Lap belts to shoulder belts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thecatseye66 · 03-17-2006, 02:56 PM

Has anyone tried using the newer (73+-up) shoulder seatbelts using the same bolt holes that are already in the truck?

72armyswbtruck · 03-17-2006, 08:40 PM

OK, since no one has replied to this thread yet, and I am wondering the same question. TTT for you

big blue 72 · 03-17-2006, 11:34 PM

i think early 90's S-10s but I'm not sure.
need someone to confirm this.

72 Money Pit · 03-18-2006, 12:47 AM

Where are you talking about securing the shoulder belt?

Brad · 03-18-2006, 01:12 AM

Here ya go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=23972

Riles72 · 03-18-2006, 09:32 PM

yep. s-10's. Good stuff. Mine work.

thecatseye66 · 03-18-2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riles72

yep. s-10's. Good stuff. Mine work.

Glad to hear there's an existing swap. Do they have the same GM logo?

Do the base retractors just bolt up to the existing holes for the lapbelt retractors near the door and the shoulder mounted swivel just attaches to the plugged/threaded holes in the upper inside corners of the cab?

Are the bolts that attach at the top swivel point the same size on the s-10 as the threads in the nuts in the cab?

Did you have to modify anything?

Has anyone used some from a full-size GM Truck?

Thanks!

MrC1 · 03-20-2006, 07:47 PM

Where's the best place to egt these belts? Are you guys going to a Chevy delaer?

jay_shy · 03-20-2006, 08:05 PM

local salvage yard would be cheaper than a dealer.

yank · 03-20-2006, 08:26 PM

Gman69 got me a set of belts out the junk yard for $20. Not sure what the dealer gets but I bet it is high.

thecatseye66 · 03-21-2006, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yank

Gman69 got me a set of belts out the junk yard for $20. Not sure what the dealer gets but I bet it is high.

yank,
Are they retractable shoulder belts?
Did Gman69 say what they were in before?
I'm looking for a bolt-in swap I can find at salvage that will replace my lap belts with retractable shoulder belts but I want a finished look that doesn't require any drilling/re-locating. So far, I've been told s-10's do, but I looked at a 85 today and it looks like where the retractor mounts at the base near the door is odd (I wasn't driving the truck-so I couldn't compare). The retractor mounts to the pillar behind the seat, and from what I could tell was mounted sideways. The hole in the floor of the '68 is lower and facing the other way. Maybe you could swap sides when you mount them?
I'm just looking for suggestions.
Chris

70ChevyChris · 11-17-2006, 01:29 AM

What ever came of this thread, lap belts scare the heck out of me and I want shoulder belts.

Are there retractables that work or do I need to go to the non-retract with the chrome aircraft buckles?

70GMCer · 11-17-2006, 08:20 AM

I used the shoulder setup from a 84 suburban front seat. I'm thinking all full size gm trucks from that era will work. All I did was bend the mounting bracket to the angle of the floor. Then they just bolted right in. Board member "centless" did the same thing on his truck. Gave me that idea. Works great....

steve

**Palf70Step** · 11-17-2006, 09:34 AM

I got mine and I think Yank has same ones, from the 88-98 Silverado/C1500. They work great, although finding them in a yard maybe difficult as most yards won't sell them to you. I think they are not supposed to resell/used them becuase of some law. Most places I know, they cut them up as the vehicles arrive. And yes, the dealer wants ALLOT for them.

03-17-2006, 02:56 PM	#1
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03-17-2006, 08:40 PM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? OK, since no one has replied to this thread yet, and I am wondering the same question. TTT for you __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-17-2006, 11:34 PM	#3
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? i think early 90's S-10s but I'm not sure. need someone to confirm this.

03-18-2006, 12:47 AM	#4
72 Money Pit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bountiful, Utah Posts: 9	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? Where are you talking about securing the shoulder belt? __________________ 72 Money Pit 1972 Cheyenne K20, crate 290 hp 350, GM HEI, 4 spd, 4:10 w/Detroit Locker in corporate 14-bolt [SIZE="3"]Twice as much invested in it as I could ever hope to get out of it, and still spending![/SIZE]

03-18-2006, 01:12 AM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? Here ya go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=23972 __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-18-2006, 09:32 PM	#6
Riles72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 117	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? yep. s-10's. Good stuff. Mine work. __________________ 72 Chevy short stepside 350/350 tilt, vintage air a/c sunset Orange Metallic paint Early Classic 2.5/4 drop eagle series 211 wheels

03-20-2006, 07:47 PM	#8
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? Where's the best place to egt these belts? Are you guys going to a Chevy delaer? __________________ 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!

03-20-2006, 08:05 PM	#9
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? local salvage yard would be cheaper than a dealer.

03-20-2006, 08:26 PM	#10
yank Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Meridian, Ms. Posts: 244	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? Gman69 got me a set of belts out the junk yard for $20. Not sure what the dealer gets but I bet it is high. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB Go ahead chance it........Columbus did!!! Steve (Chitlin) Bacon My DIY Shop http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mpalmiter/shop/

11-17-2006, 01:29 AM	#12
70ChevyChris Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 20	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? What ever came of this thread, lap belts scare the heck out of me and I want shoulder belts. Are there retractables that work or do I need to go to the non-retract with the chrome aircraft buckles?

11-17-2006, 08:20 AM	#13
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? I used the shoulder setup from a 84 suburban front seat. I'm thinking all full size gm trucks from that era will work. All I did was bend the mounting bracket to the angle of the floor. Then they just bolted right in. Board member "centless" did the same thing on his truck. Gave me that idea. Works great.... steve __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

11-17-2006, 09:34 AM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: Lap belts to shoulder belts? I got mine and I think Yank has same ones, from the 88-98 Silverado/C1500. They work great, although finding them in a yard maybe difficult as most yards won't sell them to you. I think they are not supposed to resell/used them becuase of some law. Most places I know, they cut them up as the vehicles arrive. And yes, the dealer wants ALLOT for them. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 11-17-2006 at 09:34 AM.



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