Possible seat belt repair...

[mustangmarty]

The retractable mechanism in a seat belt I just got has come loose on the inside. Upon looking at it, I find that there is a sort of metal clip that clamps the belt to a spring loaded shaft on the inside that is rusted and no longer holds the belt tightly on the spring loaded shaft. anybody know what the proper name for this little clamp is and where can I find another one?

 

[72Sport]

Probably find another one in an early 70's Ford pickup at your local self service yard.

 

[Coob]

The retractable mechanism in a seat belt I just got has come loose on the inside. Upon looking at it, I find that there is a sort of metal clip that clamps the belt to a spring loaded shaft on the inside that is rusted and no longer holds the belt tightly on the spring loaded shaft. anybody know what the proper name for this little clamp is and where can I find another one?

Oreilly Auto parts or Auto Zone. Sometimes they have replacement parts under the "Help" brand. Otherwise, part yard may be your best bet.

 

[broncnaz]

I second the u pull it yard done this myself to get my seat belt working good again just about all 70's cars and trucks have the same seat belt system think I got mine out of a lincoln

 

[mustangmarty]

Thanks all. I'll check out the wrecking yard tommorow after school.