Retractable seat belt install

[nbcbird]

Yes, the same foam used for insulation/sealing gaps in home construction. I used the regular variety (not minimal expanding) to make sure the entire cavity is filled. All the trim fasteners were removed and the corresponding holes were used for access and relief of the foam as it expanded. I can't remember whether the foam expanded into the side bulkheads of the footwells or not, so be careful in application around the front section.--Jim

[bluedevils]

That is a very clever idea. Not only it prevents moisture (if it does) but also helps as a sound deadening. I guess the car has to be weather tight and sunroof drain tubes have to be rerouted for the foam to work perfectly.

[nbcbird]

Yes, my sunroof drains tubes were moved to the top if the fenderwell (as in Mike Macartneys restoration book) and was a big reason to try the foam. I has a negative response saying the foam would retain moisture. But if it is installed in dry conditions and expands to fill the entire void, I can't wonder what the difference would be compared to paint. I also sprayed a liberal amount of rust treatment into the cavity a few days before insulating.

I also used the foam in the cavity formed by the triangular box on top of the inner rear fenderwell (that the shocks mount thru). This can be accessed thru the bulkhead of the rear seats.--Jim

[jdt10768]

I completed the install of seatbelts yesterday using this method. The crux of the job is getting the nut and washer onto the bolt that secures the retractors. I wound up duct taping the nut/washer together and then to my finger, carefully placing the assembly into the access hole, and praying that the whole thing didn't drop into that cavity. I was successful both times, but there is a moment of faith there where you can lose the hardware in the empty area. read: go find a magnet. Overall very happy with the result. Big Thanks to Al for his great workmanship and communication.

[jdt10768]

wanted to post some pics of the belts that Al Bludevils did for me with help from Brandon B in TX who rechromed the rear Klippan rings. They turned out great, and Al was very thorough. Great communication, and attention to detail. Thanks again Al

[jdt10768]

some mo

[jdt10768]

front bumper on its way back from Brandon now, so standby for that pic . . .

[bluedevils]

I am glad they turned out nice, enjoy. They should serve for many years.

[FC2002]

Hello,
what is the reference of this belt to make the same assembly? thank you

[bluedevils]

Not sure I follow . Do you mean where can you get these belts ? 
I have new belts to install the same way.

[ChrisD]

Hi Al - I’m new to the forum, and just got my first 2002.  It is a 1969 that currently has lap belts only in the front.  I was hoping you could help me get set up with retractable shoulder belts, ideally that can be installed without welding.  Thanks!

[bluedevils]

please google search FAQ construction zone for Peacock method, or title "Installing inertia belts to early cars", we go from there. It may take a while to locate these blogs.

al

[ChrisD]

I found the post in the Construction Zone, but the link you had posted there does not appear to be working.  It was:  https://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,340843/

I dod read through the original post where you named this non-weld installation the Peacock Method.

[FC2002]

Do you have pictures Of new belts to install the same way in front ?

[bluedevils]

sorry I don't . There are many pictures of my belts at FAQ installed by several fellows but you need to search for them. FAQ is a shit hole. Articles come and go and reappear again, etc.