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**JJorgensen52** · 08-14-2010, 07:00 PM

This is just a teaser for now, away on business and won't be installing until next week .... but anyway.

I wanted to go to three points for safety in my '69, but I really dislike the look of the aftermarket styles, particularly the buckles.

So I went out on a limb and I called Seatbelt Solutions (www.seatbeltsolutions.com) out of Jupiter, FL.

I sent them a set of my original buckles, and this is what just came back in the mail:

Bolts to original mounting points, uses aftermarket retractors and has correct 3 panel webbing. Total cost, with shipping both ways and buying buckles at the junkyard, $245. Would have been $30 less, but I had them go ahead and replace my buckle covers, pushbuttons and springs as well. Turnaround time was about 1 week. Definitely recommend these guys, for this kind of stuff or refurbishing. Quality is excellent. They even included the shoulder bolts for the upper harness bracket.

Needless to say, I'm way happy with these and can't wait to get some installed pics!

**JDL** · 08-14-2010, 07:13 PM

They look great now to see them instaled

Sinister · 08-14-2010, 07:18 PM

Very nice!

FLEET72 · 08-14-2010, 11:03 PM

Aren't the buckles supposed to be on the inside(short non-adjustable belts) and the inserts on the retractors?

They do look good though.

**JJorgensen52** · 08-15-2010, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLEET72

Aren't the buckles supposed to be on the inside(short non-adjustable belts) and the inserts on the retractors?

They do look good though.

Normally this is the case, yes. In the later GM belts the inserts are adjustable and can slide, while the buckles are fixed. Since our buckles are the adjustable part, they simply reversed the positions.

Field and Son · 08-15-2010, 12:40 AM

They do look nice, and safety has to be a priority at all costs especially with family and children riding in our trucks.

CheyenneShop · 08-15-2010, 02:09 AM

those look great, can't wait to see install

**JJorgensen52** · 11-04-2010, 11:40 PM

Well, after much job-created delay, I finally got these suckers installed the other night. A few photos for all to enjoy.

I can't say if they would actually fit in the factory mount points, since both of my outer floor pans long since were hack repaired and I just located them as close to the rear of the cab as possible then reinforced the floor.

**JJorgensen52** · 11-10-2010, 01:20 PM

Since I've recently found out that factory shoulder harnesses were actually available, does anyone have a pic of a truck with factory belts?

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-11-2010, 06:55 PM

cool!

08-14-2010, 07:00 PM	#1
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	A new take on 3 points updated with install pics This is just a teaser for now, away on business and won't be installing until next week .... but anyway. I wanted to go to three points for safety in my '69, but I really dislike the look of the aftermarket styles, particularly the buckles. So I went out on a limb and I called Seatbelt Solutions (www.seatbeltsolutions.com) out of Jupiter, FL. I sent them a set of my original buckles, and this is what just came back in the mail: Bolts to original mounting points, uses aftermarket retractors and has correct 3 panel webbing. Total cost, with shipping both ways and buying buckles at the junkyard, $245. Would have been $30 less, but I had them go ahead and replace my buckle covers, pushbuttons and springs as well. Turnaround time was about 1 week. Definitely recommend these guys, for this kind of stuff or refurbishing. Quality is excellent. They even included the shoulder bolts for the upper harness bracket. Needless to say, I'm way happy with these and can't wait to get some installed pics! __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder) Last edited by JJorgensen52; 11-10-2010 at 01:19 PM.

08-14-2010, 07:13 PM	#2
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	Re: A new take on 3 points They look great now to see them instaled __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

08-14-2010, 07:18 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: A new take on 3 points Very nice! __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-14-2010, 11:03 PM	#4
FLEET72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 521	Re: A new take on 3 points Aren't the buckles supposed to be on the inside(short non-adjustable belts) and the inserts on the retractors? They do look good though. __________________ Oscar '72 Shortbed Fleetside '95 Jimmy 4X4 '69 GMC Custom Camper

08-15-2010, 12:40 AM	#6
Field and Son Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 425	Re: A new take on 3 points They do look nice, and safety has to be a priority at all costs especially with family and children riding in our trucks.

08-15-2010, 02:09 AM	#7
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: A new take on 3 points those look great, can't wait to see install __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

11-04-2010, 11:40 PM	#8
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: A new take on 3 points Well, after much job-created delay, I finally got these suckers installed the other night. A few photos for all to enjoy. I can't say if they would actually fit in the factory mount points, since both of my outer floor pans long since were hack repaired and I just located them as close to the rear of the cab as possible then reinforced the floor. __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder) Last edited by JJorgensen52; 11-05-2010 at 12:11 AM.

11-10-2010, 01:20 PM	#9
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: A new take on 3 points Since I've recently found out that factory shoulder harnesses were actually available, does anyone have a pic of a truck with factory belts? __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

11-11-2010, 06:55 PM	#10
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,496	Re: A new take on 3 points cool!



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