Soft top frame and seatbelts

[Jase]

Fitted new belts to my car as the old inertia didn't have the top fixing on the wheel arch. Instead this had been plugged up with a rubber grommet. I now know why, when I put the top soft top down it hits the swivel fixing for the belt. I'm guessing this is a common problem and could be resolved with a simple bumper stop. I'm thinking about 3D printing a part that clips on the frame to prevent it resting on my belts. Any other solutions out there? Would prefer inertia to static.

 

Thanks

[Ocheye]

If you fitted a bump stop would this not prevent the hood frame from collapsing properly and fitting behind the padded leather(ette) covers? Do you have a pic illustrating the point?

Cheers

Andy

[Jase]

32 minutes ago, Ocheye said:

If you fitted a bump stop would this not prevent the hood frame from collapsing properly and fitting behind the padded leather(ette) covers? Do you have a pic illustrating the point?

Cheers

Andy

Just checked it and it sits fine, going ahead with a 3D print. It is raised slightly but not too bad at all.

[stuart]

Why not fit a small extension bracket from 4mm steel to move the mounting out a little. The hood frame you have should have a bump rubber on it anyway being a TR5 one as that was deleted on a 6. item 65 here Hood frame

Stuart.

[Jase]

1 hour ago, stuart said:

Why not fit a small extension bracket from 4mm steel to move the mounting out a little. The hood frame you have should have a bump rubber on it anyway being a TR5 one as that was deleted on a 6. item 65 here Hood frame

Stuart.

Yes, the small rubber bumber is there. Unfortunately, it fouls the bracket. When I start restoring the car I will weld the holes up and re-drill properly.