1968~79 VW Type 2, seatbelts, head restraints & airbags

[i_am_cool_fred]

I think according to Nigel the dog would be better off in the trunk of a car than in the back seat so it doesn't become a missile when you have a wreck.
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proud owner of a defunct 1979 sunroof kombi


Brian Denning, as seen on Gearz TV

[mightyart]

Things don't always work in practice as they may seem in theory.
If you're worried about safety don't drive a baywindow, take the big SUV and don't worry about anybody elses safety.

If you want to have some fun take the bay, and the dog.
Oh and roll down the window so the dog can have some fun too.

[skills@eurocarsplus]

[manikmike]

So... has anyone managed to construct or otherwise retrofit head restraints to their folding rear seat, such that they are safe, secure when in place, but removable from the seat allowing it to still fold down? It'll only be a year or two before my wee lad's head is taller than the seat back...
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Mike
Boston, MA

[chabanais]

My rear seat has the holes for the factory head rests. Is that what you mean?
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"I spud therefore I yam."

[RatCamper]

The big problem with the rear seat is that it can unfold.

I don't remember who sells it but someone over here sells the first approved folding hinges. Took them a lot of time and $ to develop and get certified and is unfortunately reflected in the price. I think it was something like $880 for the hinges. Technically it's the only way for a camper to seat people legally in the rear here. I doubt many people actually own these hinges though.

I think the best option would be to use a bench seat from something and build the seat around it. A bench seat with removable headrests that is.

There are doggie seat belt harnesses too sold here. I guess the best form of safety would be to have a non- walkthrough and reinforced mesh barrier so in an accident what's left of you will be hit with more manageable bite sized chunks of dog.
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Vehicle: 1975 Special order delivery walkthrough panel based pop-top camper (LCA / Sunliner). Motor: Nippon 1.8L Single port Wasserboxer, Transmission: 3 rib 002.

[manikmike]

[RatCamper]

[manikmike]

[chabanais]

You can use a standard rear bench seat and Z Bed hinges but the head rests need to be removed first obviously. There is a company in CA that makes something similar I saw an ad in Hot VWs I'll see if I can find it and post a link. It was like $600 or something though. ($349)

Found it here (yes it works for Bays):

http://www.delmarretro.com/Home_Page.php

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"I spud therefore I yam."

[RatCamper]

[manikmike]

Thanks for the input Gents!
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Mike
Boston, MA

[WestyPop]

And then, in spite of well-engineered equipment, some folks just go their own separate way...
http://www.motivateusnot.com/resize.php?name=LzM3O...nsion=.jpg
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Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
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J.R.
68 Westy
(+ others)

[panel]

Anyone have some pics of what the mounting looks like when looking through the rear seat? I'd like to see what the belts attach to in this area.(not my bus). I need to add a baby seat to the back and need to add a lap belt in the middle or to one side.

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My '65-Subaru EJ20 Turbo conversion

[SGKent]

even with a Z-bed or delmar retro bed the seat belts still attach here

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[panel]

Thanks! I found it also here. I thought it was more complicated behind there thats all

And here....http://paulssplit.blogspot.com/2011/08/fitting-seat-belt-anchor-points.html

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My '65-Subaru EJ20 Turbo conversion

[NASkeet]

I was interested to note a recent topic thread, on the Late Bay forum, which perports to show the campervan furniture & equipment, of what the owner describes, as a 1978 VW Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan. Whether it truly is a Westfalia Continental, is somewhat academic; the main point of interest being, that the rear rock & roll bench seat, is fitted with three head restraints

The Late Bay » Mech, Tech & Products » Camper Interiors & Conversions » Westfalia 1978 Continental

http://thelatebay.com/index.php?topic=350.0
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Regards.

Nigel A. Skeet

Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.

Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper

Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
Volkswagen Type 2 Owners' Club (Great Britain)

http://www.vwt2oc.net

[kamzcab86]

[NASkeet]

Rearmost seat belts, with raised shoulder-strap mountings

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Regards.

Nigel A. Skeet

Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.

Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper

Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
Volkswagen Type 2 Owners' Club (Great Britain)

http://www.vwt2oc.net

[chrisradioman]

Where can i buy some of them?
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http://www.vintagevwweddings.co.uk/contact.html