Late model seat belts, need application - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chuckmc8 · 04-30-2009, 09:12 AM

I had read that S10 or Bravada seat belts work in our trucks, but when I contacted a vendor of S10 parts, he said they wouldnt work b/c they anchor to the wall and not the floor.
Is that the case or will these also bolt to the floor? I want to use a retracting shoulder belt system.
Anyone know of a different donor that works cleanly? I do not have the gas tank in cab. Pictured of installed belts would be awesome as well as input from someone who had done an installation.
If someone has a set, I need Blue color.....
Thanks!

crites_72 · 04-30-2009, 10:34 AM

also wanting to know getting ready to start my interior thanks

red71c10 · 04-30-2009, 12:03 PM

Most, if not all aftermarket belt kits us an angle bracket for mounting. That way you can mount the bracket to the floor and mount the retractor to the bracket keeping the retractor vertical.

utvaquero59 · 04-30-2009, 02:30 PM

I was thinking about robbing my donor Caprice of its front seat belts since it's got a blue interior and so does my truck but I haven't looked closely enough, yet, to tell if it's going to work or not. When I do, I'll let you know. Seems most GM stuff is probably about the same? Saves on component costs by keeping it simple?

**Palf70Step** · 04-30-2009, 04:01 PM

I am using belts from a C1500. They work out real nice.

420am · 05-01-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I am using belts from a C1500. They work out real nice.

Pics?

I checked your build thread and didn't see any.. I might not have looked very hard either though..

**Palf70Step** · 05-03-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 420am

Pics?

I checked your build thread and didn't see any.. I might not have looked very hard either though..

They weren't there. Since I have torn the truck all apart since then, I have not readded it to my build thread. These are from a 91 C1500 regular cab. Passenger side will bolt into the stock mount location. The driver's side won't fit in the stock location with the tank in (won't be a problem on reassembly this time). They are a bit longer than the S10 belts and work just fine. Here are some pictures from the first go round.

Jim_PA · 05-01-2009, 01:15 AM

I got some from retrobeltusa.com

They are very nice... I used the old retractor bracket to bolt the new belts in.

Brad · 05-02-2009, 05:50 AM

There are several different styles of belts that came in the S-10's and Bravada's. I want to say the the early to mid 90's version is what you're looking for but I'm not sure right now. I suggest you keep looking in jy's and find them. Some bolt on the B pillar but the one you're looking for bolt on the floor as shown below. If your tank is out of the cab both will bolt to the floor otherwise you'll need to space the ds forward a bit from the original mounting hole.

texanidiot25 · 05-02-2009, 01:25 PM

1st gen S10 seat belts, and the later 73-87s/88+ trucks use that style above. I used the S10 belts. They are picky about what angle they mount at, as they have inertia locks. Basically, 2 metal weights dangle and when level they let the retractors move freely. But in a rapid movement that causes the weights to swing (hard braking, crash), they swing out and that's what locks the retractors.

So, if their not sitting level, they have the tendency to lock up when retracted. My passenger side ones does this.

And back up all new bolt holes you drill with plenty of bracing to prevent the belts from pulling out of the floor in a wreck

04-30-2009, 09:12 AM	#1
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Late model seat belts, need application I had read that S10 or Bravada seat belts work in our trucks, but when I contacted a vendor of S10 parts, he said they wouldnt work b/c they anchor to the wall and not the floor. Is that the case or will these also bolt to the floor? I want to use a retracting shoulder belt system. Anyone know of a different donor that works cleanly? I do not have the gas tank in cab. Pictured of installed belts would be awesome as well as input from someone who had done an installation. If someone has a set, I need Blue color..... Thanks!

04-30-2009, 10:34 AM	#2
crites_72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mtn. Grove Mo. Posts: 155	Re: Late model seat belts, need application also wanting to know getting ready to start my interior thanks __________________ DJ

04-30-2009, 12:03 PM	#3
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Late model seat belts, need application Most, if not all aftermarket belt kits us an angle bracket for mounting. That way you can mount the bracket to the floor and mount the retractor to the bracket keeping the retractor vertical. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

04-30-2009, 02:30 PM	#4
utvaquero59 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. George, UT Posts: 70	Re: Late model seat belts, need application I was thinking about robbing my donor Caprice of its front seat belts since it's got a blue interior and so does my truck but I haven't looked closely enough, yet, to tell if it's going to work or not. When I do, I'll let you know. Seems most GM stuff is probably about the same? Saves on component costs by keeping it simple?

04-30-2009, 04:01 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Late model seat belts, need application I am using belts from a C1500. They work out real nice. __________________ 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!

05-01-2009, 01:15 AM	#8
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Late model seat belts, need application I got some from retrobeltusa.com They are very nice... I used the old retractor bracket to bolt the new belts in.

05-02-2009, 05:50 AM	#9
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Late model seat belts, need application There are several different styles of belts that came in the S-10's and Bravada's. I want to say the the early to mid 90's version is what you're looking for but I'm not sure right now. I suggest you keep looking in jy's and find them. Some bolt on the B pillar but the one you're looking for bolt on the floor as shown below. If your tank is out of the cab both will bolt to the floor otherwise you'll need to space the ds forward a bit from the original mounting hole. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 05-02-2009 at 05:52 AM.

05-02-2009, 01:25 PM	#10
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Late model seat belts, need application 1st gen S10 seat belts, and the later 73-87s/88+ trucks use that style above. I used the S10 belts. They are picky about what angle they mount at, as they have inertia locks. Basically, 2 metal weights dangle and when level they let the retractors move freely. But in a rapid movement that causes the weights to swing (hard braking, crash), they swing out and that's what locks the retractors. So, if their not sitting level, they have the tendency to lock up when retracted. My passenger side ones does this. And back up all new bolt holes you drill with plenty of bracing to prevent the belts from pulling out of the floor in a wreck Last edited by texanidiot25; 05-02-2009 at 01:27 PM.



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