Quality Seat Belts
I am finishing up a 1963 GMC build for my daughter. I want to learn from some of you’re experiences. The wife is wanting seat belts with a shoulder strap installed.
Can I get some pros & cons on the aftermarket seatbelts available ? I am more into Quality than price. Is the mounting of the shoulder strap solid even though it is just a drilled hole in the cab ? |
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In the FAQ section there are posts about seat belts:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002 Aftermarket Seatbelts??? a long thread about seat belt options Seat belts for stock bench seat, purchase and install info a thread with information about a aftermarket seat belt kit for a bench seat, with photos. 1965 Seat Belts??? : July 2010 /60+ posts anybody make the seat shoulder bolts : November 2013 1966 shoulder strap cab holes : April 2011 Seat belts???? : August 2014 /+15 posts, some photos and scanned diagrams (what is) the best 2 point retractable seat belt? : September 2014 66' 3 Point Seatbelts_B Pillar Plug... March 2014 |
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The aftermarket 3-point seat belt conversion kits are a good idea. Be sure to use all of the backing hardware (the hardware that mounts to the rear of the panels) during the installation - the back side of the floor mounts and the B-pillar shoulder harness mount.
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I am about to order 2 shoulder belts and a middle lap belt for my 65 from www.seatbeltsplus.com. They are $225 and about $70 cheaper than other sites I have looked at.
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Keep us posted, I'd like to know on the length. On they're catalog on page 5 they show cable type buckle in 6", 12" 18" and 22".
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I am running some surplus Military Hummer 3 point belts that were purchased of E Bay about 4 years ago
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I think a collapsible steering shaft should be considered before the seat belt mod. In my other old car I won't put on the lap belt because the steering shaft has not yet been modified and in a front end collision, behind the wheel is not the place to be. I had an acquaintance who is not here today as a result of it.
An alternative to the 3 point harness is to change to a newer seat that has the belts built in. |
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This is one I did for a 69 Pontiac Firebird. 50-year old originals left; new webbing right: |
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I used seatbelts plus and they turned out great
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here you go let me know if you need anymore
They fit my beer belly fine! Attachment 1940043 Attachment 1940044 |
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I found them for sale on eBay and just may pull the trigger on some if they appear to be a good fit. I need to install some in my 62 SWB C10. Thanks |
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Here you go. The retractable part is bolted between the seat and floor and the receiver part is bolted to the seat. The seats are off of a Land Rover and came with the receiver attached. Hope this helps
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Yes, that helps....thanks slepysal!
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I must have an early 66. I see the measurements but was curious best way to install. |
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55&postcount=4 Also, you would need a hardware kit from wherever you buy your seat belts. Something like this... https://www.seatbeltsplus.com/PROD.h...ode=FHD-1046-1 Lastly, the best install thread I found was from LugNutz on this board. His website on the install is here... |
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