Seat Belt Compatibility - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cLaWz · 11-12-2009, 10:19 PM

I did a search the best I could (built in seems to be disabled) but could not find solid info. Has there been anything compiled on seat belts and which models/years are direct bolt ins?

I need to find a replacement belt assembly for my truck to get it inspected and on the road. Local yard has a ton of belts from newer Chevys but none (that aren't cut >

) that have the exact same retractor as my current setup.

Anyone have any good info? Would prefer a direct bolt in without any fab work if at all possible.

Wild83C10 · 11-12-2009, 10:28 PM

I believe you can just bolt these in. I have seen others do it, and I will most likely buy a set.

http://www.gemstreetrods.com/seat_be...gundy_soft.jpg

ShowSS12 · 11-12-2009, 11:09 PM

I just have my stock seat belts rewebed

thrtsxchambers · 11-12-2009, 11:30 PM

That looks like the belts I put in my truck. I found mine from jcwitney for about $90. I looked at redoing mine but most people don't want to and put your life in their hands if something fails, plus my retractor was not working properly so bought new ones.

GMC91 · 11-12-2009, 11:36 PM

I was wandering if a set out of the 90 model trucks would work?

thrtsxchambers · 11-12-2009, 11:39 PM

Not sure but I know most junkyards won't sell seatbelts due to safety reasons.

flamingbig10 · 11-13-2009, 12:00 AM

79-87 regular cabs

TexasJeff · 11-13-2009, 08:31 AM

I just put a set like Wild83C10 shows in his link, they work pretty good. When pulling out they tend to lock if you don't pull in the correct direction. You can see by ther pic that they fit really well in the same place the factory one sit.

Pyrotechnic · 11-13-2009, 04:18 PM

I tried some of the universal ones and didn't like them. The retractor didn't have the cojones to pull the seat belt back in, I had to feed it back in. I ended up sending them back. Of course there's probably several different brands, the ones I got were from LMC.

Also, the dual retractor setup these trucks come with is a luxury. Only luxury cars or convertibles have them these days. This allows you to put the seat belt on with one hand. GMT800 trucks do pretty well with a single retractor setup (seat belts are integrated into the seat), but for the belt routing on our trucks the dual retractor setup is just nice to have.

I'd love to get mine rebuilt and rewebbed but I can't find a place that will do it. Those of you with rewebbed belts, where are you getting this done and how much did it cost ?

sebasalmeida · 11-16-2009, 10:17 PM

i am in fort lauderdale, i wanna get sit belts for my truck chevrolet c10 1978, i live in ecuador and i am gg back on the 30th... can someone help me with this??? i also wanna get the back lights.

11-12-2009, 10:19 PM	#1
cLaWz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 61	Seat Belt Compatibility I did a search the best I could (built in seems to be disabled) but could not find solid info. Has there been anything compiled on seat belts and which models/years are direct bolt ins? I need to find a replacement belt assembly for my truck to get it inspected and on the road. Local yard has a ton of belts from newer Chevys but none (that aren't cut > ) that have the exact same retractor as my current setup. Anyone have any good info? Would prefer a direct bolt in without any fab work if at all possible. __________________ 1983 C20 - "Project Do It Myself" Last edited by cLaWz; 11-12-2009 at 10:21 PM. Reason: Added picture of current setup.

11-12-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility I believe you can just bolt these in. I have seen others do it, and I will most likely buy a set. http://www.gemstreetrods.com/seat_be...gundy_soft.jpg __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

11-12-2009, 11:09 PM	#3
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility I just have my stock seat belts rewebed __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

11-12-2009, 11:30 PM	#4
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility That looks like the belts I put in my truck. I found mine from jcwitney for about $90. I looked at redoing mine but most people don't want to and put your life in their hands if something fails, plus my retractor was not working properly so bought new ones.

11-12-2009, 11:36 PM	#5
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility I was wandering if a set out of the 90 model trucks would work? __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

11-12-2009, 11:39 PM	#6
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility Not sure but I know most junkyards won't sell seatbelts due to safety reasons.

11-13-2009, 12:00 AM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility 79-87 regular cabs __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

11-13-2009, 08:31 AM	#8
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility I just put a set like Wild83C10 shows in his link, they work pretty good. When pulling out they tend to lock if you don't pull in the correct direction. You can see by ther pic that they fit really well in the same place the factory one sit. Attached Images __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

11-13-2009, 04:18 PM	#9
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility I tried some of the universal ones and didn't like them. The retractor didn't have the cojones to pull the seat belt back in, I had to feed it back in. I ended up sending them back. Of course there's probably several different brands, the ones I got were from LMC. Also, the dual retractor setup these trucks come with is a luxury. Only luxury cars or convertibles have them these days. This allows you to put the seat belt on with one hand. GMT800 trucks do pretty well with a single retractor setup (seat belts are integrated into the seat), but for the belt routing on our trucks the dual retractor setup is just nice to have. I'd love to get mine rebuilt and rewebbed but I can't find a place that will do it. Those of you with rewebbed belts, where are you getting this done and how much did it cost ? __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

11-16-2009, 10:17 PM	#10
sebasalmeida Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: guayaquil Posts: 5	Re: Seat Belt Compatibility i am in fort lauderdale, i wanna get sit belts for my truck chevrolet c10 1978, i live in ecuador and i am gg back on the 30th... can someone help me with this??? i also wanna get the back lights.



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