shoulder seat belts on a 70? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

travisfraughton · 03-14-2010, 04:19 PM

I'm looking to put in some shoulder belts to replace the stock lap belts. I am wondering if it's as simple as just popping out the little cap and bolting it in.

Also, I see that Yearone has a universal 3 point non retractable belt that actually comes in orange (great to match my truck) and also that yearone also sells a pair of seat belt retractors for about $45.

Can you combine the non-retractable belts with a retractor to make them retractable belts?

If not I doubt I will order from yearone, as classic parts has a retractable set-up for around $90.00. I can't seem to find if they sell em in pairs or singles though.

Has anyone ordered from classic parts before? if so what was your experience.?

Thanks for any help.

rusty baker · 03-14-2010, 04:42 PM

I have had good luck with classic parts. I wouldn't call lap belts stock. The 70 came out without belts. I think it was 73 before PUs had belts.

Sinister · 03-14-2010, 04:43 PM

I have the Classic Parts belts with the aircraft buckle. Latch side is a hair short if you need to move the seat up. I had to hit the mounting holes with a dremel to use the factory bolts in the floor. They are a little touchy when you go to put them on. Over all I'm happy with them. but there might be better options. They are sold singly. Sorry about the novel.

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-14-2010, 05:49 PM

Lap belts were stock in 70'. I think the only option on them was whether someone wanted a center lap belt. It wasn't until 75 or 76' where it was mandatory for shoulder belts. You could get shoulder belts as an accessory in 71-72 and was a factory option 67-70.

rusty baker · 03-14-2010, 05:54 PM

i know in Missouri, any PU before 72 is exempt from seatbelt laws. I asked the Highway Patrol when I bought my 70. I had to drill holes to install mine. Cars were required to have seatbelts in 1968, PUs in 1972.

red71c10 · 03-14-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by travisfraughton

I'm looking to put in some shoulder belts to replace the stock lap belts. I am wondering if it's as simple as just popping out the little cap and bolting it in?

The answer to this question is yes, I've done it on two trucks now and it works fine.

*Fitz* · 03-14-2010, 09:19 PM

Even the 1967 trucks were made with a reinforcing plate threaded for a shoulder belt installed in the "B" pillar. You will need a grade 8 fine thread stepped bolt for that location so the shoulder belt can rotate freely. Got mine from Juliano's Hot Rod Shop.

tcb-1 · 03-14-2010, 09:30 PM

I took my factory lap belts out, I prefer to eat dash.

seriously, I have to get a full set of shoulder belts this Spring. my 3 y.o. is getting to the point that riding with daddy is of major importance. good thread.

travisfraughton · 03-15-2010, 06:40 PM

Thanks for the pics fitz!!!

**PICKMUP** · 03-15-2010, 10:59 PM

Here is a pic (not very good) of the best fitting belts I have found. The retractors are compact and clear everything easily. They mount using the stock holes and come with all hardware for our trucks. You drill one hole if using stock tank...none with rear tank.
You can PM me for more details, if interested.
Frank

nickp51chevy · 03-15-2010, 11:20 PM

PICKMUP, can you say what you got them out of or where you got them. Inquiring minds want to know.

mantisman23 · 03-16-2010, 01:33 AM

i got my brothers they just got put in and seem like there going to work fine not sure on the price i've bought so much stuff i haven't kept track.

Edmond · 03-16-2010, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

PICKMUP, can you say what you got them out of or where you got them. Inquiring minds want to know.

Yes I would like to know also.
Please tell us PICKMUP

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

**PICKMUP** · 03-17-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edmond

Yes I would like to know also.
Please tell us PICKMUP

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

They are the ones that I sell. After trying several styles, these are the best I have found for our trucks. I include instructions for installation in our trucks and some unique hardware.

67ss&99ss · 03-17-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PICKMUP

They are the ones that I sell. After trying several styles, these are the best I have found for our trucks. I include instructions for installation in our trucks and some unique hardware.

Got a website with pricing? I would be interested in some for my C10.

**PICKMUP** · 03-24-2010, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ss&99ss

Got a website with pricing? I would be interested in some for my C10.

No website = discount
No catalog = discount
Warehouse operations = discount
I try to keep overhead and pricing to a minimum.

I sell these improved belt sets, with hardware and instructions (2 persons) for $160 + $10 s/h. An additional matching center belt is available for an additional $25.

I use the soft belts for both bench & bucket seats. The hard belts for buckets never mount or sit right.

I have black in stock and colors special order (red, lt saddle, drk blue, burgandy, silver, and grey.)

PM me for ordering payment instructions.

Thanks, Frank

67ChevyRedneck · 03-24-2010, 04:14 PM

I got mine from fleabay. They're "Autolocs" I think that's the name. Easy install. Just have to drill one hole for the bottom mount, use grade 8 bolts, and reinforce the floor in that area. I just used a flat piece of steel.

Been using mine since 2006. I got both sides plus the center for around $100. Before this, I used the 3 points out of a 76-ish Chevy truck. Those were in the truck a long time, from around '97 to 2006.

The buckles are a little short for "our" trucks.

My fix was these buckle extenders, however, I never installed them

I'm putting in buckets so my "issue" will be resolved when I install the buckets.

culp7 · 03-25-2010, 05:57 PM

ttt any more? i'm gettin ideas lol

03-14-2010, 04:19 PM	#1
travisfraughton Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: provo, ut Posts: 69	shoulder seat belts on a 70? I'm looking to put in some shoulder belts to replace the stock lap belts. I am wondering if it's as simple as just popping out the little cap and bolting it in. Also, I see that Yearone has a universal 3 point non retractable belt that actually comes in orange (great to match my truck) and also that yearone also sells a pair of seat belt retractors for about $45. Can you combine the non-retractable belts with a retractor to make them retractable belts? If not I doubt I will order from yearone, as classic parts has a retractable set-up for around $90.00. I can't seem to find if they sell em in pairs or singles though. Has anyone ordered from classic parts before? if so what was your experience.? Thanks for any help.

03-14-2010, 04:42 PM	#2
rusty baker '70 C-10 Primer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nevada,missouri Posts: 117	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? I have had good luck with classic parts. I wouldn't call lap belts stock. The 70 came out without belts. I think it was 73 before PUs had belts.

03-14-2010, 04:43 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? I have the Classic Parts belts with the aircraft buckle. Latch side is a hair short if you need to move the seat up. I had to hit the mounting holes with a dremel to use the factory bolts in the floor. They are a little touchy when you go to put them on. Over all I'm happy with them. but there might be better options. They are sold singly. Sorry about the novel. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

03-14-2010, 05:49 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? Lap belts were stock in 70'. I think the only option on them was whether someone wanted a center lap belt. It wasn't until 75 or 76' where it was mandatory for shoulder belts. You could get shoulder belts as an accessory in 71-72 and was a factory option 67-70. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-14-2010, 05:54 PM	#5
rusty baker '70 C-10 Primer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nevada,missouri Posts: 117	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? i know in Missouri, any PU before 72 is exempt from seatbelt laws. I asked the Highway Patrol when I bought my 70. I had to drill holes to install mine. Cars were required to have seatbelts in 1968, PUs in 1972. Last edited by rusty baker; 03-14-2010 at 06:00 PM.

03-14-2010, 09:19 PM	#7
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? Even the 1967 trucks were made with a reinforcing plate threaded for a shoulder belt installed in the "B" pillar. You will need a grade 8 fine thread stepped bolt for that location so the shoulder belt can rotate freely. Got mine from Juliano's Hot Rod Shop. Attached Images

03-14-2010, 09:30 PM	#8
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? I took my factory lap belts out, I prefer to eat dash. seriously, I have to get a full set of shoulder belts this Spring. my 3 y.o. is getting to the point that riding with daddy is of major importance. good thread. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 03-14-2010 at 09:30 PM.

03-15-2010, 06:40 PM	#9
travisfraughton Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: provo, ut Posts: 69	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? Thanks for the pics fitz!!!

03-15-2010, 10:59 PM	#10
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? Here is a pic (not very good) of the best fitting belts I have found. The retractors are compact and clear everything easily. They mount using the stock holes and come with all hardware for our trucks. You drill one hole if using stock tank...none with rear tank. You can PM me for more details, if interested. Frank Attached Images

03-15-2010, 11:20 PM	#11
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? PICKMUP, can you say what you got them out of or where you got them. Inquiring minds want to know. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-16-2010, 01:33 AM	#12
mantisman23 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nyssa Oregon Posts: 21	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? i got my brothers they just got put in and seem like there going to work fine not sure on the price i've bought so much stuff i haven't kept track.

03-24-2010, 04:14 PM	#17
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? I got mine from fleabay. They're "Autolocs" I think that's the name. Easy install. Just have to drill one hole for the bottom mount, use grade 8 bolts, and reinforce the floor in that area. I just used a flat piece of steel. Been using mine since 2006. I got both sides plus the center for around $100. Before this, I used the 3 points out of a 76-ish Chevy truck. Those were in the truck a long time, from around '97 to 2006. The buckles are a little short for "our" trucks. My fix was these buckle extenders, however, I never installed them I'm putting in buckets so my "issue" will be resolved when I install the buckets. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-24-2010 at 04:18 PM.

03-25-2010, 05:57 PM	#18
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: shoulder seat belts on a 70? ttt any more? i'm gettin ideas lol __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

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