Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 02-01-2009, 04:45 PM

I've always thought dyeing or cleaning seatbelts with harsh chemicals was a bad idea but had no idea that simply washing them in the dishwasher with soap was hard on them. According to the writer in post #12, it appears that is the case: http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=150303

Can anyone else verify this?

**El Jay** · 02-01-2009, 04:56 PM

Thanks for putting that up, Brad.
You very well may have just saved a life.

Larry

**fine69** · 02-01-2009, 05:14 PM

Seat belts? Whos uses them anyway?

67ChevyRedneck · 02-01-2009, 05:24 PM

I put new 3 point belts in my truck. I didn't like the thought of a face plant into the steering wheel or my wife's head hitting a steel dash.

EDIT:

CHILDHOOD FLASH BACK! My dad had an old jeep that just had lap belts in it. We went 4 wheeling in the snow when I was 11 or 12 and he bounced it hard across a ditch and I did a face plant into the dash. There was blood all over my shirt. My mom was pissed, but I had fun, I wanted to go again after it stopped bleeding

tcb-1 · 02-01-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fine69

Seat belts? Whos uses them anyway?

unfortunately, my face is dash bait right now.......

Ram-Man · 02-01-2009, 05:51 PM

I have always seen people selling used belts on ebay. My thought has always been that cloth that is 40+ years old has to have some breakdown. I will put new aftermarket belts in my truck when its done. Good post for everyone!

67ChevyRedneck · 02-01-2009, 06:06 PM

I've also been told/read that you shouldn't reuse seatbelts out of a vehicle that's been in a hard impact. That also goes for the Silverados/Tahoes, etc with the integrated seat belts.

ETsC10 · 02-01-2009, 09:30 PM

Thanks for the great post Brad.

I bought used belts (ivory, of all colors) and couldn't get them clean enough.
Now I know not to try any further and go the extra mile by buying new.

Who has quality seatbelts in an affordable range?

^^^ Whoops, there I go buttin' in on a different topic.

Sorry Brad, I'll start a new one...

cdowns · 02-01-2009, 10:01 PM

there's a reason that all major racing orginazations have date expirations on seatbelts// anybody whose really relying on 40year old belts to save them is quite the fool

see ten · 02-01-2009, 10:14 PM

I rappel with nylon rope using a nylon rappeling harness. They're only cleaned with the mildest of soap. They're also kept out of the light when not being used as UV rays play havoc on Nylon.

Christy's 54 had some really cool vintage seatbelts in it with aircraft type buckles when we got it....I had them rewebbed.

dfwright · 02-01-2009, 10:22 PM

Can someone recommend a good 3-point belt that will work in a '72 c10?

**Boog** · 02-01-2009, 11:25 PM

Also taken from that same thread is this.

There is a place here in East Texas that restores seat belts.last time I checked it was less than $200 to get all the belts replaced.You could even buy just the roll of belting if you wanted

For you guys who just have to have a "correct restoration" this might be of interest to you.

OLDIRON69 · 02-02-2009, 02:53 PM

The place is in Tyler TX, I can't remember the name to save my life but I bet Google would do the trick..

72BlckButy · 02-02-2009, 03:23 PM

Thanks for the info Brad!

OLDIRON69 · 02-02-2009, 03:38 PM

http://seatbeltrestoration.net/default.aspx

BB72CHEVKT · 02-02-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

http://seatbeltrestoration.net/default.aspx

Thanks,
I am gonna take my white belts out of the 72 there and see how much to rewebb them.

*project 67 sub* · 02-02-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

unfortunately, my face is dash bait right now.......

same here.....no seatbelts in my ride yet

Brad · 02-12-2009, 09:31 PM

btt

9teen69 · 02-15-2009, 07:49 PM

Let us know what they quote you - I need to get my white ones done too. Specially since I've dyed them and put them in the dishwasher

jbristo67 · 02-15-2009, 08:03 PM

I am going to put 3 point seatbelts in my truck so my wife will allow my son to ride in it.

**leddzepp** · 02-15-2009, 08:34 PM

I have re-dyed several sets and had no problems with them. I even used a set as straps to pull a big block engine and had no problems. I do not recommend using harsh chemicals to clean them however.

But, to each his own. If you are scared, then just replace them with newer ones.

9teen69 · 03-06-2009, 12:06 AM

Did anyone ever get a price? I have white and want to go with shoulders too.

02-01-2009, 04:56 PM	#2
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI Thanks for putting that up, Brad. You very well may have just saved a life. Larry __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

02-01-2009, 05:14 PM	#3
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI Seat belts? Whos uses them anyway? __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

02-01-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI I put new 3 point belts in my truck. I didn't like the thought of a face plant into the steering wheel or my wife's head hitting a steel dash. EDIT: CHILDHOOD FLASH BACK! My dad had an old jeep that just had lap belts in it. We went 4 wheeling in the snow when I was 11 or 12 and he bounced it hard across a ditch and I did a face plant into the dash. There was blood all over my shirt. My mom was pissed, but I had fun, I wanted to go again after it stopped bleeding __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-01-2009 at 05:44 PM.

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Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI I have always seen people selling used belts on ebay. My thought has always been that cloth that is 40+ years old has to have some breakdown. I will put new aftermarket belts in my truck when its done. Good post for everyone! __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

02-01-2009, 06:06 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI I've also been told/read that you shouldn't reuse seatbelts out of a vehicle that's been in a hard impact. That also goes for the Silverados/Tahoes, etc with the integrated seat belts. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-01-2009, 04:45 PM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI I've always thought dyeing or cleaning seatbelts with harsh chemicals was a bad idea but had no idea that simply washing them in the dishwasher with soap was hard on them. According to the writer in post #12, it appears that is the case: http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=150303 Can anyone else verify this? __________________ 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...

02-01-2009, 09:30 PM	#8
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI Thanks for the great post Brad. I bought used belts (ivory, of all colors) and couldn't get them clean enough. Now I know not to try any further and go the extra mile by buying new. Who has quality seatbelts in an affordable range? ^^^ Whoops, there I go buttin' in on a different topic. Sorry Brad, I'll start a new one... Last edited by ETsC10; 02-01-2009 at 09:59 PM.

02-01-2009, 10:01 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI there's a reason that all major racing orginazations have date expirations on seatbelts// anybody whose really relying on 40year old belts to save them is quite the fool __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-01-2009, 10:14 PM	#10
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI I rappel with nylon rope using a nylon rappeling harness. They're only cleaned with the mildest of soap. They're also kept out of the light when not being used as UV rays play havoc on Nylon. Christy's 54 had some really cool vintage seatbelts in it with aircraft type buckles when we got it....I had them rewebbed.

02-01-2009, 10:22 PM	#11
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI Can someone recommend a good 3-point belt that will work in a '72 c10?

02-01-2009, 11:25 PM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,104	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI Also taken from that same thread is this. There is a place here in East Texas that restores seat belts.last time I checked it was less than $200 to get all the belts replaced.You could even buy just the roll of belting if you wanted For you guys who just have to have a "correct restoration" this might be of interest to you. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-02-2009, 02:53 PM	#13
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI The place is in Tyler TX, I can't remember the name to save my life but I bet Google would do the trick.. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

02-02-2009, 03:23 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI Thanks for the info Brad! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-02-2009, 03:38 PM	#15
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI http://seatbeltrestoration.net/default.aspx __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

02-12-2009, 09:31 PM	#18
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI btt __________________ 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...



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02-15-2009, 07:49 PM	#19
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI Let us know what they quote you - I need to get my white ones done too. Specially since I've dyed them and put them in the dishwasher __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

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jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI I am going to put 3 point seatbelts in my truck so my wife will allow my son to ride in it. __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

02-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#21
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI I have re-dyed several sets and had no problems with them. I even used a set as straps to pull a big block engine and had no problems. I do not recommend using harsh chemicals to clean them however. But, to each his own. If you are scared, then just replace them with newer ones.

03-06-2009, 12:06 AM	#22
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Seatbelt cleaning & your safety...FYI Did anyone ever get a price? I have white and want to go with shoulders too. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

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