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into69z · 01-26-2011, 12:28 AM

I have some 67 buckles that I want to paint/restore. I'm sure someone has done this before and I was hoping for information and maybe some pictures of the finished item. Some questions I had were-can you take the buckle apart so that it can be painted or powder-coated? Can the "bow-tie" in the center be polished-will it polish up? What paint worked best and any tips that worked for you. I want to either polish the bow-tie or power coat the buckles dark blue and if I can't polish it, maybe powder coat the bow-tie in white.

weircc · 01-26-2011, 12:36 AM

x2

Newtz67 · 01-26-2011, 12:42 AM

I repainted mine about 12 yrs. ago. They are all chipped again though. I would definitely go with the powder coating.

**67sss** · 01-26-2011, 01:29 AM

ask Raguemoe, he said a guy in Canada restores 'em. He has a thread on the "parts" board.

Raguemoe · 01-26-2011, 02:18 AM

He only listed the newer style 68-72 w/plastic covers. I've been looking for a set of 67's for awhile. I saw some on ebay last year and I thought it was a mis-print, then after doing some research I found they were a 67 only belt, but someone got the ones on ebay! Maybe contact some of the guys on ebay that do the corvette & camaro seat belts and ask what they would charge.

into69z · 01-26-2011, 09:53 AM

Thanks for the info but I was hoping to do it myself. I thought it would be common for the 67 crowd.

custom1970 · 01-26-2011, 10:22 AM

what color are you wanting to change them to? Mine were originally green, i was changing the interior to Blue and couldn't afford new belts. So my wife suggested dying them. We put the entire belts, metal and all and boiled them in blue dye, took them out, wiped off all the metal and they were blue!! this was maybe 15 yrs ago and there still fine,FYI the color has never stained your hands or clothing.

67chevy1series · 01-26-2011, 11:08 AM

i have a set that retracts and the driver was painted red with spray paint ,and the plastic covers are gone if any of you want them iam gonna put them up for sale on the 67 72 parts board

into69z · 01-26-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custom1970

what color are you wanting to change them to? Mine were originally green, i was changing the interior to Blue and couldn't afford new belts. So my wife suggested dying them. We put the entire belts, metal and all and boiled them in blue dye, took them out, wiped off all the metal and they were blue!! this was maybe 15 yrs ago and there still fine,FYI the color has never stained your hands or clothing.

haha! going from teal to dark blue. I plan on having them re-webbed but the 67 buckles are the coolest looking IMHO. I just want to finish them off with some style......Steve

**John Fabris** · 01-26-2011, 03:06 PM

I had my 67 belts redone by snake-oil (online), they rewebbed, cleaned and resued gm lables, rechrome/painted buckles and anchors. pricey, but I am very happy with my belts.

custom1970 · 01-26-2011, 05:07 PM

[QUOTE=John Fabris;4440115]I had my 67 belts redone by snake-oil (online), they rewebbed, cleaned and resued gm lables, rechrome/painted buckles and anchors. pricey, but I am very happy with my belts

Wow, they do look really nice!!

into69z · 01-26-2011, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Fabris

I had my 67 belts redone by snake-oil (online), they rewebbed, cleaned and resued gm lables, rechrome/painted buckles and anchors. pricey, but I am very happy with my belts.

Thats what I was looking for -you should be proud of those they look great!

vman1213 · 04-29-2012, 08:52 PM

Just Curious How Much Was The Cost To Restore

**special-K** · 04-29-2012, 09:56 PM

www.ssnake-oyl.com

They will be glad to answer your questions.

01-26-2011, 12:28 AM	#1
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	how to restore 67 seat belt buckles I have some 67 buckles that I want to paint/restore. I'm sure someone has done this before and I was hoping for information and maybe some pictures of the finished item. Some questions I had were-can you take the buckle apart so that it can be painted or powder-coated? Can the "bow-tie" in the center be polished-will it polish up? What paint worked best and any tips that worked for you. I want to either polish the bow-tie or power coat the buckles dark blue and if I can't polish it, maybe powder coat the bow-tie in white. __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

01-26-2011, 12:36 AM	#2
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: how to restore 67 seat belt buckles x2

01-26-2011, 12:42 AM	#3
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: how to restore 67 seat belt buckles I repainted mine about 12 yrs. ago. They are all chipped again though. I would definitely go with the powder coating. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

01-26-2011, 01:29 AM	#4
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	Re: how to restore 67 seat belt buckles ask Raguemoe, he said a guy in Canada restores 'em. He has a thread on the "parts" board.

01-26-2011, 02:18 AM	#5
Raguemoe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highland CA Posts: 742	Re: how to restore 67 seat belt buckles He only listed the newer style 68-72 w/plastic covers. I've been looking for a set of 67's for awhile. I saw some on ebay last year and I thought it was a mis-print, then after doing some research I found they were a 67 only belt, but someone got the ones on ebay! Maybe contact some of the guys on ebay that do the corvette & camaro seat belts and ask what they would charge.

01-26-2011, 09:53 AM	#6
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: how to restore 67 seat belt buckles Thanks for the info but I was hoping to do it myself. I thought it would be common for the 67 crowd. __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

01-26-2011, 10:22 AM	#7
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 459	Re: how to restore 67 seat belt buckles what color are you wanting to change them to? Mine were originally green, i was changing the interior to Blue and couldn't afford new belts. So my wife suggested dying them. We put the entire belts, metal and all and boiled them in blue dye, took them out, wiped off all the metal and they were blue!! this was maybe 15 yrs ago and there still fine,FYI the color has never stained your hands or clothing.

01-26-2011, 11:08 AM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: how to restore 67 seat belt buckles i have a set that retracts and the driver was painted red with spray paint ,and the plastic covers are gone if any of you want them iam gonna put them up for sale on the 67 72 parts board Last edited by 67chevy1series; 01-26-2011 at 11:09 AM.

01-26-2011, 03:06 PM	#10
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: how to restore 67 seat belt buckles I had my 67 belts redone by snake-oil (online), they rewebbed, cleaned and resued gm lables, rechrome/painted buckles and anchors. pricey, but I am very happy with my belts. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

01-26-2011, 05:07 PM	#11
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 459	Re: how to restore 67 seat belt buckles [QUOTE=John Fabris;4440115]I had my 67 belts redone by snake-oil (online), they rewebbed, cleaned and resued gm lables, rechrome/painted buckles and anchors. pricey, but I am very happy with my belts Wow, they do look really nice!!

04-29-2012, 08:52 PM	#13
vman1213 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sanger CA Posts: 84	Re: how to restore 67 seat belt buckles Just Curious How Much Was The Cost To Restore

04-29-2012, 09:56 PM	#14
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