3 point seat belts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WB72 · 09-23-2003, 09:15 PM

I know this has been asked numerous times before, But I never paid much attention to them because I thought I would never put them in me truck. But I am seeing more reasons every time I think about it.

Which donor vehicle will work in our trucks?

Are there any, and mean ANY, probems when I install the upper bolt to the cab? It will have new paint, and I would hate to screw that up.

'72 Shorty · 09-23-2003, 10:05 PM

I used 90 s10 blazer belts, but I also have buckets. I'm not sure how the female part would work on a bench seat.

the only issue I had with the upper bolt was the nut in the cab was rusted and i had to tap it out. other than that, no problem.

lukecp · 09-23-2003, 10:37 PM

I bought a pair out of a '86 or so S-10 pickup, standard cab. I think the ex. cab belts are a little different. Cost me $30 and is the best upgrade for the dollar i have made to my truck.

$30 is cheap considering it could save your life, or being hurt pretty bad

Anyway, make sure to get the outside parts with the retractor, as well as the female ends that come through the seat.

On my bench seat truck, i simply un-bolted the passenger side belts, and installed the new belts. Everything bolted in, and the female ends were the perfect lenght to come through my seat.

The driver's side went in the same way, except i had to drill a hole about 4" forward of the stock hole for the floor mounting of the retractor. I used grade 8 hardware, except for the top mounting point. I couldn't find any grade 8 fine thread fasteners anywhere, so i used grade 5.

Overall, you will feel much safer after the upgrade

krue · 09-23-2003, 11:41 PM

If you have a stock bench seat you will also have to extend the floor mounts under the seat by about 4inches. I just took some 2 in flat bar and made an extension.

Bill72BB · 09-24-2003, 01:09 AM

here are the S10 belts with a stock bench seat

Bill72BB · 09-24-2003, 01:11 AM

here they are with a 98 bench seat installed.

Brad · 09-24-2003, 04:23 PM

Look for my post in FAQ. I posted on this about a 9months ago.

SWEET7T · 09-24-2003, 10:56 PM

Bill, what seat is that out of??? Did any of the mounting holes line up? Thanks...

useRc10 · 09-24-2003, 11:11 PM

mine came out of an 80 something suburban and bolted right in with the exception of having to extend the bracket to clear the edge of the seat...also, be sure that the donor truck was not wrecked...this weakens the web

09-23-2003, 09:15 PM	#1
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	3 point seat belts I know this has been asked numerous times before, But I never paid much attention to them because I thought I would never put them in me truck. But I am seeing more reasons every time I think about it. Which donor vehicle will work in our trucks? Are there any, and mean ANY, probems when I install the upper bolt to the cab? It will have new paint, and I would hate to screw that up. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

09-23-2003, 10:05 PM	#2
'72 Shorty I finally got an avatar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheney, WA Posts: 180	I used 90 s10 blazer belts, but I also have buckets. I'm not sure how the female part would work on a bench seat. the only issue I had with the upper bolt was the nut in the cab was rusted and i had to tap it out. other than that, no problem. __________________ -72 C-10 short step (straight line only) 12.922/102.28 -69 C-20 on Propane (DD) -69 C-10 -56 Mack B-753LS (tow rig) -94 Chev K2500 Short Ex-Cab -89 Isuzu Trooper...Kinda -03 Kawasaki KFX-400 -05 Suzuki DRZ-400S

09-23-2003, 10:37 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I bought a pair out of a '86 or so S-10 pickup, standard cab. I think the ex. cab belts are a little different. Cost me $30 and is the best upgrade for the dollar i have made to my truck. $30 is cheap considering it could save your life, or being hurt pretty bad Anyway, make sure to get the outside parts with the retractor, as well as the female ends that come through the seat. On my bench seat truck, i simply un-bolted the passenger side belts, and installed the new belts. Everything bolted in, and the female ends were the perfect lenght to come through my seat. The driver's side went in the same way, except i had to drill a hole about 4" forward of the stock hole for the floor mounting of the retractor. I used grade 8 hardware, except for the top mounting point. I couldn't find any grade 8 fine thread fasteners anywhere, so i used grade 5. Overall, you will feel much safer after the upgrade __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-23-2003, 11:41 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	If you have a stock bench seat you will also have to extend the floor mounts under the seat by about 4inches. I just took some 2 in flat bar and made an extension. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-24-2003, 01:09 AM	#5
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	here are the S10 belts with a stock bench seat 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 ,

09-24-2003, 01:11 AM	#6
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	here they are with a 98 bench seat installed. 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 ,

09-24-2003, 04:23 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Look for my post in FAQ. I posted on this about a 9months 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...

09-24-2003, 10:56 PM	#8
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Bill, what seat is that out of??? Did any of the mounting holes line up? Thanks... __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

09-24-2003, 11:11 PM	#9
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	mine came out of an 80 something suburban and bolted right in with the exception of having to extend the bracket to clear the edge of the seat...also, be sure that the donor truck was not wrecked...this weakens the web __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

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