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chevykevy · 12-17-2007, 10:01 AM

Has anyone put 3 point seatbelts in there 67-72 chevy? I would like to put shoulder harness seatbelts in my 68 and was wondering if there is a manufacturer that makes a direct bolt in using the original mounting points? Would prefer not to make new holes, I think it would be just plain easier with direct bolt ins.

fastom · 12-17-2007, 11:34 AM

Try Early Classic, thats where I got mine. Great people and great service.
www.earlyclassic.com

Brock · 12-17-2007, 03:31 PM

I havn't done mine yet but I think I've fugured out what I'm gonna do...I'm going to take a peice of 1" square tubing cut it the width of the cab minus a couple of inches, miter the ends, all that pretty stuff. Remove the top bolts of the gastank, drill holes in the square stock so that bolts will go through it and into where the top bolts for the tank are. Then get my seats right, figure out where the shoulder straps need to be mounted, mark the square tubing, REMOVE it, weld bolts onto the tubing to use as the anchor point, paint it all up to match the interior and bolt it back in. As for the lap belts I'm just gonna use the factory bolt holes. Ya think it'll work?

redhead69 · 12-17-2007, 03:58 PM

Confused to why you would have to do all that.. from what Ive read they sell direct bolt in units for a little over 200$. There should already be a threaded hole in the pillar.. you may just have a plastic cap over it now. Others have also pulled seatsbelts out of newer trucks but you have to bang the retractor mount with bfh to get it to fit when your tank has not been relocated.

Brock · 12-17-2007, 06:30 PM

My reasoning behind doing it this way is that I want the shoulder straps to come through my seat so they need to be mounted directly behind the slots. I'm using racing seats

In addition I'm figuring $10 for the square tubing, $3 worth of bolts and a can of paint...$15 compared to a $200 kit

redhead69 · 12-17-2007, 09:26 PM

the kit includes the seatbelts

redhead69 · 12-17-2007, 09:30 PM

Brock- not trying to step on your feet at all.. just make sure you check local laws and NHRA rules (if you plan on racing) on how you go about mounting your belts. I know there is some regulation on where the mounting point needs to be, obviously higher than the shoulder. Im wanting a safer setup myself and would be interested in seeing your progress on this subject.

eric

Brock · 12-18-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by redhead69

Brock- not trying to step on your feet at all.. just make sure you check local laws and NHRA rules (if you plan on racing) on how you go about mounting your belts. I know there is some regulation on where the mounting point needs to be, obviously higher than the shoulder. Im wanting a safer setup myself and would be interested in seeing your progress on this subject.

eric

Thanks for the advice on the laws/rules, I'm not planning on racing it just it being a driver...a VERY SAFE driver. I haven't started anything yet, thats on the to-do list but things have to be done before I can get to that...Carpet, seats, engine/tranny, From the ads I've seen they say the belts aren't DOT approved, but I would find it hard for a judge to fine you for going way above the typical safety standards.

These are the belts I'm looking at $69 each so $140 + 20 for hardware still only $160

hdflstf · 12-18-2007, 07:00 PM

Got mine from www.buckle-up.com. Bolted right in.

*Shane* · 12-19-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Thanks for the advice on the laws/rules, I'm not planning on racing it just it being a driver...a VERY SAFE driver. I haven't started anything yet, thats on the to-do list but things have to be done before I can get to that...Carpet, seats, engine/tranny, From the ads I've seen they say the belts aren't DOT approved, but I would find it hard for a judge to fine you for going way above the typical safety standards.

These are the belts I'm looking at $69 each so $140 + 20 for hardware still only $160

Better check your local laws. In most places those are illegal for street use and you will be ticketed for using them as such.

redhead69 · 12-17-2007, 09:34 PM

heres the earlyclassic setup

xmitsu10 · 12-18-2007, 06:06 AM

Here's the article that I read and the direction that I used to purchase my 3 point belts. http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...tem/index.html and the link to the belt supplier http://buckle-up.net/index.html

msgross · 12-18-2007, 06:15 AM

im going to use a set of S-10 belts... I have heard that they are a "bolt-in" setup. we shall see...

rodstored-72 · 12-18-2007, 06:38 AM

i used a set from a '95 suburban & just bolted them into the stock holes at the top & at the bottom. they work but the angle at the base is not right & needs to be adjusted. i think that "putter" did a right up on how to install them with the adjustment... not sure though.

just my 0.02

soba_03 · 12-18-2007, 10:58 AM

Not sure if these will work right. But I just bought a set off e-bay for 40 bucks. Search for 2 point seatbelt and this should come up.

Ad says he bought out a bunch of overstock... Check it out, it's a whole bunch cheaper than buying from parts outfit...

mnunn454 · 12-19-2007, 03:57 PM

Picked up mine from LMC truck I think.

Unflattering picture below.

Won't be needing them now that I located some late model Sierra seats w/the integrated seatbelts.

**StingRay** · 12-20-2007, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnunn454

Picked up mine from LMC truck I think.

Unflattering picture below.

Won't be needing them now that I located some late model Sierra seats w/the integrated seatbelts.

You might want to think twice about those integrated belts. I have posted very vocally about this issue many times. Our trucks were simply NOT designed to handle the loads imposed by an integral belt seat. Bench seat floors are not even strong enough to safely support a set of factory buckets. Factory bucket trucks had extra bracing. And no factory bucket trucks are likely not strong enough for an integrel belt seat either. I do seat and belt mounting design for an RV manufacturer and have seen what a seat belt pull test can do to a vehicle floor! You do not want to be safely belted to your seat as it crashes into the dash and steering wheel shortly before you and the seat are ejected from your truck.

Andy4639 · 12-19-2007, 04:09 PM

I used a 90 model set out of a chevy truck. Bolted them right up with orignal holes in floor.

**PICKMUP** · 12-19-2007, 05:17 PM

These are the belts we use & sell. They look to be same as ECE...just a little better price and we do provide a set of directions just for installing in 67-72s.
These are in with a set of 60/40s, but work just as well with stock seats.

NONHOG · 12-20-2007, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

These are the belts we use & sell. They look to be same as ECE...just a little better price and we do provide a set of directions just for installing in 67-72s.
These are in with a set of 60/40s, but work just as well with stock seats.

Dang ! Nothing against ECE . I thought of you too late . I was excited and ordered my belts from ECE and about 10 minites after I said to my wife
"Shoot I should have checked 1st with that Olympia guy" Sorry ! I'll be in the market for ALOT more stuff . I'll think more next time .

Pl4yboy · 12-20-2007, 09:52 AM

The integrated best are fine as long as you brace the under side of the cab sufficiently.

12-17-2007, 10:01 AM	#1
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	3 point seatbelt mounting Has anyone put 3 point seatbelts in there 67-72 chevy? I would like to put shoulder harness seatbelts in my 68 and was wondering if there is a manufacturer that makes a direct bolt in using the original mounting points? Would prefer not to make new holes, I think it would be just plain easier with direct bolt ins.

12-17-2007, 11:34 AM	#2
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting Try Early Classic, thats where I got mine. Great people and great service. www.earlyclassic.com

12-17-2007, 03:31 PM	#3
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting I havn't done mine yet but I think I've fugured out what I'm gonna do...I'm going to take a peice of 1" square tubing cut it the width of the cab minus a couple of inches, miter the ends, all that pretty stuff. Remove the top bolts of the gastank, drill holes in the square stock so that bolts will go through it and into where the top bolts for the tank are. Then get my seats right, figure out where the shoulder straps need to be mounted, mark the square tubing, REMOVE it, weld bolts onto the tubing to use as the anchor point, paint it all up to match the interior and bolt it back in. As for the lap belts I'm just gonna use the factory bolt holes. Ya think it'll work? __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

12-17-2007, 03:58 PM	#4
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting Confused to why you would have to do all that.. from what Ive read they sell direct bolt in units for a little over 200$. There should already be a threaded hole in the pillar.. you may just have a plastic cap over it now. Others have also pulled seatsbelts out of newer trucks but you have to bang the retractor mount with bfh to get it to fit when your tank has not been relocated. __________________ Currently truckless

12-17-2007, 06:30 PM	#5
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting My reasoning behind doing it this way is that I want the shoulder straps to come through my seat so they need to be mounted directly behind the slots. I'm using racing seats In addition I'm figuring $10 for the square tubing, $3 worth of bolts and a can of paint...$15 compared to a $200 kit Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

12-17-2007, 09:26 PM	#6
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting the kit includes the seatbelts __________________ Currently truckless

12-17-2007, 09:30 PM	#7
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting Brock- not trying to step on your feet at all.. just make sure you check local laws and NHRA rules (if you plan on racing) on how you go about mounting your belts. I know there is some regulation on where the mounting point needs to be, obviously higher than the shoulder. Im wanting a safer setup myself and would be interested in seeing your progress on this subject. eric __________________ Currently truckless

12-18-2007, 07:00 PM	#9
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting Got mine from www.buckle-up.com. Bolted right in.

12-17-2007, 09:34 PM	#11
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting heres the earlyclassic setup __________________ Currently truckless

12-18-2007, 06:06 AM	#12
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting Here's the article that I read and the direction that I used to purchase my 3 point belts. http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...tem/index.html and the link to the belt supplier http://buckle-up.net/index.html __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB Last edited by xmitsu10; 12-18-2007 at 06:09 AM.

12-18-2007, 06:15 AM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting im going to use a set of S-10 belts... I have heard that they are a "bolt-in" setup. we shall see... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-18-2007, 06:38 AM	#14
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting i used a set from a '95 suburban & just bolted them into the stock holes at the top & at the bottom. they work but the angle at the base is not right & needs to be adjusted. i think that "putter" did a right up on how to install them with the adjustment... not sure though. just my 0.02

12-18-2007, 10:58 AM	#15
soba_03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 560	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting Not sure if these will work right. But I just bought a set off e-bay for 40 bucks. Search for 2 point seatbelt and this should come up. Ad says he bought out a bunch of overstock... Check it out, it's a whole bunch cheaper than buying from parts outfit...

12-19-2007, 03:57 PM	#16
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting Picked up mine from LMC truck I think. Unflattering picture below. Won't be needing them now that I located some late model Sierra seats w/the integrated seatbelts. Attached Images __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

12-19-2007, 04:09 PM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting I used a 90 model set out of a chevy truck. Bolted them right up with orignal holes in floor. __________________ 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.



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12-19-2007, 05:17 PM	#19
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting These are the belts we use & sell. They look to be same as ECE...just a little better price and we do provide a set of directions just for installing in 67-72s. These are in with a set of 60/40s, but work just as well with stock seats. Attached Images

12-20-2007, 09:52 AM	#21
Pl4yboy Freeeeee Mason... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McAlester, Oklahoma Posts: 320	Re: 3 point seatbelt mounting The integrated best are fine as long as you brace the under side of the cab sufficiently.

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