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06-27-2014, 07:21 PM
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Used OEM Seat Belts??
I am in need of seat belts for my 67 stepside. I have a factory bench seat in it and wanted to stick with OEM belts. I found a good source for OEM 67-72 parts. They have several pairs of used OEM seat belts in.
Would you guys buy stock OEM belts used if they look to be in good condition or should I buy new belts from LMC or another aftermarket company?  Thanks |
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06-27-2014, 07:59 PM
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Re: Used OEM Seat Belts??
A lot of people do. I dont trust 47 year old belts to hold me though. It would be nice to find someone to "re-belt" them.
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06-27-2014, 08:23 PM
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Re: Used OEM Seat Belts??
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So I can take the used OEM ones and re-belt them? Do you have more details about re-belting them? Thanks |
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06-27-2014, 08:29 PM
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Re: Used OEM Seat Belts??
There's lots of companies that do seat belt restoration, and just new belts if that's all you need, it's not cheap though. I noticed that Brothers is now carrying a lap belt set that looks just like an OEM set, black only. If you want the original look that might be a good option. I have a set at being restored by Ssnake Oyl in Tyler Texas, if I could have used black I would have gotten the Brothers set.
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06-27-2014, 08:45 PM
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Re: Used OEM Seat Belts??
Do the 67 stepsides have lap belts or shoulder belts? It looks like there is a spot to mount a shoulder belt in my cab.
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06-27-2014, 08:49 PM
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Re: Used OEM Seat Belts??
Shoulder belts were an option, very rare, used sets going for about $400 for just the two piece shoulder portion. They are a real pain to use, basically two seat belts to put on and take off (lap and shoulder). If you want the safety of a modern three point system they can be had from numerous vendors.
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06-28-2014, 08:30 AM
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Re: Used OEM Seat Belts??
Inspect belts. No frays,cuts,or abrasion marks? They are good to go.
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06-28-2014, 08:37 AM
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Re: Used OEM Seat Belts??
Like Special-K said if they don't have any cuts or tears in them they are fine.
Why would you think they were bad? The material doesn't weaken unless it's been damaged somehow.
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06-28-2014, 11:27 AM
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