Original seatbelts available?

[101/105guy]

Hi! Looking for original style seatbelts for '70 Giulia sedan. New or lightly used O.K. I am assuming that they will be different length than 105 GT or spider.

[Andrew]

Good luck. APE used to have a big pile of belts you could paw through, and I found some Super belts there, but I don't think they're set up for that any longer.

Yes, Super belts are longer than period GTV, but the hardware is the same. I wouldn't trust 39-year-old webbing not matter what condition, so I'd get the hardware and have it rewebbed. Diest in LA can do it, or Autopower in San Diego. I had my Super and GTV belts done at these two places, and they're great. Not original, but a good match for the original style of material.

Andrew

[Bill S]

I just saw a set of 2 point euro Berlina belts on ebay. Do an "alfa berlina" search and you'll find them. I'd go for 3 point if you can find them, though. Even aftermarket - we won't judge you .

Bill

[Andrew]

I never worried about belt condition for years, but after getting into AROSC time trials, which require new belts every five years, I've become something of a believer that old webbing should be replaced periodically. So no matter what belts you get, I'd recommend rewebbing. Diest can do retractor type, Autopower non-retractors. I think it was $50 for two front seats; not bad I don't think, and with the proper hardware, they look original.

Until a couple years ago, I was still using the 1955 Air Force surplus belts in my MGA that my dad bought at the time.

Andrew

[acurtiss]

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Originally Posted by 101/105guy Hi! Looking for original style seatbelts for '70 Giulia sedan. New or lightly used O.K. I am assuming that they will be different length than 105 GT or spider.

[101/105guy]

Thanks! I'm high bidder on them right now!