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I recently ordered a new set of seatbelts from Morgan Spares and I'm just a tad nervous as they are a little different to what is currently there . The current reel anchor point has two locations to bolt the reel housing - on the top and from the side whilst the new one only has a bolt hole on the top. I was wondering what other Morgans of this age tended to have for their anchor points and whether it's considered safe to install the new ones. The current installation with a large wood screen through the side anchor plate doesn't look particularly well done, so perhaps this was an after market addition . Pictures can be found here - thanks you. Original : Original reel with top and side anchor pointsNew : New seatbelt with single anchor pointSide view : showing wood screw position for second anchor point
1974 4/4 2 seater
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The current installation with a large wood screen through the side anchor plate doesn't look particularly well done, so perhaps this was an after market addition . I'm fairly sure a 1974 4/4 wouldn't have had inertia reel belts originally, my 1980 model doesn't have them.
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My '76 2 seater didn't either. 
Graham (G4FUJ)
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Our previous, 1985, 4/4 had static belts when we viewed it. Mike & Ben Duncan fitted inertia reel belts as part of the deal when we bought the car from them.
Paul
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Oh bummer, I should have checked and gone with the original - Graham and Ian - did your cars just have a lap belt or a 3 point with a single anchor point on the wheel arch ?
1974 4/4 2 seater
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3 point Rob It is possible to retrofit inertia reel, not that I bothered.
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Our 1985 4/4 came from the factory with static belts, I recently fitted inertia reel belts.
All of the fixings were the standard 7/16 UNF seatbelt thread into captive nuts.
The original fixing through the top of the wooden wheel arch on our car is a 3/4" thread nut and bolt drilled & tapped 7/16 UNF for a standard seat belt bolt.
I found that the new seat belt buckles needed silicon spray ("Mr. Sheen" in the UK) to make them release easily.
Jack
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My 2019 Plus 4 needs replacement belts which is disappointing given age and low mileage. Any suggestions as to where these can be sourced apart from MMC or Morgan dealers? Thanks.
Cheers, Philip
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Try: https://www.quickfitsbs.com/They can rebuild your existing seat belts or supply new ones. Arwyn
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Arwyn's contact have a good reputation
A few Mog owners have used these too, FDTS Seatbelts - tel 01932 342043
Jon M
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