NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70LonghornCST · 03-25-2011, 11:09 PM

here is a set of black NOS shoulder belts on eBay right now. They are for a truck, they are GM, but they appear to be Newer GM brand NOS. You can tell by the 5-band webbing and the non dimpled male buckle retaining boots. Also, the retaining boots may be a bit longer than the 1967-70 or the 1971-mid 70s. I can't quite tell, but it looks like it. Nevertheless, they are a nice find, for someone wanting to add this rare option to their ride. I thought I'd let some of you know incase someone's looking.

mo · 03-25-2011, 11:14 PM

Good looking out! that is what this forum is all about.
thanks.

**too much stuff** · 03-26-2011, 12:02 AM

These are also being discussed on the message board. More info there...

**72ironmike** · 03-26-2011, 06:26 AM

Richard, That is where my little brother purchased his NOS seatbelts from. They are too rich for me right now. Last I saw $430. Mike.

70LonghornCST · 03-26-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72ironmike

Richard, That is where my little brother purchased his NOS seatbelts from. They are too rich for me right now. Last I saw $430. Mike.

Mike,
Yes, they are getting up there. I paid around $400 for my set, which has the correct 71-up dimples. These do not. Honestly, at these prices, I'd use car middle bench seat belts and purchase the boots from the Corevette reproduction websites to make a set for less. One reason being is that the buyer is already going to have to buy a new GM licensed buckle cover. If they were in the 200s, probably would be worth it.

I bet they fetch over $500, though.

VA72C10 · 03-26-2011, 03:10 PM

Good info on the option for the car bench seat and corvette covers....might look good in my super.....

70LonghornCST · 03-26-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Good info on the option for the car bench seat and corvette covers....might look good in my super.....

I know they would

That's the route I'd go. If you decide to, I can set you up with some console seat belt retainers for the shoulder belts. I have a few more sets.

**72ironmike** · 03-26-2011, 06:35 PM

Richard, So all I need to find is another NOS middle belt like the ones I bought from my brother and make shoulder belts? Mike.

mal68ibu · 03-26-2011, 09:45 PM

Shoulder belt length is different from middle car belt length, I believe. Also if you want to get nit picky the pass car middle belt has a wavy floor mount and the correct truck belt has a flat (66-67 gm pass car) mount. I had an original set from a 72 that I documented all the stuff from so that I could have a set made for my 67 that was dead nuts correct.

70LonghornCST · 03-26-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mal68ibu

Shoulder belt length is different from middle car belt length, I believe. Also if you want to get nit picky the pass car middle belt has a wavy floor mount and the correct truck belt has a flat (66-67 gm pass car) mount. I had an original set from a 72 that I documented all the stuff from so that I could have a set made for my 67 that was dead nuts correct.

Actually, I recently had an NOS middle belt from a Chevelle that matched the length quite close...give or take an inch or two. And yes, the car end has 2 ridges/waves. It should work as is, but I would imagine that it would not take much for a good vice or press to flatten out.

VA72C10 · 03-26-2011, 09:54 PM

Could you post the info on the ends/exact dimensions here? Would make a good FAQ post for future reference. Also, I have a local guy with GM webbing who makes belts for a reasonable price. and I have a box full of faded belts with good male and female ends so I'm considering having him make me a good shoulder belt set.

70LonghornCST · 03-26-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Could you post the info on the ends/exact dimensions here? Would make a good FAQ post for future reference. Also, I have a local guy with GM webbing who makes belts for a reasonable price. and I have a box full of faded belts with good male and female ends so I'm considering having him make me a good shoulder belt set.

Jonathan, I'll get exact measurments this evening.

70LonghornCST · 03-27-2011, 12:18 AM

Wow! Those belts are going for $610 with about 12 hrs to go. Hmmm, lets take a new guess...$750 ending?

VA72C10 · 03-27-2011, 12:26 AM

craziness....guess I should make a few sets up and post them on ebay, huh

70LonghornCST · 03-27-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

craziness....guess I should make a few sets up and post them on ebay, huh

Definately!

70LonghornCST · 03-27-2011, 02:31 AM

Ok, I got some pictures and measurements.

When comparing my NOS truck female lap belt with the NOS shoulder female belt, there is only a difference of 1 & 1/2". The female shoulder belt is a little longer (1&1/2"). Therefore, any truck lapbelt should be just fine to use for the shoulder belt. The female truck lapbelt measured (webbing only) tip to tip, 42".

70LonghornCST · 03-27-2011, 02:40 AM

Ok, now for the male end. I measured my male shoulder belt (metal end to metal end), and it measured 28". So, a if using a car middle belt, it would have to be between 25-32 (metal tip to metal tip) inches to work. However, if piecing these together, all you need is the correct flat ends and any male belt that has webbing that exceeds 32 inches, and then have a shop sew on the correct flat pillar end. The waved/ridged car end will work...and you could even flatten it in a press or heavy duty vice.

Or, you could take the floor mounting end from a Female doner truck lap belt, and make the needed cuts and make one exactly like the flat truck male shoulder belt.

VA72C10 · 03-27-2011, 09:49 AM

Great info!!! Thanks for posting!!!

70LonghornCST · 03-27-2011, 05:24 PM

Ok, I was off by $40. They ended at $710. That should be a good enough reason to want to make your own using the corvette boots

**jerry moss** · 03-27-2011, 07:08 PM

someone wanted them really bad

my first set of black ones was made up with corvette belts and boots with truck hardware. i have another set of oem out of a suburban that need restoring. after seeing how much those went for, i guess it's worth restoring mine.

VA72C10 · 03-27-2011, 07:13 PM

so where is everyone finding the corvette boots? I've searched google and ebay and haven't found them...

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-27-2011, 07:41 PM

You have to look them up on corvette parts distributors. I think they call them end covers. They will somewhat look the part, but for any truck with the window down driving, the belts will be blowing around banging into the rear cab walls. Trevor

70LonghornCST · 03-28-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

so where is everyone finding the corvette boots? I've searched google and ebay and haven't found them...

Here they are on page #4 ($27 a pair for black, colors are $37), Jonathan.

VA72C10 · 03-28-2011, 01:31 AM

Awesome! Thanks.
That's pretty cheap. I can make a set that looks like the one on ebay for $107 then

70LonghornCST · 03-28-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Awesome! Thanks.
That's pretty cheap. I can make a set that looks like the one on ebay for $107 then

You can, and if you want new GM licensed NRS buckle covers, they sell them in their truck catalog ($21 ea.), too.

03-25-2011, 11:09 PM	#1
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. here is a set of black NOS shoulder belts on eBay right now. They are for a truck, they are GM, but they appear to be Newer GM brand NOS. You can tell by the 5-band webbing and the non dimpled male buckle retaining boots. Also, the retaining boots may be a bit longer than the 1967-70 or the 1971-mid 70s. I can't quite tell, but it looks like it. Nevertheless, they are a nice find, for someone wanting to add this rare option to their ride. I thought I'd let some of you know incase someone's looking. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal Last edited by 70LonghornCST; 03-25-2011 at 11:29 PM.

03-25-2011, 11:14 PM	#2
mo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: santa barbara, ca Posts: 829	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Good looking out! that is what this forum is all about. thanks.

03-26-2011, 12:02 AM	#3
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03-26-2011, 03:10 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Good info on the option for the car bench seat and corvette covers....might look good in my super..... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-26-2011, 06:35 PM	#8
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,060	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Richard, So all I need to find is another NOS middle belt like the ones I bought from my brother and make shoulder belts? Mike.

03-26-2011, 06:26 AM	#4
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,060	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Richard, That is where my little brother purchased his NOS seatbelts from. They are too rich for me right now. Last I saw $430. Mike.

03-26-2011, 09:45 PM	#9
mal68ibu Parts Hunter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 247	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Shoulder belt length is different from middle car belt length, I believe. Also if you want to get nit picky the pass car middle belt has a wavy floor mount and the correct truck belt has a flat (66-67 gm pass car) mount. I had an original set from a 72 that I documented all the stuff from so that I could have a set made for my 67 that was dead nuts correct. __________________ 1968 Chevelle 300 DLX (350 4 speed) 1984 GMC 2500 6.2, 700r4 work truck 1967 GMC Custom (was 6.5 Turbo Diesel powered) My ebay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/The-Musclecar...3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm My website:http://themusclecarshop.net/ 1967 GMC 6.5 TD conversion build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=290922 Last edited by mal68ibu; 03-26-2011 at 09:45 PM.

03-26-2011, 09:54 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Could you post the info on the ends/exact dimensions here? Would make a good FAQ post for future reference. Also, I have a local guy with GM webbing who makes belts for a reasonable price. and I have a box full of faded belts with good male and female ends so I'm considering having him make me a good shoulder belt set. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-26-2011 at 09:55 PM.

03-27-2011, 12:18 AM	#13
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Wow! Those belts are going for $610 with about 12 hrs to go. Hmmm, lets take a new guess...$750 ending? __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-27-2011, 12:26 AM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. craziness....guess I should make a few sets up and post them on ebay, huh __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-27-2011, 02:31 AM	#16
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Ok, I got some pictures and measurements. When comparing my NOS truck female lap belt with the NOS shoulder female belt, there is only a difference of 1 & 1/2". The female shoulder belt is a little longer (1&1/2"). Therefore, any truck lapbelt should be just fine to use for the shoulder belt. The female truck lapbelt measured (webbing only) tip to tip, 42". Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-27-2011, 02:40 AM	#17
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Ok, now for the male end. I measured my male shoulder belt (metal end to metal end), and it measured 28". So, a if using a car middle belt, it would have to be between 25-32 (metal tip to metal tip) inches to work. However, if piecing these together, all you need is the correct flat ends and any male belt that has webbing that exceeds 32 inches, and then have a shop sew on the correct flat pillar end. The waved/ridged car end will work...and you could even flatten it in a press or heavy duty vice. Or, you could take the floor mounting end from a Female doner truck lap belt, and make the needed cuts and make one exactly like the flat truck male shoulder belt. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-27-2011, 09:49 AM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Great info!!! Thanks for posting!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-27-2011, 05:24 PM	#19
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Ok, I was off by $40. They ended at $710. That should be a good enough reason to want to make your own using the corvette boots __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-27-2011, 07:08 PM	#20
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. someone wanted them really bad my first set of black ones was made up with corvette belts and boots with truck hardware. i have another set of oem out of a suburban that need restoring. after seeing how much those went for, i guess it's worth restoring mine. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA



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03-27-2011, 07:13 PM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. so where is everyone finding the corvette boots? I've searched google and ebay and haven't found them... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-27-2011, 07:41 PM	#22
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. You have to look them up on corvette parts distributors. I think they call them end covers. They will somewhat look the part, but for any truck with the window down driving, the belts will be blowing around banging into the rear cab walls. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever Last edited by 71blksuper4x4; 03-27-2011 at 07:42 PM.

03-28-2011, 01:31 AM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: NOS Black Shoulder Belt Set on Ebay...Not mine. Awesome! Thanks. That's pretty cheap. I can make a set that looks like the one on ebay for $107 then __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-28-2011 at 01:31 AM.

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