Anyone actually put shoulder belts in a non factory equipted truck??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FirstGen · 12-03-2004, 07:13 PM

I bought some 3 point seat belts for my truck even though it didn't obviously have them factory and figured I would find someway to make them work. Just wanted to see what you guys might have done...

Any help is apprecieted.

Thanks!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-03-2004, 08:10 PM

The S-10 belts are pretty easy to install. The passenger side is a bolt in but the driver's side lower anchor point needs to be shifted forward a few inches to clear the gas tank.

Jim

**Palf70Step** · 12-03-2004, 08:14 PM

Mine has all the belts from a 94 C1500

frogsmakr · 12-03-2004, 08:40 PM

I have 73-87 belts in my '68. I had to build new anchor points and modify the mounting brackets to where the pendulem was vertical. When I went to the salvage yard after s-10 belts there werent any decent ones, so I made these work.

FirstGen · 12-03-2004, 09:40 PM

Thanks for the reply. They went in no problem. I also modified the latch so they worked with my porsche seats that have integrated belt buckles.

Just need to get these seats re-covered in black now....

4x4Poet · 12-03-2004, 11:42 PM

Porsche seats in a C10?

That's one I haven't seen before. And you are so right. Those seats need a new color like Hillary Clinton needs regular VD tests.

FirstGen · 12-03-2004, 11:50 PM

can't beat $50 for a pair of leather seats at the local yard.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-04-2004, 12:32 PM

Most of the venders here sell kits. I have one in my truck and they fit perfect

gmc67swb · 12-04-2004, 01:36 PM

I used some from an 88-96 full size chevy truck. I used the thread holes in the upper cab corner area. Not real happy with the way it looks...but functional. The contour of the plastic piece on the base where the retractor is doesn't match the contour of my floor.

Any one here have pics of installed kits from the vendors. Would like to see

purple gas · 12-04-2004, 11:20 PM

If your seats aren't wrecked you might consider spraying them. They've got some amazing rattle cans for doing seats & interior parts.

longnlow72 · 12-04-2004, 11:29 PM

not to steal your thread, i thought of trying some of those sprays/dies on my door panels to go from white to black. have any of u tried this

12-03-2004, 07:13 PM	#1
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	Anyone actually put shoulder belts in a non factory equipted truck??? I bought some 3 point seat belts for my truck even though it didn't obviously have them factory and figured I would find someway to make them work. Just wanted to see what you guys might have done... Any help is apprecieted. Thanks! __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

12-03-2004, 08:14 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Mine has all the belts from a 94 C1500 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!

12-03-2004, 09:40 PM	#5
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	Thanks for the reply. They went in no problem. I also modified the latch so they worked with my porsche seats that have integrated belt buckles. Just need to get these seats re-covered in black now.... Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

12-03-2004, 11:42 PM	#6
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Porsche seats in a C10? That's one I haven't seen before. And you are so right. Those seats need a new color like Hillary Clinton needs regular VD tests. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

12-03-2004, 11:50 PM	#7
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	can't beat $50 for a pair of leather seats at the local yard. __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

12-03-2004, 08:10 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The S-10 belts are pretty easy to install. The passenger side is a bolt in but the driver's side lower anchor point needs to be shifted forward a few inches to clear the gas tank. Jim

12-03-2004, 08:40 PM	#4
frogsmakr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Sherwood AR Posts: 553	I have 73-87 belts in my '68. I had to build new anchor points and modify the mounting brackets to where the pendulem was vertical. When I went to the salvage yard after s-10 belts there werent any decent ones, so I made these work.

12-04-2004, 12:32 PM	#8
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,193	Most of the venders here sell kits. I have one in my truck and they fit perfect __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

12-04-2004, 01:36 PM	#9
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	I used some from an 88-96 full size chevy truck. I used the thread holes in the upper cab corner area. Not real happy with the way it looks...but functional. The contour of the plastic piece on the base where the retractor is doesn't match the contour of my floor. Any one here have pics of installed kits from the vendors. Would like to see __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

12-04-2004, 11:20 PM	#10
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	If your seats aren't wrecked you might consider spraying them. They've got some amazing rattle cans for doing seats & interior parts.

12-04-2004, 11:29 PM	#11
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	not to steal your thread, i thought of trying some of those sprays/dies on my door panels to go from white to black. have any of u tried this __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...



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