82 seat belts in a 78? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RaTcheTmasTer** · 03-17-2012, 10:16 PM

Will seat belts from an 82 and up belts fit in a 78-81?

Thanks for the help.

Tim

**RaTcheTmasTer** · 03-24-2012, 01:31 AM

???

cory d · 03-24-2012, 02:57 AM

when i got a bench for my 80 out of an 81+ truck the buckles didnt work with my belts

vtwinsport · 03-24-2012, 10:48 AM

i think your 78 has the anchor point for the shoulder strap in the same place as later years. The roller unit which houses the belt should be on the floor in that year rather than in behind the door striker. My 76 has the roller unit in this area and a donor 78 I had was mounted on the floor. I think that is what you need to look at. I bought new belts from LMC so I can't help with the connection comment.

**RaTcheTmasTer** · 03-24-2012, 11:55 AM

Thanks cory and VT

Yes, I guess i should have clarified that the retractor that mounts on the floor is the item that I didn't know if it would mount the same.

I guess I just need to find a 78 and get a look at it.

Thanks

03-17-2012, 10:16 PM	#1
RaTcheTmasTer Automania Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasant Grove, in the Mountain West. Posts: 351	82 seat belts in a 78? Will seat belts from an 82 and up belts fit in a 78-81? Thanks for the help. Tim

03-24-2012, 01:31 AM	#2
RaTcheTmasTer Automania Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasant Grove, in the Mountain West. Posts: 351	Re: 82 seat belts in a 78? ???

03-24-2012, 02:57 AM	#3
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: 82 seat belts in a 78? when i got a bench for my 80 out of an 81+ truck the buckles didnt work with my belts __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

03-24-2012, 10:48 AM	#4
vtwinsport Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: edmonton, alberta Posts: 293	Re: 82 seat belts in a 78? i think your 78 has the anchor point for the shoulder strap in the same place as later years. The roller unit which houses the belt should be on the floor in that year rather than in behind the door striker. My 76 has the roller unit in this area and a donor 78 I had was mounted on the floor. I think that is what you need to look at. I bought new belts from LMC so I can't help with the connection comment. __________________ 76 Silverado, 2wd, long box, 350/th350, 3.42 posi, edelbrock performer 64cc heads, edelbrock 1405, 2101 intake, Hedman Headers, Comp Cam XE262 http://beerbreadbike.wordpress.com/ Last edited by vtwinsport; 03-24-2012 at 10:50 AM. Reason: spelling

03-24-2012, 11:55 AM	#5
RaTcheTmasTer Automania Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasant Grove, in the Mountain West. Posts: 351	Re: 82 seat belts in a 78? Thanks cory and VT Yes, I guess i should have clarified that the retractor that mounts on the floor is the item that I didn't know if it would mount the same. I guess I just need to find a 78 and get a look at it. Thanks

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