Shoulder Harness set-up - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**7D2N** · 09-14-2007, 09:53 PM

Hello all,

I need to get seat belts in my blazer, I would like to try shoulder harness with the seat belts, so my guess is that I would need to mount the upper part of the belt to a bracket, tab or the side of roll bar or cage. just wondering if I any one is using shoulder belts. Great site and happy to be hear, Thanks you for any response.

7D2N

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-14-2007, 10:04 PM

1ST

From West TN

2ND With the top on there is a access point for shoulder belts,
obviously with it off a roll bar is pretty much your only option.

3RD

(Please post some pic's of your rig when you get a chance too)

**7D2N** · 09-14-2007, 11:04 PM

Thanks for the response,

Didn't know the holes in the side of top above the seat are for that, may go that route don't have a bar installed yet.

I'll try to figure out how to get pics and get them on, I'm sure this place is going to be great and I have learned plenty jut reading previous info. I'll have more questions for sure.

Thanks again

7D2n

bouncytruck · 09-14-2007, 11:13 PM

Welcome to the board from Seattle.

Several guys have installed late model seats with integrated belts/shoulder harnesses. There was at least one board member who created some custom brackets to mount shoulder straps to his roll bar. Either way, you'll need to make sure the floor is reinforced at the mounting points (if you have to create custom seat mounts and where the roll bar is bolted down.

k5hart · 09-15-2007, 10:25 AM

This maybe a dumb question, was there optional shoulder belts from the factory? If so, does anyone have a picture of them? Just curious since the holes are there. Why would Chevy put mounting holes for nothing.

Oh, and welcome to the board.

bouncytruck · 09-15-2007, 11:36 AM

I believe there was an option, but I've never seen them.

mister.freeze · 09-16-2007, 09:54 PM

Just somethjing I put together; works top on or off... (UH-60 Blackhawk harness)

72K5Blazer4x4 · 09-16-2007, 11:23 PM

I found an ad in Truck Builder Mag for retrofit shoulder harness.

There ad says they have harness for Chevy Truck, they may have something for a Blazer or can make one. May have to call the company, as their website only shows classic mustang.
www.ThreePointBelts.com

fun in dirt · 09-17-2007, 10:20 AM

I got mine from Wesco Performance. They have alot of options regarding style, colors, & mounting options. Either way you want...race style or more original looking. My opinion: I wouldn't go with the quick links mister.freeze has...Good idea, but I've seen too many of those things pull loose.
Don't have pics of mine on this computer at work, but will try & take some tonight & post tomorrow.

cstanley · 09-17-2007, 01:42 PM

i used '04 trailblazer seats with integrated belts. i love 'em, but similar seats from a late-model convertible would have been better (they would fold forward better for rear access...)

there are prolly pics around of my install, but couldn't find them on this machine...

fun in dirt · 09-18-2007, 09:52 AM

Here is where I anchored mine. The holes for the lap belt part were existing threaded holes that the eye bolt happened to go right through then I added a big fender washer to the back too. I had to drill a hole for the shoulder belt..this seemed to be a good spot being double floor thick there too (also added fender washer). The seats are out right now to avoid grinding/welding spark burns but you can get the idea.

**7D2N** · 09-18-2007, 10:31 PM

Thank you all,

I wouldn't have expected that much response, great options but I want to stay pretty much simple lap belt and over shoulder for driver and passenger.

If possible mount in the holes in the top.

Thanks
7D2N

If anyone can help me with posting pics, need help, I struck out again.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-19-2007, 09:59 AM

Go to the FAQ section and there are a couple posts listed in the Index to help you figure out how to post pics. If all else fells, pm me and I will get you my e-mail address and you can send them to me and I will get them posted for you.

**7D2N** · 09-25-2007, 08:42 PM

Thanks All,

looks like those set ups work awesome, want to stay pretty simple I'm so looking at some after market belts for close to stock application, can the shoulder mount part of the belt attach to this part of the top?

Thanks
7D2N

sandking · 09-25-2007, 11:21 PM

In my opinion, a seat belt SHOULD NOT be mounted to fiberglass or even sheet metal. You should have a solid mount.

**special-K** · 09-26-2007, 06:27 AM

Guys are using S10 belts in these year trucks to get shoulder straps.The factory ones were rare and rarer,now.This means...ka-ching!!Like $500,if you findthem and they`d be your color.I wonder if these vintage seat belt places,like SnakeOyl,could make a set.The originals used seperate buckles,kinda clunky.

**pound41** · 09-26-2007, 07:19 AM

My 69 Camaro has shoulder belts as an option. So has my parents 70 monte. I have never taken down either set. I would think if you really wanted a set that looked factory. They would be more available in those areas because more were built

09-14-2007, 09:53 PM	#1
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 670	Shoulder Harness set-up Hello all, I need to get seat belts in my blazer, I would like to try shoulder harness with the seat belts, so my guess is that I would need to mount the upper part of the belt to a bracket, tab or the side of roll bar or cage. just wondering if I any one is using shoulder belts. Great site and happy to be hear, Thanks you for any response. 7D2N

09-14-2007, 10:04 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up 1ST From West TN 2ND With the top on there is a access point for shoulder belts, obviously with it off a roll bar is pretty much your only option. 3RD (Please post some pic's of your rig when you get a chance too) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-14-2007, 11:04 PM	#3
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 670	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up Thanks for the response, Didn't know the holes in the side of top above the seat are for that, may go that route don't have a bar installed yet. I'll try to figure out how to get pics and get them on, I'm sure this place is going to be great and I have learned plenty jut reading previous info. I'll have more questions for sure. Thanks again 7D2n

09-14-2007, 11:13 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up Welcome to the board from Seattle. Several guys have installed late model seats with integrated belts/shoulder harnesses. There was at least one board member who created some custom brackets to mount shoulder straps to his roll bar. Either way, you'll need to make sure the floor is reinforced at the mounting points (if you have to create custom seat mounts and where the roll bar is bolted down. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-15-2007, 10:25 AM	#5
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up This maybe a dumb question, was there optional shoulder belts from the factory? If so, does anyone have a picture of them? Just curious since the holes are there. Why would Chevy put mounting holes for nothing. Oh, and welcome to the board. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

09-15-2007, 11:36 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up I believe there was an option, but I've never seen them. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-16-2007, 09:54 PM	#7
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 734	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up Just somethjing I put together; works top on or off... (UH-60 Blackhawk harness) Attached Images __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

09-16-2007, 11:23 PM	#8
72K5Blazer4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 39	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up I found an ad in Truck Builder Mag for retrofit shoulder harness. There ad says they have harness for Chevy Truck, they may have something for a Blazer or can make one. May have to call the company, as their website only shows classic mustang. www.ThreePointBelts.com Last edited by 72K5Blazer4x4; 09-16-2007 at 11:24 PM. Reason: forgot link

09-17-2007, 10:20 AM	#9
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,119	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up I got mine from Wesco Performance. They have alot of options regarding style, colors, & mounting options. Either way you want...race style or more original looking. My opinion: I wouldn't go with the quick links mister.freeze has...Good idea, but I've seen too many of those things pull loose. Don't have pics of mine on this computer at work, but will try & take some tonight & post tomorrow. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

09-17-2007, 01:42 PM	#10
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up i used '04 trailblazer seats with integrated belts. i love 'em, but similar seats from a late-model convertible would have been better (they would fold forward better for rear access...) there are prolly pics around of my install, but couldn't find them on this machine... Attached Images __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

09-18-2007, 09:52 AM	#11
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,119	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up Here is where I anchored mine. The holes for the lap belt part were existing threaded holes that the eye bolt happened to go right through then I added a big fender washer to the back too. I had to drill a hole for the shoulder belt..this seemed to be a good spot being double floor thick there too (also added fender washer). The seats are out right now to avoid grinding/welding spark burns but you can get the idea. Attached Images __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

09-18-2007, 10:31 PM	#12
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 670	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up Thank you all, I wouldn't have expected that much response, great options but I want to stay pretty much simple lap belt and over shoulder for driver and passenger. If possible mount in the holes in the top. Thanks 7D2N If anyone can help me with posting pics, need help, I struck out again. Last edited by 7D2N; 09-19-2007 at 07:02 PM.

09-19-2007, 09:59 AM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up Go to the FAQ section and there are a couple posts listed in the Index to help you figure out how to post pics. If all else fells, pm me and I will get you my e-mail address and you can send them to me and I will get them posted for you. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-25-2007, 08:42 PM	#14
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 670	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up Thanks All, looks like those set ups work awesome, want to stay pretty simple I'm so looking at some after market belts for close to stock application, can the shoulder mount part of the belt attach to this part of the top? Thanks 7D2N Attached Images

09-25-2007, 11:21 PM	#15
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up In my opinion, a seat belt SHOULD NOT be mounted to fiberglass or even sheet metal. You should have a solid mount. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE



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09-26-2007, 06:27 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up Guys are using S10 belts in these year trucks to get shoulder straps.The factory ones were rare and rarer,now.This means...ka-ching!!Like $500,if you findthem and they`d be your color.I wonder if these vintage seat belt places,like SnakeOyl,could make a set.The originals used seperate buckles,kinda clunky. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-26-2007, 07:19 AM	#17
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: Shoulder Harness set-up My 69 Camaro has shoulder belts as an option. So has my parents 70 monte. I have never taken down either set. I would think if you really wanted a set that looked factory. They would be more available in those areas because more were built

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