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chipflyer · 04-19-2009, 12:12 PM

Nope, no hook at all. The buckle fit tightly so it wouldn't fall out. They were completely smooth like the black one shown. The saddle boot doesn't have a hook but just a square nub that traps the buckle.
I had thought at one time that a die could be made to create the indentation with a little heat, but after looking at a real pair I have decided that it wouldn't work. There isn't enough material there and it would be way to thin and rip through.
Can you show a pic of yours with the hook?

04-19-2009, 12:12 PM	#11
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Factory Seatbelt Differences Nope, no hook at all. The buckle fit tightly so it wouldn't fall out. They were completely smooth like the black one shown. The saddle boot doesn't have a hook but just a square nub that traps the buckle. I had thought at one time that a die could be made to create the indentation with a little heat, but after looking at a real pair I have decided that it wouldn't work. There isn't enough material there and it would be way to thin and rip through. Can you show a pic of yours with the hook? Attached Images __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.