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hgs_notes · 10-03-2011, 12:22 PM

I'm looking to install some retractable shoulder belts in my 71. I want to try and use GM stuff and don't mind refurbishing something so it works good. It seems like the 73 up truck belts would work, and maybe the 88 and up also before they went with the ones built into the seats. I know some car belts were similar also.

Please post up what you used, pics would be nice, and let me know what you liked about it or didn't like.

PanelDeland · 10-03-2011, 02:46 PM

Subscribed!!

landsurvey1 · 10-03-2011, 05:21 PM

x2

trev1 · 10-03-2011, 08:19 PM

I looked into doing this.. But came accross these seats for a GREAT PRICE!!! Keep lookin you will find some you like....If you wanted to go this way...

hgs_notes · 10-03-2011, 08:36 PM

I'm not really looking for seats with the belts. Just want some bolt in belts that are easy to find and do the job.

blkcorvair · 10-03-2011, 08:39 PM

x3

trev1 · 10-03-2011, 08:40 PM

No prob... just an idea.....

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-03-2011, 11:23 PM

Years ago on the board, many used s10 (square body) belts in their trucks with minor fabbing. Trevor

**Palf70Step** · 10-04-2011, 06:29 AM

I have used ones out of both a regular cab and extended cab 88-98 C1500. For a regular cab with tank out of the cab I think the one from a regular cab will pretty much bolt in. These came from a 90 model truck. Since I still had the in-cab tank in mine, I had to drill new floor mounts on the driver's side, but used factory mounts for the middle and passenger locations.

I have heard (as long as you ain't plump) that S10 belts work nicely too.

OJ1988 · 10-04-2011, 07:55 AM

Interesting idea.

It seems thes aftermarket 3 point belts are all a 'on size fits all' deal, so it would only make sense that some later model belts would bolt in fairly easy.

cdowns · 10-04-2011, 09:51 AM

i'd much rather use brand new belts rather than junkyard pieces with an unknown history

eagleuh1 · 10-04-2011, 10:47 PM

I went with some new ones from seatbeltplanet.com. Still waiting to get my rear tank in so I can pull the cab tank and mount the driver and center belt. The passenger belt intalled in stock hole. Came with all required hardware, including upright shouldered bolt.About $200. Will post pic tommorow of passenger side.Jim

RocketKing · 10-04-2011, 10:58 PM

Compliments of Rokcrln

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269662

start at post #7

hgs_notes · 10-05-2011, 12:56 AM

Good ideas here. I remember hearing about the S-10 belts before, an I recall seeing Rokcrln's seat frame too, but forgot about the belts. So it looks like there are several good options. I stopped by thelocal uphoolstory shop and talked to her about the belts also. I found that you can buy new webbing in various colors and she said she can send belts out to be refurbed somewhere. I could probably do that myself with a little research. I justneed to find enough good non-rusty buckles and a nice set of belts with retractors.

I'm thinking that I'd like a retractor set up from an early 90's truck, new webbing to match my interior (turquoise or aqua) and use the old style of buckles sewn into the new belts since they would need to be resewn anyway. If I go this route, it'll be posted in my C-10 thread. I'll paintthe plastic parts to match the rest of the interior. Sounds like a plan to me.

10-03-2011, 12:22 PM	#1
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Shoulder belts I'm looking to install some retractable shoulder belts in my 71. I want to try and use GM stuff and don't mind refurbishing something so it works good. It seems like the 73 up truck belts would work, and maybe the 88 and up also before they went with the ones built into the seats. I know some car belts were similar also. Please post up what you used, pics would be nice, and let me know what you liked about it or didn't like. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-03-2011, 02:46 PM	#2
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10-03-2011, 05:21 PM	#3
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: Shoulder belts x2

10-03-2011, 08:19 PM	#4
trev1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Goodman,Mo Posts: 155	Re: Shoulder belts I looked into doing this.. But came accross these seats for a GREAT PRICE!!! Keep lookin you will find some you like....If you wanted to go this way... Attached Images

10-03-2011, 08:36 PM	#5
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: Shoulder belts I'm not really looking for seats with the belts. Just want some bolt in belts that are easy to find and do the job. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-03-2011, 08:39 PM	#6
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	Re: Shoulder belts x3

10-03-2011, 08:40 PM	#7
trev1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Goodman,Mo Posts: 155	Re: Shoulder belts No prob... just an idea.....

10-03-2011, 11:23 PM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Shoulder belts Years ago on the board, many used s10 (square body) belts in their trucks with minor fabbing. Trevor __________________ 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

10-04-2011, 06:29 AM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: Shoulder belts I have used ones out of both a regular cab and extended cab 88-98 C1500. For a regular cab with tank out of the cab I think the one from a regular cab will pretty much bolt in. These came from a 90 model truck. Since I still had the in-cab tank in mine, I had to drill new floor mounts on the driver's side, but used factory mounts for the middle and passenger locations. I have heard (as long as you ain't plump) that S10 belts work nicely too. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 10-04-2011 at 06:34 AM.

10-04-2011, 07:55 AM	#10
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Shoulder belts Interesting idea. It seems thes aftermarket 3 point belts are all a 'on size fits all' deal, so it would only make sense that some later model belts would bolt in fairly easy. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-04-2011, 09:51 AM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Shoulder belts i'd much rather use brand new belts rather than junkyard pieces with an unknown history __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-04-2011, 10:47 PM	#12
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Shoulder belts I went with some new ones from seatbeltplanet.com. Still waiting to get my rear tank in so I can pull the cab tank and mount the driver and center belt. The passenger belt intalled in stock hole. Came with all required hardware, including upright shouldered bolt.About $200. Will post pic tommorow of passenger side.Jim

10-04-2011, 10:58 PM	#13
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: Shoulder belts Compliments of Rokcrln http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269662 start at post #7 __________________ Rex

10-05-2011, 12:56 AM	#14
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: Shoulder belts Good ideas here. I remember hearing about the S-10 belts before, an I recall seeing Rokcrln's seat frame too, but forgot about the belts. So it looks like there are several good options. I stopped by thelocal uphoolstory shop and talked to her about the belts also. I found that you can buy new webbing in various colors and she said she can send belts out to be refurbed somewhere. I could probably do that myself with a little research. I justneed to find enough good non-rusty buckles and a nice set of belts with retractors. I'm thinking that I'd like a retractor set up from an early 90's truck, new webbing to match my interior (turquoise or aqua) and use the old style of buckles sewn into the new belts since they would need to be resewn anyway. If I go this route, it'll be posted in my C-10 thread. I'll paintthe plastic parts to match the rest of the interior. Sounds like a plan to me. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff



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