A cool twist on adding 3 point belts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blkcorvair · 02-16-2012, 06:55 PM

I searched alot of threads for good ideas for 3 point seat belts and wasnt to impressed with some of the aftermarket stuff. I just wanted something to look at home since my resto is as original as I can get it. So I called Seatbelt solutions and asked if he could add my original buckles to a set of his aftermarket pickup truck belts. Even better he offered to put new Gm buckles on for me at no extra charge. I also had him make me a center belt while I was at it. Now I have a set of belts that looks really close to home and fit very well. I put these in my build thread but figured I'd share them here too for everyone to check out. Cost for all three belts and shipping I think was $300-$350, I dont really recall.

Street Smart · 02-16-2012, 07:55 PM

Looks nice. Is the webbing thick like a factory belt, most aftermarket stuff feels very flimsey?

blkcorvair · 02-16-2012, 08:46 PM

Flimsy aftermarket still. But nice.

Street Smart · 02-16-2012, 09:04 PM

Sorry lol, but you know what i mean. They do look nice. i see your from Long Island, where about?

blkcorvair · 02-16-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Street Smart

Sorry lol, but you know what i mean. They do look nice. i see your from Long Island, where about?

Nah, dont be sorry. I noticed that difference today wearing my seatbelt in my Chrysler how this they are. They are actually the exact seat belt retractors and material I have on street legal golf cars at work. Im out east Shoreham wading river

Street Smart · 02-16-2012, 09:39 PM

Shoreham wading river , north shore, nice area. I used to do business at a dealer in Port Jeff... kinda in that area.

chevykevy · 02-16-2012, 09:40 PM

Are the belts mounted in original seatbelt holes? They look very nice.

gcburdic · 02-16-2012, 11:01 PM

nice!

blkcorvair · 02-17-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chevykevy

Are the belts mounted in original seatbelt holes? They look very nice.

No. with the original tank in place that cant be done. I used to large plastic rivets with a little sealer on them to plug the original holes and than mounted these. Wasnt too happy to have to drill a hole in the new floor pan, but without the three point my son cant come along and thats more important!

CG · 02-17-2012, 11:02 AM

Thanks for the heads up on that site. Been looking for a 3 point solution.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-17-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blkcorvair

No. with the original tank in place that cant be done. I used to large plastic rivets with a little sealer on them to plug the original holes and than mounted these. Wasnt too happy to have to drill a hole in the new floor pan, but without the three point my son cant come along and thats more important!

That's interesting. The aftermarket set that I bought came with a bracket that moved the retractor forward and allowed me to use my orginal seatbelt holes.....

chevykevy · 02-17-2012, 12:54 PM

Hart Rod,
What type and where did you get them?

**Hart_Rod** · 02-17-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chevykevy

Hart Rod,
What type and where did you get them?

I think they came from autoloc, but I'll have to check.

chevykevy · 02-17-2012, 01:01 PM

A pic would be cool too. What do the buckles look like?

02-16-2012, 06:55 PM	#1
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	A cool twist on adding 3 point belts I searched alot of threads for good ideas for 3 point seat belts and wasnt to impressed with some of the aftermarket stuff. I just wanted something to look at home since my resto is as original as I can get it. So I called Seatbelt solutions and asked if he could add my original buckles to a set of his aftermarket pickup truck belts. Even better he offered to put new Gm buckles on for me at no extra charge. I also had him make me a center belt while I was at it. Now I have a set of belts that looks really close to home and fit very well. I put these in my build thread but figured I'd share them here too for everyone to check out. Cost for all three belts and shipping I think was $300-$350, I dont really recall.

02-16-2012, 07:55 PM	#2
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: A cool twist on adding 3 point belts Looks nice. Is the webbing thick like a factory belt, most aftermarket stuff feels very flimsey? __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

02-16-2012, 08:46 PM	#3
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	Re: A cool twist on adding 3 point belts Flimsy aftermarket still. But nice.

02-16-2012, 09:04 PM	#4
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: A cool twist on adding 3 point belts Sorry lol, but you know what i mean. They do look nice. i see your from Long Island, where about? __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

02-16-2012, 09:39 PM	#6
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: A cool twist on adding 3 point belts Shoreham wading river , north shore, nice area. I used to do business at a dealer in Port Jeff... kinda in that area. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

02-16-2012, 09:40 PM	#7
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: A cool twist on adding 3 point belts Are the belts mounted in original seatbelt holes? They look very nice.

02-16-2012, 11:01 PM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: A cool twist on adding 3 point belts nice! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

02-17-2012, 11:02 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: A cool twist on adding 3 point belts Thanks for the heads up on that site. Been looking for a 3 point solution. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-17-2012, 12:54 PM	#12
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: A cool twist on adding 3 point belts Hart Rod, What type and where did you get them?

02-17-2012, 01:01 PM	#14
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: A cool twist on adding 3 point belts A pic would be cool too. What do the buckles look like?

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