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purple gas · 10-11-2004, 12:24 PM

I'd like to put modern 3pt retractable seat belts in my '67 GM. Anybody done this. Could the top part be bolted thrue the cab where the little plastic plug goes, high in the corners? would this be strong enough, or would it need to be re-inforced from behind? If I do it, I definatly want it all to work properly if there's ever a need! If you know what I mean?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-11-2004, 12:33 PM

The nut that is welded in the cab is made for a shoulder belt, so strength should not be a problem. I am in the process of installing three point belts out of an S-10 as others have done. It looks to be a fairly easy installation.

Jim

Kas68c10 · 10-11-2004, 12:38 PM

Juliano's sells a kit to put it all together in the original places. The top bolt should be where the plug is.I went to a wrecker and found some that would fit.

ChevyDude · 10-11-2004, 01:58 PM

I have the set up from Chevy Duty. It works and was easy to install, but I'd have to say it really sucks as far as retracting on its own. The part on the right that slips into the shoulder buckle is very short..hate it. Would not buy again had I known.

chickenwing · 10-11-2004, 03:37 PM

I'd like to know more about the S-10 seat belts... What years? Did they fit in the factory 67-72 location on the floor beside the seat? I know I'm pushing it, but do any of em have blue interiors?

longhorn71 · 10-11-2004, 04:22 PM

If you get some seats out of the newer chev trucks[99-04]the belts are built into them.I have heard that they fit with very little work.lots of them are power seats to boot.You can even get them in leather.

68w/sbc406 · 10-11-2004, 04:23 PM

they will save your head from hitting the window in an accident too. a little more dough though

chickenwing · 10-11-2004, 04:25 PM

Yeah, I saw those.... they do look NICE. I allready shelled out the bones for the houndstooth upholstery.

70c10 · 10-11-2004, 04:39 PM

I just bought a set of retractable 2 point belts off ebay from a seller name FATRODDER. He also sells 3 point belts. I have not recieved them yet but will report in with the results after installing.

*1972C10* · 10-11-2004, 04:52 PM

I put some in a 67 i had I used 85 seat belts. YOu will have to drill a hole in the floor for the retractor and put a plate under it for strength Or make a bracket to go from the original retractor mounting location.

I have an 89 im stripping it looks like it would be better for a 72 because the retractor is more slender so you might look into that aswell.

chickenwing · 10-11-2004, 04:55 PM

I had not thought of extending with a fabbed bracket!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-11-2004, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickenwing

I allready shelled out the bones for the houndstooth upholstery.

ME 2

, WHAT COLOR COMBO DID U GO WITH

chickenwing · 10-11-2004, 05:53 PM

Blue primary with black. It Looks nice in the box!

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-11-2004, 06:26 PM

BLACK COVERS W/ BLACK & WHITE INSERTS

8 BALL THEME - CARRIED OVER FROM THE PO

purple gas · 10-11-2004, 07:16 PM

Thanks for all the hot tips! There's a bolt behind those plastic plugs!!!! BTW how do you get the plastic plugs out..? pull 'em, push 'em,, or screw 'em? so damn many options,, now I'm really confused

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-11-2004, 07:27 PM

Purple gas,

The plugs are just pressed in. Some will pull out easy, others will fight you to the end!

Jim

10-11-2004, 12:24 PM	#1
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	modern 3 pt retractable seatbelt? I'd like to put modern 3pt retractable seat belts in my '67 GM. Anybody done this. Could the top part be bolted thrue the cab where the little plastic plug goes, high in the corners? would this be strong enough, or would it need to be re-inforced from behind? If I do it, I definatly want it all to work properly if there's ever a need! If you know what I mean?

10-11-2004, 12:38 PM	#3
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	Juliano's sells a kit to put it all together in the original places. The top bolt should be where the plug is.I went to a wrecker and found some that would fit. __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

10-11-2004, 01:58 PM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	I have the set up from Chevy Duty. It works and was easy to install, but I'd have to say it really sucks as far as retracting on its own. The part on the right that slips into the shoulder buckle is very short..hate it. Would not buy again had I known. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

10-11-2004, 03:37 PM	#5
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I'd like to know more about the S-10 seat belts... What years? Did they fit in the factory 67-72 location on the floor beside the seat? I know I'm pushing it, but do any of em have blue interiors? __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-11-2004, 04:23 PM	#7
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	they will save your head from hitting the window in an accident too. a little more dough though __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-11-2004, 12:33 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The nut that is welded in the cab is made for a shoulder belt, so strength should not be a problem. I am in the process of installing three point belts out of an S-10 as others have done. It looks to be a fairly easy installation. Jim

10-11-2004, 04:22 PM	#6
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	If you get some seats out of the newer chev trucks[99-04]the belts are built into them.I have heard that they fit with very little work.lots of them are power seats to boot.You can even get them in leather.

10-11-2004, 04:25 PM	#8
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Yeah, I saw those.... they do look NICE. I allready shelled out the bones for the houndstooth upholstery. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-11-2004, 04:39 PM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I just bought a set of retractable 2 point belts off ebay from a seller name FATRODDER. He also sells 3 point belts. I have not recieved them yet but will report in with the results after installing. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-11-2004, 04:52 PM	#10
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I put some in a 67 i had I used 85 seat belts. YOu will have to drill a hole in the floor for the retractor and put a plate under it for strength Or make a bracket to go from the original retractor mounting location. I have an 89 im stripping it looks like it would be better for a 72 because the retractor is more slender so you might look into that aswell.

10-11-2004, 04:55 PM	#11
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I had not thought of extending with a fabbed bracket!!! __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-11-2004, 05:53 PM	#13
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Blue primary with black. It Looks nice in the box! __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-11-2004, 06:26 PM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	BLACK COVERS W/ BLACK & WHITE INSERTS 8 BALL THEME - CARRIED OVER FROM THE PO __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-11-2004, 07:16 PM	#15
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Thanks for all the hot tips! There's a bolt behind those plastic plugs!!!! BTW how do you get the plastic plugs out..? pull 'em, push 'em,, or screw 'em? so damn many options,, now I'm really confused

10-11-2004, 07:27 PM	#16
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Purple gas, The plugs are just pressed in. Some will pull out easy, others will fight you to the end! Jim



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