New Spider in Newburgh IN

[iaexpat]

Just joined the forum. I have a 1981 Spider metallic copper (although it looks more brown that copper). Pretty nice car but I need to get seat belts in the back seat for my kid. Any folks in southern indiana?

[billstyer]

Welcome to the forum! That thing behind the front seats is not legally a seat. The car is legally a two-seater. Fiat calls it a "package shelf". Having said that, most auto parts stores carry some sort of generic lap belt. Enjoy the ride!

[Foster48x]

I bought my 3 point belts here. Inexpensive and good selection.
http://www.gotbelts.com/

Rick

[iaexpat]

I've read that the area behind the the front seats was reclassified. My "79" had seat belts. Even though there isn't much room, I have a small child so having seat belts in the back would allow all of us to ride together. Thanks for the info though.

[Nancy1340]

Hello fellow newbie.

The driver or passenger would have to have very short legs to allow anyone to set in the back.

[salspaugh1]

Good morning,

I have a question for Foster48X. You stated that you got your replacement seat belts from Gotbelts.com. Are you happy with them? Can you help me with a little information about them? I need replacements for my 1981 Spider and I'm glad to see a link posted. What style did you buy and do they work okay with the shoulder belt holder on the back . I know I've asked a lot of questions, but your answers will help me make a decision. Thanks for your help.

Steve Alspaugh
1981 Spider 2000

[Foster48x]

Steve,
Here are links to the ones I put in my 80 FI.

http://www.seatbeltsplus.com/product/WSCH201P.html
http://www.gotbelts.com/retractable-lap ... 81/view/78

Along with another site (seatbeltplus) that sells the same item for about the same price. Actually I think I got mine from seatbeltplus and not gotbelts but i can't remember now. Both are almost exactly the same. 3 point 133" retractable belt w/ a 12" contoured sleeve. Don't worry about the harware kit they offer mine installed fine without it. The only thing you'll have to do is cut the shoulder attachment ring off since its not used. Mine work great and I've been really happy with them.

Rick

[speedshift]

read article on replacement seat belts. Need to replace the ones on my 2001. are you still happy with the ones from seat belt plus? 133" long with 12" tunnel side No hardware needed dave

[narfire]

Here is another that will replace belts. Bit of a pain,but send them the whole unit and they will pull and change the material ect.
http://www.vintageseatbelts.com/

Chris

[grittracing]

i just ordered a belt for my rear seat for my kids to. But i ordered from NPD. I used the same belt on the passenger side of my 1966 ford F-100 it will be long enough for 2 kids to be bukled in one belt from side to side. And is a match to my from after market belts i bought. Just a idea

[kmac33]

Welcome iaexpat.
Mr. Fiat also sells replacement belts.