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grs 05-30-2011 10:58 PM

Sholder belts. Who rebuilds them
 
Do you know of a company that re webs the seat belts. I am changing my interior to black. So I need black belts for my 87.

N2TRUX 05-30-2011 11:14 PM

Re: Sholder belts. Who rebuilds them
 
There are a few out there, but they are really expensive. Your best bet is to dye them. Take a look here for more info- Seat Belts....Make The Old Look New Again

Before-

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z.../Photo0238.jpg

After-

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z.../Photo0244.jpg

N2TRUX 05-31-2011 09:26 AM

Re: Sholder belts. Who rebuilds them
 
Another post or two on Dying seat belts-

My attempt at restoring/cleaning a set of seat belts-LINK

Re-Dying Seatbelts- Link

Something I feel should be mentioned is what the process might do to the integrity of the seatbelts. There are those that feel the belts should not be bleached, and those that feel it will compromise the integrity of the belt webbing. Personally I tend to lean toward the conservative side, and would not recommend using bleach on the belts.

I suggest doing some research and form your own opinion since it could affect the safety of you and your passengers.

rayfinseats 05-31-2011 09:32 AM

Re: Sholder belts. Who rebuilds them
 
Seat belts are sewed with an industrial sewing machine (such as found in an upholstery shop) Make sure they use nylon thread and not polyester thread. Some shops will do it, some wont. If you look at how they're sewed, it's very minimal. And you can wash them in a washing machine and drip dry.

78K20 05-31-2011 02:04 PM

Re: Sholder belts. Who rebuilds them
 
I've bought from this company before..........

http://www.julianos.com/seat_belts.html

for my hot rod.

Quality product.

1LowToy 06-05-2011 01:11 AM

Re: Sholder belts. Who rebuilds them
 
Looks like the have been where we need to go. Nice to get some of the Body by Fisher buckles but I'll bet there trade marked.

http://www.julianos.com/how2_3point74chevy.html

grs 06-05-2011 08:40 AM

Re: Sholder belts. Who rebuilds them
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LowToy (Post 4718435)
Looks like the have been where we need to go. Nice to get some of the Body by Fisher buckles but I'll bet there trade marked.

http://www.julianos.com/how2_3point74chevy.html

Thanks, I will try to dye mine first. If that fails I will buy new ones.

grs 06-06-2011 12:48 PM

Re: Sholder belts. Who rebuilds them
 
I dyed my blue belts black. They still are blue in some areas. some areas are a little black. The directions say to rinse them til the water is clear. I think that took the dye out. I will call Rit company and ask them. I hate doing a job twice.

grs 06-06-2011 01:13 PM

Re: Sholder belts. Who rebuilds them
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by grs (Post 4720649)
I dyed my blue belts black. They still are blue in some areas. some areas are a little black. The directions say to rinse them til the water is clear. I think that took the dye out. I will call Rit company and ask them. I hate doing a job twice.

I called Rit co. They said some material wont dye. And if you don't rinse them the dye will rub off. Maybe I can black magic marker them. LOL


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