'67 shoulder belts-is this really how they are? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pritch · 09-19-2009, 10:14 PM

Again with that ex-military '67 short step I have-I guess this is because of the military thing, but it has shoulder belts:

I decided to get them stripped out and out of the weather (no glass left in the cab). It turned into quite a project-I had to take the seat out to get to the inner bolts, plus I wanted to see if a build sheet survived (no luck, but I did find what remained of the protecto-plate and warrenty booklet-completely water logged) I didn't even recognize it until the protectoplate fell out of it. Anyway, I got the seat out and all and was kinda shocked to see how these belts were to be used:

I guess you had to click the lap belt into one latch end, and then click the shoulder belt into the other latch end. This don't seem very user-friendly. I'm glad a better way was invented. Is that right? Or am I missing something?

jay_shy · 09-19-2009, 10:36 PM

Thats exactly how they work.

Jason

Longhorn Man · 09-20-2009, 10:00 AM

and remember, if you have it in your truck, you have to wear it. When adjusted right, you may not be able to reach the dash knobs and stuff.
Total PITA

pritch · 09-20-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

and remember, if you have it in your truck, you have to wear it. When adjusted right, you may not be able to reach the dash knobs and stuff.
Total PITA

Good call, LHM. I will have shoulder belts in my Panel when it's done, but not like this. I use seatbelts, but they have to work and be comfortable.

unclewatts · 09-21-2009, 01:09 AM

I sure would think about changing the webbing. Those look shot.

09-19-2009, 10:14 PM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	'67 shoulder belts-is this really how they are? Again with that ex-military '67 short step I have-I guess this is because of the military thing, but it has shoulder belts: I decided to get them stripped out and out of the weather (no glass left in the cab). It turned into quite a project-I had to take the seat out to get to the inner bolts, plus I wanted to see if a build sheet survived (no luck, but I did find what remained of the protecto-plate and warrenty booklet-completely water logged) I didn't even recognize it until the protectoplate fell out of it. Anyway, I got the seat out and all and was kinda shocked to see how these belts were to be used: I guess you had to click the lap belt into one latch end, and then click the shoulder belt into the other latch end. This don't seem very user-friendly. I'm glad a better way was invented. Is that right? Or am I missing something? __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

09-19-2009, 10:36 PM	#2
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: '67 shoulder belts-is this really how they are? Thats exactly how they work. Jason

09-20-2009, 10:00 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: '67 shoulder belts-is this really how they are? and remember, if you have it in your truck, you have to wear it. When adjusted right, you may not be able to reach the dash knobs and stuff. Total PITA

09-21-2009, 01:09 AM	#5
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: '67 shoulder belts-is this really how they are? I sure would think about changing the webbing. Those look shot. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)



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