Seatbelts?

[El Jay]

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

I don't think used is a good idea either, thanks for the advice. I am looking for something maybe a little more interesting than stock, but my budget wont allow for much. Even the stock ones are $80

What's your life worth?

[LuckyHenriksen]

Thats not what I meant. If the stock ones are $80, then I might as well spend 20 more and get some cool ones from Corbeau or Simpson

[El Jay]

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Thats not what I meant. If the stock ones are $80, then I might as well spend 20 more and get some cool ones from Corbeau or Simpson

Okay.
Your point is well taken.

That's the problem with the written word, rather than face to face B.S.'ing among friends.

[LuckyHenriksen]

Originally Posted by El Jay

Okay.
Your point is well taken.

That's the problem with the written word, rather than face to face B.S.'ing among friends.

Ya man i get ya. I totally understand where your comming from, your life is worth so much more than $80 seat belts

[hounddogs!]

I found a '94 Olds 98 that gave up its 3-point belts and one lap belt. The thing I liked here was that you get the receivers with the GM mark of excellence badge.

Regarding the one-time use--I haven't found anything in SAE specs or NTSB journals that recommends replacing belts after impact. There are several references to child seats that essentially say "If everything works properly, the seat is safe to reuse." Honestly, I think GM would do more to ensure that their webbing suppliers meet SAE designs than Juliano's would.

As easy as the replacement would be, I would think that every body shop in the world would have been clamoring to charge customers $500 for new belts after any collision. Anybody out there know the insurance companies' opinion on replacing belts?

[El Jay]

Originally Posted by hounddogs!

I found a '94 Olds 98 that gave up its 3-point belts and one lap belt. The thing I liked here was that you get the receivers with the GM mark of excellence badge.

Regarding the one-time use--I haven't found anything in SAE specs or NTSB journals that recommends replacing belts after impact. There are several references to child seats that essentially say "If everything works properly, the seat is safe to reuse." Honestly, I think GM would do more to ensure that their webbing suppliers meet SAE designs than Juliano's would.

As easy as the replacement would be, I would think that every body shop in the world would have been clamoring to charge customers $500 for new belts after any collision. Anybody out there know the insurance companies' opinion on replacing belts?

I don't remember where I got that tidbit of info about the 1 time use because it was probably before you were born.

And, quite frankly, I would love for somebody to prove me wrong.

But, until then, I'll not take the chances.

I'm NOT trying to get into a pissing contest with you, or anybody else; I just don't want to see anybody killed, or worse, because of a belt failure.

Vaya con Dios.

El Jay

[caja_larga]

http://www.gotbelts.com/rechlilelaps.html

here is some I found. Cheap shipping.
Chevy29267truck.Care to share?

[big_al_71]

I got mine from Classic Parts and they are great....

[LuckyHenriksen]

I have been scopin' these from Corbeau, they look interesting. They are like a race harness and a stock belt combined. Im not sure how they work or if they fit our trucks. I need to call and ask. I wonder if they would be comfortable for a DD...