Will burb belts fit in a truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 11-03-2008, 08:35 PM

I'm in the process of changing interior color in my truck and it's just about impossible to find gray seat belts but it seems that Suburban seat belts are everywhere, does anyone know if they will fit? I'd look myself but the nearest junkyard is about an hour away, thanks for the help

**Captkaos** · 11-03-2008, 11:23 PM

Yes they will work (the front ones)

cochino12 · 11-03-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Yes they will work (the front ones)

Great, thanks for the info

Adam

bigblock73 · 11-03-2008, 11:35 PM

After looking at the belts in the Suburban I parted out, the belt bracketry changed...how it bolted to the floor. Burbs have a flatter floor than the trucks, and I am pretty sure that is where the difference lies. I don't think they are identical...something you might want to look at a little closer before your purchase. Let me know what you find out if you don't mind.

cochino12 · 11-03-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

After looking at the belts in the Suburban I parted out, the belt bracketry changed...how it bolted to the floor. Burbs have a flatter floor than the trucks, and I am pretty sure that is where the difference lies. I don't think they are identical...something you might want to look at a little closer before your purchase. Let me know what you find out if you don't mind.

I'm picking up a set tomorrow I think, I'll post some pics when I get them installed (hopefully ha)

cochino12 · 11-11-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

After looking at the belts in the Suburban I parted out, the belt bracketry changed...how it bolted to the floor. Burbs have a flatter floor than the trucks, and I am pretty sure that is where the difference lies. I don't think they are identical...something you might want to look at a little closer before your purchase. Let me know what you find out if you don't mind.

They dont fit, looks like the floor curves up on the truck cab and does the opposite in the burb. Oh well, I ended up just ordering some gray universal belts.

bigblock73 · 11-11-2008, 11:01 AM

I kind of thought so, I was going to take pics for stepside454...but he'll see this and know for sure now.

stepside454 · 11-11-2008, 11:14 AM

TYTY. I havent decided what I want to do yet

Pyrotechnic · 11-11-2008, 12:23 PM

Is there anyway that bracketry could be changed ? My seat belts are looking pretty worn.

What are the options for decent looking seat belts for our trucks ?

cochino12 · 11-11-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Is there anyway that bracketry could be changed ? My seat belts are looking pretty worn.

What are the options for decent looking seat belts for our trucks ?

I talked to the people at autoloc and they told me these would fit

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=120326699016

I should have them today or tomorrow, I'll post some pictures if they fit.

stepside454 · 11-11-2008, 12:46 PM

Yea, let us know Id like to see them

cochino12 · 11-11-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stepside454

Yea, let us know Id like to see them

Looks like the belts will work just fine, I am still waiting for the anchor brackets to show up or you could just use a small peice of angle iron. Sorry these pictures suck I cant seem to find my camera right now. I'll post some better pictures in a day or two

Adam

impalamark · 11-11-2008, 08:52 PM

I just bent the brackets a little to make 'em fit
Mark

cochino12 · 11-11-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by impalamark

I just bent the brackets a little to make 'em fit
Mark

Really? it looked like the mounting hole of the burban belt was too far toward the retracting part of the belt? Would you mind taking a couple pics of how they look mounted in the truck?

impalamark · 11-12-2008, 08:45 PM

I will try to get a photo for you but long and short of it
it put bolt through hole on bracket attached to seat belt
and screw down tight . not sure of the alignment
issue you a talking about . these were belts out of a 1988
suburban going into a 84 pick up. the belt bracket had a bit of
a bend in the middle and I hammer /bent it flatter
Mark

**old Rusty C10** · 11-13-2008, 12:04 AM

not to hijack here but i wonder if there would be the same problem from blazer seat belts to a pickup

cochino12 · 11-13-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

not to hijack here but i wonder if there would be the same problem from blazer seat belts to a pickup

blazer belts dont attach to the floor

copperchevy · 11-13-2008, 02:00 PM

Some upholstery shops can replace the webbing in the retractors.

84 400 · 11-13-2008, 04:29 PM

Yeah it is a crappy situation. Burban belts don't fit and nor do blazer. I have tried both with no luck. The prices on black pickup seat belts ARE CRAZY. people are getting 150 plus for used belts. My local junkyard that I like has crushed all the 73-87 and the other one wants 60 for a set............ I guess that is why my truck has one red and one tan belt with an all new black and grey interior.

11-03-2008, 08:35 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Will burb belts fit in a truck? I'm in the process of changing interior color in my truck and it's just about impossible to find gray seat belts but it seems that Suburban seat belts are everywhere, does anyone know if they will fit? I'd look myself but the nearest junkyard is about an hour away, thanks for the help __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 11-03-2008 at 08:39 PM.

11-03-2008, 11:23 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? Yes they will work (the front ones) __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-03-2008, 11:35 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? After looking at the belts in the Suburban I parted out, the belt bracketry changed...how it bolted to the floor. Burbs have a flatter floor than the trucks, and I am pretty sure that is where the difference lies. I don't think they are identical...something you might want to look at a little closer before your purchase. Let me know what you find out if you don't mind. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-11-2008, 11:01 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? I kind of thought so, I was going to take pics for stepside454...but he'll see this and know for sure now. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-11-2008, 11:14 AM	#8
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? TYTY. I havent decided what I want to do yet __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

11-11-2008, 12:23 PM	#9
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? Is there anyway that bracketry could be changed ? My seat belts are looking pretty worn. What are the options for decent looking seat belts for our trucks ? __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

11-11-2008, 12:46 PM	#11
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? Yea, let us know Id like to see them __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

11-11-2008, 08:52 PM	#13
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? I just bent the brackets a little to make 'em fit Mark __________________ the avatar was my 62 I owned for 27 years 84 chevy short short bed black 84 gmc long bed copper/ buckskin 88 chevy k5 blazer white Life's short make the most of it Mark aka impalmark

11-12-2008, 08:45 PM	#15
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? I will try to get a photo for you but long and short of it it put bolt through hole on bracket attached to seat belt and screw down tight . not sure of the alignment issue you a talking about . these were belts out of a 1988 suburban going into a 84 pick up. the belt bracket had a bit of a bend in the middle and I hammer /bent it flatter Mark __________________ the avatar was my 62 I owned for 27 years 84 chevy short short bed black 84 gmc long bed copper/ buckskin 88 chevy k5 blazer white Life's short make the most of it Mark aka impalmark Last edited by impalamark; 11-12-2008 at 08:51 PM.

11-13-2008, 12:04 AM	#16
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? not to hijack here but i wonder if there would be the same problem from blazer seat belts to a pickup __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-13-2008, 02:00 PM	#18
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? Some upholstery shops can replace the webbing in the retractors. __________________ Mexican

11-13-2008, 04:29 PM	#19
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Will burb belts fit in a truck? Yeah it is a crappy situation. Burban belts don't fit and nor do blazer. I have tried both with no luck. The prices on black pickup seat belts ARE CRAZY. people are getting 150 plus for used belts. My local junkyard that I like has crushed all the 73-87 and the other one wants 60 for a set............ I guess that is why my truck has one red and one tan belt with an all new black and grey interior. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out



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