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Dibach
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 5:26 am    Post subject: 1967 convertible lobster claw seat belts Reply with quote

I am looking for a set of lobster claw seat belts for my 67 convertible restoration. I believe that the Ghias seat belts from that year would also fit. Seems to be a very difficult item to find. Any help appreciated.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:29 am    Post subject: Re: 1967 convertible lobster claw seat belts Reply with quote

Yes the short retractable housing 67 claw style Beetle Convertible and Ghia seat belts are more scarce than the Sedans..

I have sold a few pairs over the years rather quickly and they comand $$$$.

Your best chance..place a want ad in the classified.
No telling what's hidden way in some VW hoarders shed.

Also..FWIW.. Sedan housings "can be" cut down to simulate the short Convertible and Ghia .. Wink



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:56 am    Post subject: Re: 1967 convertible lobster claw seat belts Reply with quote

Look at the classifieds frequently and or post a wanted add. This just this morning maybe you inspired him to list a set.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2220055
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:04 am    Post subject: Re: 1967 convertible lobster claw seat belts Reply with quote

^ While those are a very nice set.. they are not convertible.. Not talking
Laughing


https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3370942

But these are..

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:06 am    Post subject: Re: 1967 convertible lobster claw seat belts Reply with quote

So what you're saying is that size does matter!
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:30 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 convertible lobster claw seat belts Reply with quote

pondoras box wrote:
So what you're saying is that size does matter!


In the 1967 VW correctness OCD world.. Yep..

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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 3:06 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 convertible lobster claw seat belts Reply with quote

Hi, I have a set of 67 only sedan lap belts
But! I need the correct fixings!! Does anyone have pictures of them?
Should they be sprung loaded?
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:54 pm    Post subject: Re: 1967 convertible lobster claw seat belts Reply with quote

beetletom wrote:
Hi, I have a set of 67 only sedan lap belts
But! I need the correct fixings!! Does anyone have pictures of them?
Should they be sprung loaded?


Search results..
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=707020


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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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