Will 73-87 shoulder belts work in our cabs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**chev-obsession** · 12-22-2019, 03:56 AM

I was searching the wrecking yard today for some parts I’ve been needing, came across a square body truck (not sure on exact year). It had a nice set of shoulder belts, I thought it would be a cool little retro fit into my ‘65.

Has anyone used the square body shoulder belts in the 60-66 trucks?

**The Rocknrod** · 12-22-2019, 06:30 AM

FAQ Section just above - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002
There are posts on seat belts such as:
Seat Belts
Aftermarket Seatbelts???
a long thread about seat belt options
Seat belts for stock bench seat, purchase and install info
a thread with information about a aftermarket seat belt kit for a bench seat, with photos.
1965 Seat Belts??? : July 2010 /60+ posts
anybody make the seat shoulder bolts : November 2013
1966 shoulder strap cab holes : April 2011
Seat belts???? : August 2014 /+15 posts, some photos and scanned diagrams
(what is) the best 2 point retractable seat belt? : September 2014
66' 3 Point Seatbelts_B Pillar Plug... March 2014

**chev-obsession** · 12-22-2019, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the reply, all the threads look like aftermarket seat belts. I did a search before posting this and didn’t see anything about the square body shoulder belts. Just curious if anyone has tried it or will they just not work?

crewguy · 12-22-2019, 01:26 PM

I'm putting belts from a 78 in mine. I converted to big window and reinforced the rear panel where the shoulder strap would attach before installing in the truck...welded on a nut from the backside to accept the should anchor. Measured from the 78 top of seat bottom(bum portion) to the shoulder strap mount and used the same distance on the 65.

**chev-obsession** · 12-22-2019, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crewguy

I'm putting belts from a 78 in mine. I converted to big window and reinforced the rear panel where the shoulder strap would attach before installing in the truck...welded on a nut from the backside to accept the should anchor. Measured from the 78 top of seat bottom(bum portion) to the shoulder strap mount and used the same distance on the 65.

That’s a good idea! I wish that I would have thought of that before I welded in my BBW panel. You should post some pics when you get it finished

12-22-2019, 03:56 AM	#1
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	Will 73-87 shoulder belts work in our cabs? I was searching the wrecking yard today for some parts I’ve been needing, came across a square body truck (not sure on exact year). It had a nice set of shoulder belts, I thought it would be a cool little retro fit into my ‘65. Has anyone used the square body shoulder belts in the 60-66 trucks? __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

12-22-2019, 06:30 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Will 73-87 shoulder belts work in our cabs? FAQ Section just above - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002 There are posts on seat belts such as: Seat Belts Aftermarket Seatbelts??? a long thread about seat belt options Seat belts for stock bench seat, purchase and install info a thread with information about a aftermarket seat belt kit for a bench seat, with photos. 1965 Seat Belts??? : July 2010 /60+ posts anybody make the seat shoulder bolts : November 2013 1966 shoulder strap cab holes : April 2011 Seat belts???? : August 2014 /+15 posts, some photos and scanned diagrams (what is) the best 2 point retractable seat belt? : September 2014 66' 3 Point Seatbelts_B Pillar Plug... March 2014 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-22-2019, 12:52 PM	#3
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	Re: Will 73-87 shoulder belts work in our cabs? Thanks for the reply, all the threads look like aftermarket seat belts. I did a search before posting this and didn’t see anything about the square body shoulder belts. Just curious if anyone has tried it or will they just not work? __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

12-22-2019, 01:26 PM	#4
crewguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 20 minutes east of Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 34	Re: Will 73-87 shoulder belts work in our cabs? I'm putting belts from a 78 in mine. I converted to big window and reinforced the rear panel where the shoulder strap would attach before installing in the truck...welded on a nut from the backside to accept the should anchor. Measured from the 78 top of seat bottom(bum portion) to the shoulder strap mount and used the same distance on the 65.



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