How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrC1 · 10-19-2005, 08:40 AM

For those of you that have upgraded to a more modern seatbelt config, how'd you anchor the top, shoulder belt?

krue · 10-19-2005, 08:42 AM

My truck had a hole on either side (with a plastic plug in it) that was made specifically for that purpose. I think it's 1/2 or 5/8 fine thread bolt, but don't hold me to that.

Putter · 10-19-2005, 09:21 AM

Ditto. Mine has those also.

Joe67 · 10-19-2005, 09:23 AM

My '67 cab has the threaded holes also.

onetoncrewcab · 10-19-2005, 09:40 AM

That is quite the hairdo in your avatar too.

No wonder I don't have any hair. That dude got mine and then some.

Back on topic....I've always wanted to check my 70 to see if the bolt holes are there for the safety belts. I suspect they are, but I keep forgetting to look.

Mike

67chevemall · 10-19-2005, 02:55 PM

I used the tank holes with bucket seats

Frizzle Fry · 10-19-2005, 03:22 PM

I was surprised to find that my '69 Burb has the upper mount holes with plastic plugs for all three rows.

MrC1 · 10-19-2005, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TonCrewCab

That is quite the hairdo in your avatar too.

Whatcha talkin about? Is there something wrong with my hair??

llegos · 10-19-2005, 07:08 PM

some of the never GM seats have the belt in the seat itself. And my truck looks like it has plugs, but i have never removed them

67chevemall · 10-19-2005, 10:46 PM

Hair is good keep it.
I just changed my belts back to lap belts.
Thanks for the light bulb...
I never liked them shoulder ...

shifty · 10-19-2005, 10:51 PM

click on the link to my truck gallery. At the bottom of my gallery list is "cab work" or something like that. You can see where the stock holes are in our trucks- mine was purchased with 3-point belts.

68C15 · 10-20-2005, 07:02 AM

both my 68 fleetside & 67 stepside have the hole. I have been contemplating robbing the 3 point set-up from my 88 Ciera wagon. I like how you can give just a little slack on the shoulder belt.

MrC1 · 10-20-2005, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Mainly I'm looing for two things: 1) safety 2) a spring-loaded roll-up style retainer thing on the floor next to the seat. I've only had the truck a month, only driven it maybe 10 times and already I'm tired of closing the door onthe seatbelt.

muddpile · 10-20-2005, 04:23 PM

My plastic thing that keeps the seatbelt from falling out the door is broken too. It's a real pain and I'm trying to decide between new lap or shoulder belts. Anyone have any opinions?

**StingRay** · 10-20-2005, 05:32 PM

The bolt hole in the B pillar is 7/16 NF. Use it. I don't reccomend using intregral belt types of seats from the newer trucks in our trucks as they will impose huge loads into the floors that they were never designed to take. Get something that uses the B pillar bolt hole and all will be well.

86swb · 10-22-2005, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrC1

Whatcha talkin about? Is there something wrong with my hair??

Not a thing. Just would like to see you with a baseball cap on.

Derrickbwg · 10-22-2005, 09:05 AM

Stingray you make a very interesting point. It's the same reason I passed on a sweet set of cadillac leather buckets. After I measured for the clearance next to the door with the integrated belts I started thinking about the loads imposed on the floor without the cab anchor. The same problem is there on the cadillac though so who knows. I went with 82 corvette buckets and the 3 point belts.

bad68bowtie · 10-22-2005, 04:36 PM

hey I'm new here, when I bought my '68, my mom wanted me to install shoulder belts and I got a kit from Year One thats unretractable but I put retractors on the belts. The setup isn't the prettiest but it gets the job done. After looking through more catalogs for other parts I saw that Chevy Duty has a pretty nice 3-point system with a retractor on the floor, had I seen this before I got the Year One setup installed I definitely would've gone with the Chevy Duty kit. The kit seems pretty nice and looks good and for safety purposes goin with new belts might be better than some pulled off a junked car or truck.

10-19-2005, 08:40 AM	#1
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? For those of you that have upgraded to a more modern seatbelt config, how'd you anchor the top, shoulder belt?

10-19-2005, 08:42 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? My truck had a hole on either side (with a plastic plug in it) that was made specifically for that purpose. I think it's 1/2 or 5/8 fine thread bolt, but don't hold me to that. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-19-2005, 09:21 AM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? Ditto. Mine has those also. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-19-2005, 09:23 AM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? My '67 cab has the threaded holes also. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

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onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? That is quite the hairdo in your avatar too. No wonder I don't have any hair. That dude got mine and then some. Back on topic....I've always wanted to check my 70 to see if the bolt holes are there for the safety belts. I suspect they are, but I keep forgetting to look. Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

10-19-2005, 02:55 PM	#6
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? I used the tank holes with bucket seats __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

10-19-2005, 03:22 PM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? I was surprised to find that my '69 Burb has the upper mount holes with plastic plugs for all three rows.

10-19-2005, 07:08 PM	#9
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? some of the never GM seats have the belt in the seat itself. And my truck looks like it has plugs, but i have never removed them __________________ -Steve

10-19-2005, 10:46 PM	#10
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? Hair is good keep it. I just changed my belts back to lap belts. Thanks for the light bulb... I never liked them shoulder ... __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

10-19-2005, 10:51 PM	#11
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? click on the link to my truck gallery. At the bottom of my gallery list is "cab work" or something like that. You can see where the stock holes are in our trucks- mine was purchased with 3-point belts. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-20-2005, 07:02 AM	#12
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? both my 68 fleetside & 67 stepside have the hole. I have been contemplating robbing the 3 point set-up from my 88 Ciera wagon. I like how you can give just a little slack on the shoulder belt. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-20-2005, 09:04 AM	#13
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? Thanks for the info guys. Mainly I'm looing for two things: 1) safety 2) a spring-loaded roll-up style retainer thing on the floor next to the seat. I've only had the truck a month, only driven it maybe 10 times and already I'm tired of closing the door onthe seatbelt.

10-20-2005, 04:23 PM	#14
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? My plastic thing that keeps the seatbelt from falling out the door is broken too. It's a real pain and I'm trying to decide between new lap or shoulder belts. Anyone have any opinions? __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

10-20-2005, 05:32 PM	#15
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? The bolt hole in the B pillar is 7/16 NF. Use it. I don't reccomend using intregral belt types of seats from the newer trucks in our trucks as they will impose huge loads into the floors that they were never designed to take. Get something that uses the B pillar bolt hole and all will be well. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-22-2005, 09:05 AM	#17
Derrickbwg Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 64	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? Stingray you make a very interesting point. It's the same reason I passed on a sweet set of cadillac leather buckets. After I measured for the clearance next to the door with the integrated belts I started thinking about the loads imposed on the floor without the cab anchor. The same problem is there on the cadillac though so who knows. I went with 82 corvette buckets and the 3 point belts. __________________ 1971 Chevy swb Chevy trucks and import cars



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10-22-2005, 04:36 PM	#18
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: How do you anchor the shoulder belt of a 3-way seatbelt in our trucks? hey I'm new here, when I bought my '68, my mom wanted me to install shoulder belts and I got a kit from Year One thats unretractable but I put retractors on the belts. The setup isn't the prettiest but it gets the job done. After looking through more catalogs for other parts I saw that Chevy Duty has a pretty nice 3-point system with a retractor on the floor, had I seen this before I got the Year One setup installed I definitely would've gone with the Chevy Duty kit. The kit seems pretty nice and looks good and for safety purposes goin with new belts might be better than some pulled off a junked car or truck.

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