Guys with 80's pickups I need help... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigRed76 · 02-14-2011, 01:17 AM

I just picked up a set of early 80's black seatbelts to put in my '76, and after trying to install them I have realized they aren't gonna fit without drilling new holes.

Does anyone have an 80's pickup/cab that has no seatbelts in it right now so that I can see how far away the holes are from the weatherstripping??

**old Rusty C10** · 02-14-2011, 11:31 AM

anyone?

allengator · 02-14-2011, 11:42 AM

"Rare does not always mean desirable...It's rare that I crap my pants, but it's usually not desirable. "

Usually?

81c10 · 02-14-2011, 11:02 PM

Usually.

*87 chevy silverado* · 02-14-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allengator

"Rare does not always mean desirable...It's rare that I crap my pants, but it's usually not desirable. "

Usually?

wow i haven seen that in awhile.......try stitch he has an 84 that might be some help

ElGracho · 02-15-2011, 12:16 AM

If nobody else gets back before I can, I've got a bare cab in the shop and will take a pic tomorrow.

BigRed76 · 02-15-2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElGracho

If nobody else gets back before I can, I've got a bare cab in the shop and will take a pic tomorrow.

That would be much appreciated.
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Jonboy · 02-15-2011, 09:34 AM

I'm curious too. I need to do this when I get my truck back.

motornut · 02-15-2011, 10:58 AM

may have one...

Jonboy · 02-15-2011, 11:22 AM

From what I can tell, the holes will still be on the raised portion of the floor. The only part that is going to suck is the right side is on top of the fuel tank. I was going to use a grade 8 nut and bolt with a large washer as a backing to keep it from pulling through. It looked like it is over an inch away from the original hole.

ElGracho · 02-15-2011, 11:58 PM

Here are the pics I just took. 1986, automatic, low hump, regular cab. First picture is drivers side. You can see that the floor is kinda flattened for the seatbelt mechanism and from the "lip" behind the flattened part, it is 4" on center from the pinch weld where the weather strip attaches to the seat belt hole. The hole is about 2" forward of the lip.

Picture #2 is the passenger side, dimensions are the same.

bowtiebuilder · 02-16-2011, 01:30 AM

I got a measurement of 3- 5/8? My truck is an 80

BigRed76 · 02-20-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElGracho

Here are the pics I just took. 1986, automatic, low hump, regular cab. First picture is drivers side. You can see that the floor is kinda flattened for the seatbelt mechanism and from the "lip" behind the flattened part, it is 4" on center from the pinch weld where the weather strip attaches to the seat belt hole. The hole is about 2" forward of the lip.

Picture #2 is the passenger side, dimensions are the same.

The hole on my '76 is 2 3/4" on center from where you measured, and my hole is located underneath where your tape measure is...

02-14-2011, 01:17 AM	#1
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Guys with 80's pickups I need help... I just picked up a set of early 80's black seatbelts to put in my '76, and after trying to install them I have realized they aren't gonna fit without drilling new holes. Does anyone have an 80's pickup/cab that has no seatbelts in it right now so that I can see how far away the holes are from the weatherstripping?? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

02-14-2011, 11:42 AM	#3
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: Guys with 80's pickups I need help... "Rare does not always mean desirable...It's rare that I crap my pants, but it's usually not desirable. " Usually? __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

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02-15-2011, 12:16 AM	#6
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	Re: Guys with 80's pickups I need help... If nobody else gets back before I can, I've got a bare cab in the shop and will take a pic tomorrow. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

02-15-2011, 09:34 AM	#8
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02-14-2011, 11:31 AM	#2
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02-15-2011, 11:22 AM	#10
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Guys with 80's pickups I need help... From what I can tell, the holes will still be on the raised portion of the floor. The only part that is going to suck is the right side is on top of the fuel tank. I was going to use a grade 8 nut and bolt with a large washer as a backing to keep it from pulling through. It looked like it is over an inch away from the original hole. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

02-15-2011, 11:58 PM	#11
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	Re: Guys with 80's pickups I need help... Here are the pics I just took. 1986, automatic, low hump, regular cab. First picture is drivers side. You can see that the floor is kinda flattened for the seatbelt mechanism and from the "lip" behind the flattened part, it is 4" on center from the pinch weld where the weather strip attaches to the seat belt hole. The hole is about 2" forward of the lip. Picture #2 is the passenger side, dimensions are the same. Attached Images __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

02-16-2011, 01:30 AM	#12
bowtiebuilder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: gallipolis ohio Posts: 25	Re: Guys with 80's pickups I need help... I got a measurement of 3- 5/8? My truck is an 80



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