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Old 06-04-2020, 04:59 AM   #1
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My seat belts are too long and I want to trim them, then fold over the end and secure it with glue. Can you recommend what glue to use? Thanks!
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Old 06-04-2020, 06:32 AM   #2
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I would not depend on the glue in an accident. Take them to an upholstery shop ot get them sewed.
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I agree don't glue them. Years ago they used to sell aftermarket seatbelt retractors that you could put on the belts. I don't know if they are still available.
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Old 06-04-2020, 08:02 AM   #4
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I know that the belt system we put in our A’s is Far from a modern car, but here is a little shoulder belt info. During a 30 MPH barrier impact, the nylon belt material that goes through the loop on the B post actually gets melted partially from the friction involved. The forces are huge and adhesive will not do the job.
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Trimming the ends is NOT going to impact the integrity of the belt ( assume uou're doing the buckle end............), Crazy Glue, Gorilla Glue, etc. JMO
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Can you take a picture of what you are describing? If it is the tail of the belting and the reason for the glue is to keep it from accidentally being pulled thru the buckle, then any form of Superglue will likely work. Also use a hot-knife to sear the nylon where you make the cut.
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Old 06-04-2020, 10:47 AM   #7
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I use seat belt retractors to keep my unruly seat belts under control.

https://www.julianos.com/Seat-Belt-R...p/ju010400.htm
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I use seat belt retractors to keep my unruly seat belts under control.

https://www.julianos.com/Seat-Belt-R...p/ju010400.htm
How do they work?
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Mine work really well also. Sure does keep them from falling out on the running board and closing the door on them.
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Can you take a picture of what you are describing? If it is the tail of the belting and the reason for the glue is to keep it from accidentally being pulled thru the buckle, then any form of Superglue will likely work. Also use a hot-knife to sear the nylon where you make the cut.
Thanks, Brent, that is what I had in mind. I didn't dream of trusting glue for the working part of the belt!
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I cut off the ends and sealed the fringes with a lighter. After that, the end is covered in soft leather so that it looks nicer.
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Old 06-05-2020, 03:55 PM   #13
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Thanks, Werner.

If those retractors are like the ones my Dad had in his ‘63 Impala, the center part has a windup spring and you put the belt in it and let it coil it up. Glad they work better now, not too good then.
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I use seat belt retractors to keep my unruly seat belts under control.

https://www.julianos.com/Seat-Belt-R...p/ju010400.htm

I just ordered a set of these based on this thread, and I’m disappointed. The ones I received from Juliano’s are made out of flimsy plastic and have a textured surface that does not slide over the belt under their own power. Essentially, I have to hand feed the seat belt to the retractor every time I take off the belt.

Also, one of the springs “jumped track” while I was installing the retractor for the first time. It was a pain to get that straightened out again.

If these retractors would have been made of smooth metal, the friction would be lower, and I could see that they might work well. The flimsy plastic that I received is hardly worth $20. Maybe my seat belts have a rougher texture than the seat belts in other cars, but they look pretty “normal” to me.

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I just ordered a set of these based on this thread, and I’m disappointed. The ones I received from Juliano’s are made out of flimsy plastic and have a textured surface that does not slide over the belt under their own power. Essentially, I have to hand feed the seat belt to the retractor every time I take off the belt. Also, one of the springs “jumped track” while I was installing the retractor for the first time.

If these would have been made of smooth metal, the friction would be lower, and I could see that they might work well. The flimsy plastic that I received is hardly worth $20. Maybe my seat belts have a rougher texture than the seat belts in other cars, but they look pretty “normal” to me.

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I'm surprised. Mine work fine. Did you 'wind' them up tightly when you installed them. I have had them on all four belts in my Town Sedan for ~5 years now with no problems.

They also have metal ones if you prefer. https://www.julianos.com/Chrome-Seat...p/ju010401.htm I have never used the metal ones.
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I'm surprised. Mine work fine. Did you 'wind' them up tightly when you installed them. I have had them on all four belts in my Town Sedan for ~5 years now with no problems.

They also have metal ones if you prefer. https://www.julianos.com/Chrome-Seat...p/ju010401.htm I have never used the metal ones.

Yes, I wound them according to the instructions. 7 full turns. The spring went wacky in one of them after 6 turns, but after I got that straightened out, I wound it 7 turns as well. They just don’t work well for me. Your belts probably have a different texture than mine. I don’t doubt they work fine for you.


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