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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Can these seat belts retracters be rebuild? They are from a 74. The bottom ones are rusted up and will not move. the shoulders are fine.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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I wouldn't. You can get passable aftermarket lap belts from Ecklers. They aren't cheap, but I doubt Snakoyl will refurbish those for less, even if it is possible.
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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You have nothing to lose but a few $ by purchasing a jug of CLR and dropping the retractor into it. After a couple of days, it will remove the rust and you can see what you have left. Rinse it off well, lube it up just a bit at the shaft and check it out.
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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With such a crucial item of safety I would discard those for new.
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They're gone.. R.I.P (Rusted in pieces)
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I thought so. Just thought i would see what others would do. Planning on getting new ones. Maybe SANTA will bring them for me. I"ve been a good boy this year......
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I thought so. Just thought i would see what others would do. Planning on getting new ones. Maybe SANTA will bring them for me. I"ve been a good boy this year......
Maybe SANTA ELVES will make some for you because to get originals you had to have been a SUPER GOOD BOY.
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I have a pair of 74 lap belt retractors I am not using if your interested. They are not to far away from you either.
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Originally Posted by Fuelie74
I have a pair of 74 lap belt retractors I am not using if your interested. They are not to far away from you either.
OMG !!!!! Santa?!!??!?!?
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I have a pair of 74 lap belt retractors I am not using if your interested. They are not to far away from you either.
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