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Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
LMC has a retractable kit that looks pretty good or $90. Why are guys going to junkyards to find mid-90s sets? Are they better somehow?
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
I think cost is a major factor, the LMC retractable belts and others are around $90 each for driver and passenger. Add another $30 and tax and you're approaching $250. I had a set of early 90's belts in my truck at one time with a matching seat and they were free or cheap.
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
LMC isn`t the only one selling new belts.I like Chevy parts on Chevys.
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
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$250? Isn't LMC tax free since it's ail order? Should be $90 + shipping.......or am I missing something here?
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1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! ![]() 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby! |
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
I'd like nothng more than to get some American made belts for the truck, but where to get them? I assume the LMC kit is Chinese.
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
I just ordered a pair for my '72 from here:
http://www.trubelt.com/products/details/id/2 They cost ~$135 total and you can get any hardware you need for them. The quality is good and I like the aviation style latches personally. |
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
well, heck I don't know about the tax but I know that S-10 belts = inexpensive and new belts = more expensive. To answer your question, I don't think S-10 belts are superior, just cheaper.
I called Cheyenne Super Man the other day and he is going to redo my factory lap belts. It is expensive, but the stockers look the best, and for a Sunday driver will function just fine.
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
well sir i got my used from a guy and they where in great shape my truck is 1967 so is the seat belts i only paid $50 for both sides and there blue
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
Mine came out of the same truck my seat came from.
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
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Here's Brads post on more belt info.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=326621 |
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
S10 belts are metal, and say "Genuine Chevrolet" on them, I think
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
Not a part one should worry about the price...
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
Well LMC is too much money for there parts there books are nice too look at i will be geting a book from brothers soon and i see how there prise are
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
Just an observation:
I'm not saying that you should or shouldn't buy seats from used/salvage vehicles, but in all the years of looking inside vehicles in junkyards, I have never seen a seatbelt torn in half. I think one has to use common sense. If it's frayed or just looks very old, then it not safe. |
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
I bought new lap belts from Speedway for $20 a set.
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
I'm wondering now if the LMC retractable 3-point set (shoulder belt kit) has the ratcheting lock thingie in it where it locks when there's a sudden forward movement (from an impact). LMC can't tell me.
Anyone know?
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
it would have to, typically it's an "inertia" mechanism. There's a weight that locks the retractor when it swings too far from center, at least that's what I found last time I took one apart (I was curious too).
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
Of course it does. If it didn't then what use would the seat belts be if they didn't lock?
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
They could be like the original retractable seatbelts. They didn't have the inertia mechanism. They only retract to the stowed position when your not wearing them. When you are wearing them, the belt is pulled out as far as it goes, and the other half is adjustable to make the belt tight. That is the way the factory l & r belts were.
BTW Classic parts also sells the aviation style belts. I plan on buying a couple for the back seat of my new burb.
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
I got mine from LMC and they fit perfect and since my truck is far from original it did not matter...
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
I myself just ordered a set of the gray 3 point belts from LMC thursday along with a new gray lap belt for the middle of the seat. Hopefully I will have them by next thursday. I will let you all know how they are when they get here. Hopefully they are not junk.
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
when you get them can you post some pictures and you feelings about there quality?
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Re: Seatbelts: Why used when LMC has them?
I sure will. Just trying to get the truck finished up so I can start driving it as my DD for awhile. Taking appart my 69 Mini to freshen it up and its been my DD for the past 3 years.
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