reflex inertia belts were an option using the same mounting points. In 1972 the mountings were moved to the B pillar and a flexible stalk was introduced at the transmission tunnel end. If you want any pictures of mine let me know.

Hope this helps
Bob

Hi Tim....have recently removed black sestbelts from my 69 S2 2+2.(and fitted concealed inertia)...not sure if they are same as your S3.....if they are of intetest or you want photos PM me your email and will send some photos.....also have you looked here on the SNG site http://www.sngbarratt.com/CatalogueAsse ... 85&s=16697

My Aug 71 build had the Kangol type - black plastic latch and chrome steel J hook - manual lap sash belts that constantly gets tangled.

Garry

This ad shows the Kangol type
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kangol-Seatbe ... 1Zcnu93PKg

and this one shows the Britax type which were fitted to a 1971 Rover P6 I used to have
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Britax-Seatbe ... 0641140682

Bob. wrote:Hi Tim

My S3 2+2 was built at the end of Nov 71 so not far behind yours. It has Kangol (the plastic looking ones) static belts. I understand that Britax (the metal looking ones) were also used on early S3s. Kangol Reflex inertia belts were an option using the same mounting points. In 1972 the mountings were moved to the B pillar and a flexible stalk was introduced at the transmission tunnel end. If you want any pictures of mine let me know.

Hope this helps
Bob

Hi Bob
My S3 is as your from 71. I d like to get pictures from your seat belt.
tanks in advance.
Cheers
Michel

Hi

Just wanted to say thanks for the replies, all very helpful.
Kind Regards

Tim

Hi Michel

Original webbing would have been black I believe.
Hope these help

Bob