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JOJABOY · 01-21-2013, 02:49 AM

I want to add 3-point seat belts to my truck. Anyone have any pointers on what model/year OEM works well with fitment and installation? I don't want to by aftermarket. Would rather have the GM logo buckles.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-21-2013, 04:11 AM

The problem with period-correct shoulder belts is that they were straight straps bolted to the B-pillar. There was no "give" -- no inertial dampening like the later restraint systems.
The theory was that a dislocated shoulder was better than a crushed sternum on the horn button.
Semper Fi!

twich3136 · 01-21-2013, 11:54 AM

seems my 68 has little caps in the b pillars for a mount and id like to add a 3 point as well not sure if it was forward thinking or not but i guess i'd rather not hit the wheel quite as fast. it seems like the third hole up top is just sheet metal, maybe someone else can shed light on this??
Semper Fi!

**leddzepp** · 01-21-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by twich3136

seems my 68 has little caps in the b pillars for a mount and id like to add a 3 point as well not sure if it was forward thinking or not but i guess i'd rather not hit the wheel quite as fast. it seems like the third hole up top is just sheet metal, maybe someone else can shed light on this??
Semper Fi!

It is a 7/16" fine thread, which you will see when you pull the caps off. you can add three point belts or the OEM style.

Sammy · 01-21-2013, 12:07 PM

Don't know about size of the hole in the belt for mounting. But was wondering if anyone looked at S-10 shoulder belts. Do they work? Should be plentiful.

**Stocker** · 01-21-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

was wondering if anyone looked at S-10 shoulder belts. Do they work?

There have been quite a few threads about using S10 belts. Here's one, a search for "S10 belts" will turn up several others.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=364803

ARC190 · 01-21-2013, 12:29 PM

I'm not sure which years but lots of people say S-10s work great.
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JOJABOY · 01-21-2013, 10:28 PM

Thanks Stocker. Just need the right direction to go look. Of course surfing ebay is NOT the answer. Everyone wants way too much.

**First c10** · 01-22-2013, 01:36 AM

How about 2000's chevy truck seats with the shoulder harness built in to the seat and not the pillar?
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LSUMurse · 01-22-2013, 01:48 AM

Should you decide to go aftermarket, or junkyard, be careful about which direction the retractor needs to sit in to be able to retract. I got some aftermarket ones from JC Whitney (don't buy from them, they sucked), and the retractor only worked in one position. The problem was, the position was 90 degrees different than the way they would have sat without me making up some brackets. I can't say I'm a fan of modifying safety equipment.

I ended up going with '06 Tahoe seats with a center console that folds up for a third seat. The third point is in the seat.

JOJABOY · 01-25-2013, 08:54 PM

Found a set of black S-10 belts on ebay from a dismantler. And yes they arrived missing the female buckle side. Go figure. Hopefully, I can get them to send me the other half of each belt so I can get them installed.

01-21-2013, 02:49 AM	#1
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Shoulder Belts in a 69? I want to add 3-point seat belts to my truck. Anyone have any pointers on what model/year OEM works well with fitment and installation? I don't want to by aftermarket. Would rather have the GM logo buckles.

01-21-2013, 04:11 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Re: Shoulder Belts in a 69? The problem with period-correct shoulder belts is that they were straight straps bolted to the B-pillar. There was no "give" -- no inertial dampening like the later restraint systems. The theory was that a dislocated shoulder was better than a crushed sternum on the horn button. Semper Fi! __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-21-2013, 11:54 AM	#3
twich3136 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: salem oregon Posts: 101	Re: Shoulder Belts in a 69? seems my 68 has little caps in the b pillars for a mount and id like to add a 3 point as well not sure if it was forward thinking or not but i guess i'd rather not hit the wheel quite as fast. it seems like the third hole up top is just sheet metal, maybe someone else can shed light on this?? Semper Fi! __________________ USMC SEMPER FI 68 Chevy Longhorn 350/400 factory posi

01-21-2013, 12:07 PM	#5
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Shoulder Belts in a 69? Don't know about size of the hole in the belt for mounting. But was wondering if anyone looked at S-10 shoulder belts. Do they work? Should be plentiful. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-21-2013, 12:29 PM	#7
ARC190 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 58	Re: Shoulder Belts in a 69? I'm not sure which years but lots of people say S-10s work great. Posted via Mobile Device

01-21-2013, 10:28 PM	#8
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Shoulder Belts in a 69? Thanks Stocker. Just need the right direction to go look. Of course surfing ebay is NOT the answer. Everyone wants way too much.

01-22-2013, 01:36 AM	#9
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Shoulder Belts in a 69? How about 2000's chevy truck seats with the shoulder harness built in to the seat and not the pillar? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

01-22-2013, 01:48 AM	#10
LSUMurse Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 406	Re: Shoulder Belts in a 69? Should you decide to go aftermarket, or junkyard, be careful about which direction the retractor needs to sit in to be able to retract. I got some aftermarket ones from JC Whitney (don't buy from them, they sucked), and the retractor only worked in one position. The problem was, the position was 90 degrees different than the way they would have sat without me making up some brackets. I can't say I'm a fan of modifying safety equipment. I ended up going with '06 Tahoe seats with a center console that folds up for a third seat. The third point is in the seat. __________________ It's not that I am apathetic, I just don't care. If your life is a joke, it appears death will be your punchline.

01-25-2013, 08:54 PM	#11
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Shoulder Belts in a 69? Found a set of black S-10 belts on ebay from a dismantler. And yes they arrived missing the female buckle side. Go figure. Hopefully, I can get them to send me the other half of each belt so I can get them installed.



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