seatbelts

[sledge]

i've got an old cavalier sat around i was just wondering would the seat belts be ok to put in my surf. i need to do something cause of the new regs, as all my rear ones are lap belts .

[Taliesins]

i've got an old cavalier sat around i was just wondering would the seat belts be ok to put in my surf. i need to do something cause of the new regs, as all my rear ones are lap belts .

???? where do the new regs say seat belts must be changed?

[paulh]

???? where do the new regs say seat belts must be changed?

I think he's referring to the new child seat laws which need a 3 point belt to secure the seat.

[sledge]

I think he's referring to the new child seat laws which need a 3 point belt to secure the seat.

thats right. as i have all lap belts in the back i need to change them to a 3 point belt.

so will they be ok?

[Taliesins]

I think he's referring to the new child seat laws which need a 3 point belt to secure the seat.

Again where does it say you must change them? As far as I am aware if lap belts are fitted as standard that is OK. No need to put 3 point belts in.
(Unless of course you wish to). That is how it was explained to me

The child MUST use the correct restraint, where seat belts are fitted. a child 3 and over may travel unrestrained in the rear seat of a vehicle if seat belts are not available.
in both cases they must use the adult restraint if available (ie lap belts) If your child is under 3 put them in the front seat where you have a 3 point belt!!!

[chrisinflight]

Also would like to fit 3-point. By choice as need to fit 2 baby seats which are designed for 3-point belts. I think my main problem would be finding a suitable anchor point. Anybody done this before or know of any aftermarket suppliers?
cheers,

[sledge]

apparently the anchor points are all ready there.

[chrisinflight]

apparently the anchor points are all ready there.

If yours is 4 door then probably yes, but I cant find any the 1st gen 2 door.

[Vagrant No2]

If yours is 4 door then probably yes, but I cant find any the 1st gen 2 door.

Some 1st Gens have a roll cage in the back , like mine and Tonys. On the roll cage is the third mount point for the belts . If you dont have the internal roll cage you can not fit the belts .
I had to take the roll cage out of my breaker to retro fit in my 1st Gen as Sumo had stolen my roll cage . I have the belts but no spare roll cage for you .