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mstrgrn · 06-29-2005, 12:54 AM

hey guys,
im new on the forum and was wondering if you guys could help me out, i recently got my truck to the point of being able to drive it, but i have no seat belts and need to get it inspected in NJ. Its a 72, and i was wondering if they only had lap belts in them or three points.
The cab i have is from a pre 72 so it has circular disks where i assume the three points would bolt up.

If i could for now i would just like to get through inspection and then i can drive it around as i finish it up, three years of tinkering with the thing, now i just want to drive it

thanks for your help in advance

sdkid · 06-29-2005, 12:58 AM

Shoulder belts are pretty rare. The disc is just a plug, the cab is already threaded.

Longhorn Man · 06-29-2005, 01:06 AM

lap belts is all you need. They were not required in pick ups unitll 76 or so.

bagged91 · 06-29-2005, 02:38 PM

Hey! Welcome to the board from NJ! I didn't get hassled at all with my 72 Burb. Lap belts are fine. If you want to put in 3 pt belts, you can use the belts from an S10 or I have also seen the 88+ fullsize belts being used.

What kind of insurance are you running? If you have collectors insurance on it, you qualify for the "QQ" antique car license plates which makes you inspection exempt or you could use regular license plates and get a "collectors registration voucher" from your local DMV(looks like your registration card, cost's an additional $20) and the only thing they check is the odometer, this will give you a special triangle shaped inspection sticker...

Where are you from? Lets see some pictures!!!!

L8R - Joe

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-29-2005, 04:56 PM

Welcome to the board from west 10-uh-c

mstrgrn · 06-29-2005, 06:50 PM

thanks guys

how do i get this voucher from the DMV if i have already registered the vehicle,
I have reg. insurance now, need to wait to get classic insurance, something was wrong with the application, but i want to drive the truck now so i am doing it this way. I will post pictures soon, but i need to know how to do it on a forum

bagged91 · 06-29-2005, 09:51 PM

It basically "piggybacks" the current registration on the vehicle. When you go to the DMV, ask them for an application for a "collector vehicle voucher". It is a white card the same size as a registration renewal card. Just fill it out and take it back up. They have to go to a special screen to process it, takes all of 3 minutes. I am running it on both my 91' Sierra and my 72' Burb.

As far as posting pics, first off, make sure they aren't too big... When you are starting a new thread or replying to a post(not using "Quick Reply"), scroll down the screen below the box you type into. Look for a button that say's "Manage Attachments". Click it, upload file(s) and away ya go!

L8R - Joe

mstrgrn · 07-01-2005, 04:46 PM

do i need classic insurance to get the collector vehicle voucher?

69 Short Fleet · 07-01-2005, 08:51 PM

You can buy some "universal type" lap belts pretty much at any automotive store. They are quite inexspensive (shd be around $30-$40 US) and conform to the safety standards. I'd make sure to get new hardware to mount them with also. This is what I did for my truck and I bought some original oem black belts not long ago (lap belts, left/middle/right for 3 people) and will be installing them soon. And welcome to the board, Doug

superjeer · 07-01-2005, 10:33 PM

Quote:

you can use the belts from an S10 or I have also seen the 88+ fullsize belts being used

Un altered? what gen s10? (that rhyms!)

Yes, I just started reading the forum, so if it's in a sticky or FAQ I'll find it...
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Longhorn Man · 07-01-2005, 10:54 PM

first gen, hope you skinney, won't work if you are too short for your weight.

06-29-2005, 12:54 AM	#1
mstrgrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 64	seat belts... hey guys, im new on the forum and was wondering if you guys could help me out, i recently got my truck to the point of being able to drive it, but i have no seat belts and need to get it inspected in NJ. Its a 72, and i was wondering if they only had lap belts in them or three points. The cab i have is from a pre 72 so it has circular disks where i assume the three points would bolt up. If i could for now i would just like to get through inspection and then i can drive it around as i finish it up, three years of tinkering with the thing, now i just want to drive it thanks for your help in advance

06-29-2005, 12:58 AM	#2
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Shoulder belts are pretty rare. The disc is just a plug, the cab is already threaded. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

06-29-2005, 02:38 PM	#4
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Hey! Welcome to the board from NJ! I didn't get hassled at all with my 72 Burb. Lap belts are fine. If you want to put in 3 pt belts, you can use the belts from an S10 or I have also seen the 88+ fullsize belts being used. What kind of insurance are you running? If you have collectors insurance on it, you qualify for the "QQ" antique car license plates which makes you inspection exempt or you could use regular license plates and get a "collectors registration voucher" from your local DMV(looks like your registration card, cost's an additional $20) and the only thing they check is the odometer, this will give you a special triangle shaped inspection sticker... Where are you from? Lets see some pictures!!!! L8R - Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project" Last edited by bagged91; 06-29-2005 at 02:44 PM.

06-29-2005, 04:56 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Welcome to the board from west 10-uh-c __________________ 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

06-29-2005, 09:51 PM	#7
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	It basically "piggybacks" the current registration on the vehicle. When you go to the DMV, ask them for an application for a "collector vehicle voucher". It is a white card the same size as a registration renewal card. Just fill it out and take it back up. They have to go to a special screen to process it, takes all of 3 minutes. I am running it on both my 91' Sierra and my 72' Burb. As far as posting pics, first off, make sure they aren't too big... When you are starting a new thread or replying to a post(not using "Quick Reply"), scroll down the screen below the box you type into. Look for a button that say's "Manage Attachments". Click it, upload file(s) and away ya go! L8R - Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

06-29-2005, 01:06 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	lap belts is all you need. They were not required in pick ups unitll 76 or so.

06-29-2005, 06:50 PM	#6
mstrgrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 64	thanks guys how do i get this voucher from the DMV if i have already registered the vehicle, I have reg. insurance now, need to wait to get classic insurance, something was wrong with the application, but i want to drive the truck now so i am doing it this way. I will post pictures soon, but i need to know how to do it on a forum

07-01-2005, 04:46 PM	#8
mstrgrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 64	do i need classic insurance to get the collector vehicle voucher?

07-01-2005, 08:51 PM	#9
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	You can buy some "universal type" lap belts pretty much at any automotive store. They are quite inexspensive (shd be around $30-$40 US) and conform to the safety standards. I'd make sure to get new hardware to mount them with also. This is what I did for my truck and I bought some original oem black belts not long ago (lap belts, left/middle/right for 3 people) and will be installing them soon. And welcome to the board, Doug

07-01-2005, 10:54 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	first gen, hope you skinney, won't work if you are too short for your weight.



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