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stllookn · 05-08-2003, 03:45 PM

What is the easiest upgrade to shoulder belts available to install in our trucks? I want to get some inexpensive ones from the junkyard...anyone done this?

**nightmare** · 05-08-2003, 03:51 PM

i was looking at my dad's truck, a 93 f150, and it looks like the shoulder belts should be able to just bolt right in. when my truck gets to the point of driveable, i was going to try using his to see before i went and actually bought some. has anyone tried that yet?

Bill72BB · 05-08-2003, 03:55 PM

Here is the S10 belts .

stllookn · 05-08-2003, 05:31 PM

Bill, I have heard the S-10 was perfect and they do look good...off the junkyard in search of some black ones...or burgandy!

Bill72BB · 05-08-2003, 05:43 PM

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Originally posted by stllookn
Bill, I have heard the S-10 was perfect and they do look good...off the junkyard in search of some black ones...or burgandy!

You will need to make a bracket to move the mounting bolt out about 5 " on the driver side and 4" on the pass. I made them out of bar stock from Home Depot took about 1/2 hour to cut 2 ( 6-7" )pieces and drill 4 (1/2 ") holes .

Roberty · 05-08-2003, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by Bill72BB
Here is the S10 belts .

Bill72BB, Did you have to modify the S-10 shoulder belts or brackets or were they a simple bolt on conversion?
Thanks, Robert

Bill72BB · 05-08-2003, 05:49 PM

Robert
was just posting above about the bracket's I made I did this about a year ago so the dimensions may be off a bit but it's no big deal if you have a 1/2 " drill bit and a Sawsall with a metal blade .

**Palf70Step** · 05-08-2003, 06:55 PM

Full size 1500 Chevy GMC belts also work. Same mod as Bill described if you still have the tank in. I think the full size gives you a bit more belt space.

Roberty · 05-08-2003, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by Bill72BB
Robert
was just posting above about the bracket's I made I did this about a year ago so the dimensions may be off a bit but it's no big deal if you have a 1/2 " drill bit and a Sawsall with a metal blade .

I must have been typing my question at the same time that you answered my question - LOL.
What thickness bar stock did you use?
Robert

Bill72BB · 05-08-2003, 10:05 PM

What thickness bar stock did you use?
Robert [/B][/QUOTE]

The stock was 1 1/2" by 3/16 " it was about 4 dollars for 3 ft at Home Depot .

Roberty · 05-09-2003, 12:04 AM

Thanks for the info, Bill. Those S-10 seatbelts look right at home in your truck. Nice mod!!
Robert

trukman1 · 05-09-2003, 12:50 AM

Palf67Step,
Does your reply mean that moving the belts forward is only necessary if you have the-in cab tank? I, too, would like to add seat belts but don't like the idea of making any kind of brackets to adapt safety items of this kind no matter how easy the modifications.
Does anyone have an affordable bolt in swap that uses the existing mounting points with the newer belt designs without alterations?
Still looking at all the possibilities.
Thanks, Trukman1

gizmo · 05-09-2003, 09:28 AM

I bought mine off of ebay from this place http://www.stores.ebay.com/truckandr...t0/page4.html. They were easy to install with minimum modifications. I had to bend the mountig plate a little bit for it to fit the floor properly and I a added 4 inch piece of chain to the
center buckles because they are not long enough for our trucks. The shoulder belt that I bought was a universal belt and I think I paid about $80.00 for both sides.

nosto · 05-09-2003, 11:37 AM

I was looking for some belts, too. Hesitated to pull a set out of a junker, never know exactly what shape they're in.

Found this vendor (NFI) .Seat Belts . They offer retrofit and replacement units. $65 for new retractable shoulder/lap, bunch of colors. Haven't ordered yet.

05-08-2003, 03:45 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Seat/shoulder belt What is the easiest upgrade to shoulder belts available to install in our trucks? I want to get some inexpensive ones from the junkyard...anyone done this? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-08-2003, 03:55 PM	#3
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Here is the S10 belts . Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

05-08-2003, 05:31 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Bill, I have heard the S-10 was perfect and they do look good...off the junkyard in search of some black ones...or burgandy! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-08-2003, 05:49 PM	#7
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Robert was just posting above about the bracket's I made I did this about a year ago so the dimensions may be off a bit but it's no big deal if you have a 1/2 " drill bit and a Sawsall with a metal blade . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

05-08-2003, 06:55 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Full size 1500 Chevy GMC belts also work. Same mod as Bill described if you still have the tank in. I think the full size gives you a bit more belt space. __________________ 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!

05-08-2003, 10:05 PM	#10
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	What thickness bar stock did you use? Robert [/B][/QUOTE] The stock was 1 1/2" by 3/16 " it was about 4 dollars for 3 ft at Home Depot . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

05-09-2003, 12:04 AM	#11
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	Thanks for the info, Bill. Those S-10 seatbelts look right at home in your truck. Nice mod!! Robert __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

05-09-2003, 12:50 AM	#12
trukman1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Posts: 737	Palf67Step, Does your reply mean that moving the belts forward is only necessary if you have the-in cab tank? I, too, would like to add seat belts but don't like the idea of making any kind of brackets to adapt safety items of this kind no matter how easy the modifications. Does anyone have an affordable bolt in swap that uses the existing mounting points with the newer belt designs without alterations? Still looking at all the possibilities. Thanks, Trukman1

05-09-2003, 09:28 AM	#13
gizmo 100% Beefcake Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LaVale, Maryland Posts: 246	I bought mine off of ebay from this place http://www.stores.ebay.com/truckandr...t0/page4.html. They were easy to install with minimum modifications. I had to bend the mountig plate a little bit for it to fit the floor properly and I a added 4 inch piece of chain to the center buckles because they are not long enough for our trucks. The shoulder belt that I bought was a universal belt and I think I paid about $80.00 for both sides. __________________ 1969 C10,350,4:11 posi, Fast Enough 1984 Monte Carlo SS 1987 Chevy S-10, 355 w/150 Shot of Nitrous, Fun,Fun 1938 Nash Lafayette 1956 MG Magnette

05-09-2003, 11:37 AM	#14
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	I was looking for some belts, too. Hesitated to pull a set out of a junker, never know exactly what shape they're in. Found this vendor (NFI) .Seat Belts . They offer retrofit and replacement units. $65 for new retractable shoulder/lap, bunch of colors. Haven't ordered yet. __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!



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