In a message dated 98-02-19 16:41:01 EST, you write:
> Michael:
>
> I found that the generic lapbelt set from Moss is a suitable
> source of donor belt material. Anyhow, it worked for me
> in renewing the belts in my '68 MGB.
>
> I was able to keep the original fasteners and use the fresh
> belt material. It took a little struggling to get the folded
> portion of the material through the buckles but it worked.
>
> The old belt material was faded to gray, probably from UV
> light exposure. I doubt if it had much strength left.
>
> John Hunt
> '68 MGB
>
John,
Good tip. I looked into buying some new webbing and it's actually
more expensive than buying the generic lapbelt set you mention.
How did you stitch the material?
I think it's worth the trouble, fixing up the old belts. They're elegant
in their simplicity, and it's cool the way they anchor in the rear.
(I'm talking about a '71 model here.)
Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
|