Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
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Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
Hi, does anyone know where I can source this type of racing style lap belts for my 356A? Pic of Rod Emory's interior below. Thank you in advance! Rio
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
Rio,
I would imagine if you dropped Rod an email explaining what you are looking for he would point you in the right direction.
Here is an alternative, from a company in the UK called corbeau.
I got these made with backing pad material to match the interior.
Not what your looking for however you never know.
I would imagine if you dropped Rod an email explaining what you are looking for he would point you in the right direction.
Here is an alternative, from a company in the UK called corbeau.
I got these made with backing pad material to match the interior.
Not what your looking for however you never know.
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
Thanks, good idea! I did some googling but could not quite find the right ones and I should have just emailed him from the beginning but somehow didn't think of that.
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
I got mine from Jegs Racing Supply, on-line for $98 each. http://www.jegs.com/i/Deist-Safety/303/ ... Id=3003752
Deist Safety has a great listing of their seat belts/harnesses. You do have to pay attention to the mounting and lengths that you need, depends upon models and seat type of 356.
Deist Safety has a great listing of their seat belts/harnesses. You do have to pay attention to the mounting and lengths that you need, depends upon models and seat type of 356.
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
I spoke to Rod and these are the ones he uses:
http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/DE ... 21901.html
http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/DE ... 21901.html
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
I hope those are just for show. If you drive it shoulder belts are a must!
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
Hooker Harness will custom make those aircraft style belts for you reasonably. Summit Racing has off-the-shelf stuff.
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
I have Simpson's in my car: http://simpsonraceproducts.com/accessso ... seatbelts/
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
And Eric failed to mention he also had the production date of his car put on the porsche label and had the factory sew it on his belts. Very personal and cool.
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
Hello Rio,
I got my belts from Jim B. at EASY. I did a write-up on their installation awhile ago. Here's the link.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=10359
Maybe you'll find some interesting tidbit in there that helps you with your install.
Good luck.
-Greg
I got my belts from Jim B. at EASY. I did a write-up on their installation awhile ago. Here's the link.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=10359
Maybe you'll find some interesting tidbit in there that helps you with your install.
Good luck.
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
Depends on whether you are looking for a specific brand, I'd guess. These folks have a pretty good variety:
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/advca ... ID=HARNESS
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/advca ... ID=HARNESS
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
Eric,
I love your lap belt with extra padding and Porsche label. How does one go about duplicating it?
Conrad
I love your lap belt with extra padding and Porsche label. How does one go about duplicating it?
Conrad
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
These guys do the Porsche label and date of car custom for you. Looks like Deist type belts http://vintageseatbelts.com/products/vi ... p-lap-belt
They also have stock looking belts. http://vintageseatbelts.com/products/vi ... -lap-belts
They also have stock looking belts. http://vintageseatbelts.com/products/vi ... -lap-belts
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
Conrad,
I do apologise for not getting back to you on this, I just came across your question.
I shall dig out the details of the person I got them off and get back to you.
I do apologise for not getting back to you on this, I just came across your question.
I shall dig out the details of the person I got them off and get back to you.
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Re: Racing style lap belts? Where to purchase
Pretty easy: Go to an Army surplus store and go to the B-24 Liberator section. If not there, go to the B-17 Fortress section. Road tested at 303 mph.
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