seat belts

[Robert Rehman]

What seat belts are original to a 66 MK1A tiger ? Have not been able to find any information in the archives or parts books.

[Bob and Jean Webb]

Seat belts were usually a dealer installed item since they were an option and not required in cars when Tigers and Alpines were being sold. Dealers sold various styles and brands so it was the buyers choice if they wanted seat belts.

[Tom and Joanne Ehrhart]

Well said Bob. Said well. Only thing I could add is that I’d swear there was a Sunbeam accessory list in the 60’s showing a pix of seat belt as an option. I’ll have to mine through my files that have been packed deep in our move. The typical seat belts I remember were the type with a chrome flap that lifted to release. TT

[Bob and Jean Webb]

The parts book special accessories section shows a lap strap, a 3 point and a lap diagonal belt were available. The 3 point was superceded at some point during series 5 production. One of my special accessories brochures for early series Alpines shows the belt to have a buckle like TT mentioned. This style was available from Moss in years past. They may still be available.

[warren-g]

All that’s true about being a dealer option. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards called for model year not calendar year cars to have them in 1967.
I had belts in a 62 Volvo 122S that were factory supplied.

I used Retro belt for a set of 3 point with retractor. They also have a stand up notion for the inboard buckle so it’s not always dropping under the seat frame. I normally don’t like retractor belts but after the last set put many chips and bruises about the car I gave in.

[Bob and Jean Webb]

The vintage seat belts with the chrome latch are listed in the Moss catalog for $49.99.

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