newer 60/40 bench.. what seat belts to use - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1971short4X4 · 03-11-2003, 02:39 AM

Hi,

I have the newer style 60/40 bench seat in my truck (the one with the holes in the bench seat for the seat belts to go through)

What seat belts are you guys using for this bench seat. I really like the looks of the older metal gm seat belts, but they don't have the retractor, or shoulder belts.

So please let me know what you recommend. Also if you have pic's that would really be helpful

Thanks

Tom

72gmcshorty · 03-11-2003, 03:15 AM

I dont have an answer but was wondering what other seatbelts could be used in place of stock ones. I like the retractable and shoulder harness ones.

**Palf70Step** · 03-11-2003, 06:43 AM

Some are using the 3-point harness from the S10. I used the belts tht came from the C1500 my seat came from.

oldcarbuff · 03-11-2003, 11:10 AM

I used new ones from truckandrv.com (cause I'm a cheapskate), but I too like the look of the ones with the chrome flip up buckles. I had looked hard at the offereings from this place. They have about every kind of seat belt I could think of.

http://www.andoauto.com/

If your seat sits higher than stock, and if you are tall in the body (as I am), watch for seatbelts that don't come down too far off the bolt for the shoulder part. My belts come down about 6-8 inches, and that puts the top of the belt just a little low for me.

OCB

Bill72BB · 03-11-2003, 12:07 PM

I used the S10 Shoulder belts ,you have to make a bracket to bring them out a couple of inches.

Andy4639 · 03-11-2003, 10:34 PM

I used the late model full size seat belts. I installed all of them both shoulder harness and center lap belt.
Here is a picture of it, it's not that good of a picture but.

Andy4639 · 03-11-2003, 10:40 PM

Lets try it again

white68chevy · 03-12-2003, 01:28 AM

I am usung the three point ones out of a late 80's S-10. Bill is right about bring them out an inch or so. I just made a little spacer you cannt hardly even see it.

Chip327 · 03-12-2003, 04:37 AM

I did the same as Palf70Step and Andy4639 with the late model chevy full size belts. They were very easy to put in , no spacers needed and they still lock up properly if you install them right ( probably most important is that they lock for you with brakes on) Id show pic but still cant get scanner to work. There is enough colors to match almost anything at the wreckers.

Bill72BB · 03-12-2003, 04:52 PM

Here is a shot of the S10 belts

03-11-2003, 02:39 AM	#1
1971short4X4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca Posts: 377	newer 60/40 bench.. what seat belts to use Hi, I have the newer style 60/40 bench seat in my truck (the one with the holes in the bench seat for the seat belts to go through) What seat belts are you guys using for this bench seat. I really like the looks of the older metal gm seat belts, but they don't have the retractor, or shoulder belts. So please let me know what you recommend. Also if you have pic's that would really be helpful Thanks Tom

03-11-2003, 03:15 AM	#2
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	I dont have an answer but was wondering what other seatbelts could be used in place of stock ones. I like the retractable and shoulder harness ones. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

03-11-2003, 06:43 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Some are using the 3-point harness from the S10. I used the belts tht came from the C1500 my seat came from. __________________ 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!

03-11-2003, 12:07 PM	#5
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	I used the S10 Shoulder belts ,you have to make a bracket to bring them out a couple of inches. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

03-11-2003, 10:34 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Seat Belts I used the late model full size seat belts. I installed all of them both shoulder harness and center lap belt. Here is a picture of it, it's not that good of a picture but. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 03-11-2003 at 10:38 PM.

03-11-2003, 11:10 AM	#4
oldcarbuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Muncie, IN U.S.A. Posts: 60	I used new ones from truckandrv.com (cause I'm a cheapskate), but I too like the look of the ones with the chrome flip up buckles. I had looked hard at the offereings from this place. They have about every kind of seat belt I could think of. http://www.andoauto.com/ If your seat sits higher than stock, and if you are tall in the body (as I am), watch for seatbelts that don't come down too far off the bolt for the shoulder part. My belts come down about 6-8 inches, and that puts the top of the belt just a little low for me. OCB

03-11-2003, 10:40 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Try it again Lets try it again Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-12-2003, 01:28 AM	#8
white68chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hurst,TX,US Posts: 301	I am usung the three point ones out of a late 80's S-10. Bill is right about bring them out an inch or so. I just made a little spacer you cannt hardly even see it. __________________ 1968 swb IM-Bufechevy56 If its to loud then your to old

03-12-2003, 04:37 AM	#9
Chip327 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 45	I did the same as Palf70Step and Andy4639 with the late model chevy full size belts. They were very easy to put in , no spacers needed and they still lock up properly if you install them right ( probably most important is that they lock for you with brakes on) Id show pic but still cant get scanner to work. There is enough colors to match almost anything at the wreckers. __________________ CHIP327 67 GMC Pickup

03-12-2003, 04:52 PM	#10
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Here is a shot of the S10 belts Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,



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