Installing shoulder belts in my sons 72 4X4? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**57NAPCO** · 09-28-2009, 06:38 PM

I used the search function but could not find any info

The (new/used) truck my 16 year old will be driving only has the lap belts (is that all they came with in 72?), I need to install a shoulder/lap belt setup for safety, has anyone done this? Getting the tank out from behind the seat and belts replaced are first on the list. Opinions?

72chevyk10 · 09-28-2009, 07:27 PM

I put a shoulder belt in mine. i got i got it from Wes at classic-heartbeat. Its a prety simple install. I dont think they came from the factory. I put mine on the passenger side cause, thats where the girls ride.

rather have them safe then me... and i cant afford the driver side

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-28-2009, 07:32 PM

The cheapest way to get shoulder belts is to either use late 80's/early 90's s-10 belts, or an aftermarket setup that you can get from vendors. Yes, you could get a shoulder harness in 67-72. Those are very very rare though, and you will spend 3-4 times if not more on them to put them in your truck. They are very hard to come by and most that have them, do not sell them. I have a pic of some of that I found for my truck, here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329168

Trevor

Sinister · 09-28-2009, 07:33 PM

I put 3 point belts in my '69. Very easy install, 3 bolts per side and you're done.

texanidiot25 · 09-28-2009, 07:36 PM

I used the 1st gen S10 belts. Had to redrill the buckel side and the reel to work with my seats (08 silverado seats), but the shoulder harness goes into the cab under those round caps in the b-pillar.

Fogline69 · 09-19-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

I used the 1st gen S10 belts. Had to redrill the buckel side and the reel to work with my seats (08 silverado seats), but the shoulder harness goes into the cab under those round caps in the b-pillar.

I would really like to see some pics of how you installed these as well. Also, I am curious about any modifications you had to make to install those seats.
Thanks

BarryB · 09-28-2009, 09:01 PM

Not to Hijack the thread but does anybody have pics of the S10 seatbelts installed? This is something I'm considering doing to mine once I get to that point, But also would be a good idea to keep an eye out for when I go parts shopping

texanidiot25 · 09-28-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

Not to Hijack the thread but does anybody have pics of the S10 seatbelts installed? This is something I'm considering doing to mine once I get to that point, But also would be a good idea to keep an eye out for when I go parts shopping

40 bucks from a local yard:

And if stock, apparently no new holes are needed. I needed them due to my bucket seats being in the way. All my new holes are all backed by steel plating and body washers. Make sure their clean and not faded, and check the donor for any signs of a wreck.

**57NAPCO** · 09-28-2009, 10:48 PM

Thanks yall ! just the info I was looking for

Terakilla · 09-28-2009, 09:08 PM

For better looking and easy settup look into just replacing the seat with some newer chevy buckets with the belt built into the seat.

mclairmo · 09-28-2009, 09:12 PM

I would go with the new aftermarket 3 point belts that use the factory mounts and require no new holes be drilled. That seems safest to me. I believe Brother's and many others carry them. I used some 3 point belts out of a junkyard Audi and retrofitted them. However, before I start driving it for real, I will buy new 3 point belts like I described. Your son's life is worth at least the best seat belts you can buy. Don't trust used ones, the webbing can become weak from the sun and UV and you will never know until it's too late. Also, what if the used ones were involved in a prior crash?

09-28-2009, 06:38 PM	#1
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,227	Installing shoulder belts in my sons 72 4X4? I used the search function but could not find any info The (new/used) truck my 16 year old will be driving only has the lap belts (is that all they came with in 72?), I need to install a shoulder/lap belt setup for safety, has anyone done this? Getting the tank out from behind the seat and belts replaced are first on the list. Opinions?

09-28-2009, 07:32 PM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Installing shoulder belts in my sons 72 4X4? The cheapest way to get shoulder belts is to either use late 80's/early 90's s-10 belts, or an aftermarket setup that you can get from vendors. Yes, you could get a shoulder harness in 67-72. Those are very very rare though, and you will spend 3-4 times if not more on them to put them in your truck. They are very hard to come by and most that have them, do not sell them. I have a pic of some of that I found for my truck, here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329168 Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever Last edited by 71blksuper4x4; 09-28-2009 at 07:33 PM.

09-28-2009, 07:33 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Installing shoulder belts in my sons 72 4X4? I put 3 point belts in my '69. Very easy install, 3 bolts per side and you're done. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 09-28-2009 at 08:21 PM.

09-28-2009, 07:36 PM	#5
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Installing shoulder belts in my sons 72 4X4? I used the 1st gen S10 belts. Had to redrill the buckel side and the reel to work with my seats (08 silverado seats), but the shoulder harness goes into the cab under those round caps in the b-pillar.

09-28-2009, 09:01 PM	#7
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Installing shoulder belts in my sons 72 4X4? Not to Hijack the thread but does anybody have pics of the S10 seatbelts installed? This is something I'm considering doing to mine once I get to that point, But also would be a good idea to keep an eye out for when I go parts shopping __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff! Last edited by BarryB; 09-28-2009 at 09:02 PM.

09-28-2009, 10:48 PM	#9
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,227	Re: Installing shoulder belts in my sons 72 4X4? Thanks yall ! just the info I was looking for

09-28-2009, 09:08 PM	#10
Terakilla Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft Stockton Texas Posts: 90	Re: Installing shoulder belts in my sons 72 4X4? For better looking and easy settup look into just replacing the seat with some newer chevy buckets with the belt built into the seat. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 Short Stepside 4.3L LT 1965 Shelby Cobra AC 427 Comp Car 1965 Sunbeam Tiger 305 1984 Dodge D150 5.9L Magnum 1995 Dodge 3500 V10 1991 Ford 250 460

09-28-2009, 09:12 PM	#11
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Installing shoulder belts in my sons 72 4X4? I would go with the new aftermarket 3 point belts that use the factory mounts and require no new holes be drilled. That seems safest to me. I believe Brother's and many others carry them. I used some 3 point belts out of a junkyard Audi and retrofitted them. However, before I start driving it for real, I will buy new 3 point belts like I described. Your son's life is worth at least the best seat belts you can buy. Don't trust used ones, the webbing can become weak from the sun and UV and you will never know until it's too late. Also, what if the used ones were involved in a prior crash?



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