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

ETsC10 · 02-01-2009, 10:04 PM

Where can I buy good quality, stock style seatbelts that I can afford?

Most of what I've seen available have been narrower style, later model or they have been "retro" belts
that were way expensive by unknown suppliers. Don't there things have to be DOT approved?

ChevLoRay · 02-01-2009, 11:14 PM

NAPA is a source that I have used for aftermarket seat belts, but it's been a long time.

www.julianos.com has seat belts and shoulder belts, but I don't know what your spending limit is when you say "affordable". In my opinion, and I don't have deep pockets, the quality of the restraining device is worth whatever I think my life or the life of a passenger would be worth. I know that there are limits. But, I've seen posts on here where people used shoulder belt assemblies from an S-10 in our trucks. Are the belts from a wrecked "dime" worth using? If so, it's a possibility.

I don't think any aftermarket supplier would want to offer a safety device, like seat belts/harnesses, that would jeopardize their viability in the market by selling substandard safety devices.

**Classic Bowties** · 02-02-2009, 03:22 AM

Have you thought about having some originals re-webbed, the pro's can do a real nice job these days?

Brad · 02-02-2009, 07:31 AM

Ellen, I've bookmarked a bunch of places that sell seatbelts and will post them later on. There's even a very inexpensive place in the NW up near you that has great deals on belts. Another place to shop is just up the road at the local airstrip. That's where I had my S-10 belt rewebbed here in PDX many years ago.

ETsC10 · 02-02-2009, 10:54 AM

Great Idea! Being literally surrounded by airports, and their support industries, I'm sure I can find a good place to do re webbing. Thanks!!

clos69 · 02-02-2009, 11:06 AM

Brad ..I am also interested...if you can please post those websites if you get a chance,thanks

Brad · 02-02-2009, 03:07 PM

Ok, I'm back. Here are a few places that sell belts, and Ellen the 1st place listed is up near you on an island. Fwiw, I have a really nice, complete set of aftermarket 3 pt. olive belts that I was going to dye black but may just buy new as a result of my other post. If anyone is interested in them just send me a PM.
http://www.gotbelts.com/?gclid=CL_ow...FRo-awodmDKybA

http://www.seatbeltsplus.com/mm5/mer...Store_Code=sbp

http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autol...FQkzawodojjCZA

http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.net/resebe.html

BluTrukker · 02-02-2009, 03:43 PM

Its hard to justify cleaning up or dying old belts for some of the prices on those sites!

02-01-2009, 10:04 PM	#1
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Seat Belt Shopping Where can I buy good quality, stock style seatbelts that I can afford? Most of what I've seen available have been narrower style, later model or they have been "retro" belts that were way expensive by unknown suppliers. Don't there things have to be DOT approved?

02-01-2009, 11:14 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Seat Belt Shopping NAPA is a source that I have used for aftermarket seat belts, but it's been a long time. www.julianos.com has seat belts and shoulder belts, but I don't know what your spending limit is when you say "affordable". In my opinion, and I don't have deep pockets, the quality of the restraining device is worth whatever I think my life or the life of a passenger would be worth. I know that there are limits. But, I've seen posts on here where people used shoulder belt assemblies from an S-10 in our trucks. Are the belts from a wrecked "dime" worth using? If so, it's a possibility. I don't think any aftermarket supplier would want to offer a safety device, like seat belts/harnesses, that would jeopardize their viability in the market by selling substandard safety devices. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-02-2009, 03:22 AM	#3
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,696	Re: Seat Belt Shopping Have you thought about having some originals re-webbed, the pro's can do a real nice job these days?

02-02-2009, 07:31 AM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Seat Belt Shopping Ellen, I've bookmarked a bunch of places that sell seatbelts and will post them later on. There's even a very inexpensive place in the NW up near you that has great deals on belts. Another place to shop is just up the road at the local airstrip. That's where I had my S-10 belt rewebbed here in PDX many years ago. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

02-02-2009, 10:54 AM	#5
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Seat Belt Shopping Great Idea! Being literally surrounded by airports, and their support industries, I'm sure I can find a good place to do re webbing. Thanks!!

02-02-2009, 11:06 AM	#6
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Seat Belt Shopping Brad ..I am also interested...if you can please post those websites if you get a chance,thanks __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

02-02-2009, 03:07 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Seat Belt Shopping Ok, I'm back. Here are a few places that sell belts, and Ellen the 1st place listed is up near you on an island. Fwiw, I have a really nice, complete set of aftermarket 3 pt. olive belts that I was going to dye black but may just buy new as a result of my other post. If anyone is interested in them just send me a PM. http://www.gotbelts.com/?gclid=CL_ow...FRo-awodmDKybA http://www.seatbeltsplus.com/mm5/mer...Store_Code=sbp http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autol...FQkzawodojjCZA http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.net/resebe.html __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 02-02-2009 at 03:09 PM.

02-02-2009, 03:43 PM	#8
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Seat Belt Shopping Its hard to justify cleaning up or dying old belts for some of the prices on those sites! __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

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