Seat Belt Compatibility? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Deaol · 10-11-2012, 05:40 PM

Been looking for awhile for some used retract 3 point style drivers/passengers belts for my 81-87 and have been stumped.

Are there any cars/trucks of similar years that can be swapped in with minor modifications? I really would like to stick with a GM oem part versus going with an aftermarket seatbelt. (due to shipping costs/customs etc)

Thanks in advance!

kwin · 10-11-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Deaol

Been looking for awhile for some used retract 3 point style drivers/passengers belts for my 81-87 and have been stumped.

Are there any cars/trucks of similar years that can be swapped in with minor modifications? I really would like to stick with a GM oem part versus going with an aftermarket seatbelt. (due to shipping costs/customs etc)

Thanks in advance!

Go to seatbelt planet.com they only charge 5.00 for shipping to Canada and their prices are way better than lmc. Awesome service!!
Don't trust your safety to half worn out junk.
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crazeetxn · 10-12-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kwin

Go to seatbelt planet.com they only charge 5.00 for shipping to Canada and their prices are way better than lmc. Awesome service!!
Don't trust your safety to half worn out junk.
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Bought some for my son's '69. Quality product!!!

Pyrotechnic · 10-12-2012, 11:11 AM

I was gonna go with seatbeltplanet as well when money allowed. They are made by Beams, which does belts for school buses, big trucks, etc. It's the same stuff that LMC sells, but at a cheaper price.

Keep in mind, they are a universal belt so they are not meant exactly for our trucks. You maybe have to use one of their bracket kits or make something yourself. Also, they are single retractor whereas all our trucks came with dual retractor. Dual retractor belts are a bit of a luxury as they just work better and can be put on with one hand, but the single retractor belt gets the job done.

Deaol · 10-11-2012, 07:09 PM

Thanks! I will check them out

kwin · 10-12-2012, 11:27 AM

I have the seatbeltplanet belts in my 1991 burb, they are a universal fit, you just need to figure out what lenth receiver you need. In my opinion they are a nicer design that the original. More compact housing for the retractor and work better with a custom interior.

77c10 · 10-12-2012, 12:15 PM

I was about to post a thread about seat belts when I saw this one. Please forgive me for hijacking this. My 77 orignally had 3 point belts with the retractors mounted mid way up the seat and not on the floor. I am looking to buy new ones and would like to go with that style. I have checked SSnake oyl, LMC, Seatbelt planet and several others but all of theirs bolt to the floor. Anyone know where I can find replacements or am I just out of luck?

Billy81 · 10-12-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 77c10

I was about to post a thread about seat belts when I saw this one. Please forgive me for hijacking this. My 77 orignally had 3 point belts with the retractors mounted mid way up the seat and not on the floor. I am looking to buy new ones and would like to go with that style. I have checked SSnake oyl, LMC, Seatbelt planet and several others but all of theirs bolt to the floor. Anyone know where I can find replacements or am I just out of luck?

I hope not because i am also looking for replacement seat belts for my 77.

frog210 · 10-12-2012, 09:32 PM

dosent it say on their website
they can recover your old ones

10-11-2012, 05:40 PM	#1
Deaol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N. Vancouver Island Posts: 122	Seat Belt Compatibility? Been looking for awhile for some used retract 3 point style drivers/passengers belts for my 81-87 and have been stumped. Are there any cars/trucks of similar years that can be swapped in with minor modifications? I really would like to stick with a GM oem part versus going with an aftermarket seatbelt. (due to shipping costs/customs etc) Thanks in advance! __________________ * 1968 GMC Swb - 98% done (current restoration) * 1971 Chevy Lwb - Retired Dump Hauler * 1982 K10 Longbox - New Dump Hauler

10-12-2012, 11:11 AM	#4
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility? I was gonna go with seatbeltplanet as well when money allowed. They are made by Beams, which does belts for school buses, big trucks, etc. It's the same stuff that LMC sells, but at a cheaper price. Keep in mind, they are a universal belt so they are not meant exactly for our trucks. You maybe have to use one of their bracket kits or make something yourself. Also, they are single retractor whereas all our trucks came with dual retractor. Dual retractor belts are a bit of a luxury as they just work better and can be put on with one hand, but the single retractor belt gets the job done. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

10-11-2012, 07:09 PM	#5
Deaol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N. Vancouver Island Posts: 122	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility? Thanks! I will check them out __________________ * 1968 GMC Swb - 98% done (current restoration) * 1971 Chevy Lwb - Retired Dump Hauler * 1982 K10 Longbox - New Dump Hauler

10-12-2012, 11:27 AM	#6
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility? I have the seatbeltplanet belts in my 1991 burb, they are a universal fit, you just need to figure out what lenth receiver you need. In my opinion they are a nicer design that the original. More compact housing for the retractor and work better with a custom interior. __________________ Keith Winsor www.ramsaywinsor.com

10-12-2012, 12:15 PM	#7
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility? I was about to post a thread about seat belts when I saw this one. Please forgive me for hijacking this. My 77 orignally had 3 point belts with the retractors mounted mid way up the seat and not on the floor. I am looking to buy new ones and would like to go with that style. I have checked SSnake oyl, LMC, Seatbelt planet and several others but all of theirs bolt to the floor. Anyone know where I can find replacements or am I just out of luck? __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

10-12-2012, 09:32 PM	#9
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility? dosent it say on their website they can recover your old ones __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.



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