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72-c20 · 06-05-2008, 07:19 PM

well, the bolts go in tight, but the belts are still loose on the bolt, as it's not threaded all the way. any time I've ever dealt with belts before they were always tight.

the original belts had been cut out of mine, and I got a set of stock ones (though green) to put in.....

**special-K** · 06-05-2008, 08:19 PM

The bolts have a smooth upper shank to allow pivoting.Just run them in tight as they go.

dave2953 · 06-05-2008, 08:47 PM

Longhorn Man · 06-05-2008, 11:36 PM

yep, that's normal

72-c20 · 06-06-2008, 02:06 AM

thanks all. I'll be putting the belts in, and seat/cover tomorrow. and it should be drivable enough to get it to the shop for a full fluid flush/lube.

06-05-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	how tight are the seat belt bolts supposed to be... well, the bolts go in tight, but the belts are still loose on the bolt, as it's not threaded all the way. any time I've ever dealt with belts before they were always tight. the original belts had been cut out of mine, and I got a set of stock ones (though green) to put in..... __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

06-05-2008, 08:19 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: how tight are the seat belt bolts supposed to be... The bolts have a smooth upper shank to allow pivoting.Just run them in tight as they go. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-05-2008, 08:47 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: how tight are the seat belt bolts supposed to be... __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

06-05-2008, 11:36 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: how tight are the seat belt bolts supposed to be... yep, that's normal

06-06-2008, 02:06 AM	#5
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: how tight are the seat belt bolts supposed to be... thanks all. I'll be putting the belts in, and seat/cover tomorrow. and it should be drivable enough to get it to the shop for a full fluid flush/lube. __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

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