3 Person 67-68 seat belts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scotts72heavyhalf · 08-30-2015, 01:03 PM

I picked up these seat belts the other day and I have a few questions. So first off are these 67-68 or only 67? Second is that do I have a full set here? It appears to have a center male end with buckle along with two retractors and two male straps. And I also have two buckles and two more male straps but with no retractors. I had thought that in 67 they only came with 2 person seat belts but I'm really not sure what I have here and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance guys and gals!

scotts72heavyhalf · 08-30-2015, 01:04 PM

Center piece?

sboris · 08-30-2015, 03:42 PM

First, im sure they are 67 only and guessing since there's enough for 2 seats they're out of a suburban or blazer maybe?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-30-2015, 04:23 PM

'67.
The '68 belts had the "GM" center button release, like the later years.
Not sure about the federal regulations, but it's possible that The Feds only required a pair of belts up front and other belts were optioned.
In 1968 Fed regs went into full force with all seats belted and flashers, side markers [reflectors] and running lights mandated.
A set of 5 or 6 belts would be from a Suburban, since Blazers didn't exist until the 1969 Model Year.

scotts72heavyhalf · 08-30-2015, 05:36 PM

Any ideas on what these belts are all worth?

Redline novdog · 08-30-2015, 06:18 PM

Not to highjack but, thanks for the info.My '67 belts look like yours only red. Didn't know they were '67 only. Thanks!

sboris · 08-31-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

'67.
The '68 belts had the "GM" center button release, like the later years.
Not sure about the federal regulations, but it's possible that The Feds only required a pair of belts up front and other belts were optioned.
In 1968 Fed regs went into full force with all seats belted and flashers, side markers [reflectors] and running lights mandated.
A set of 5 or 6 belts would be from a Suburban, since Blazers didn't exist until the 1969 Model Year.

Good call on the no blazer. Missed it. Yeah would say burb then. I like this belt style

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-01-2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sboris

Good call on the no blazer. Missed it. Yeah would say burb then. I like this belt style

I like 'em too. I have heard the type called 'aircraft seat belts', but the aviaton industry has moved on. Airliners use a belt buckle with more aluminum and the military has a much beefier pilot restraint system.

08-30-2015, 01:03 PM	#1
scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	3 Person 67-68 seat belts? I picked up these seat belts the other day and I have a few questions. So first off are these 67-68 or only 67? Second is that do I have a full set here? It appears to have a center male end with buckle along with two retractors and two male straps. And I also have two buckles and two more male straps but with no retractors. I had thought that in 67 they only came with 2 person seat belts but I'm really not sure what I have here and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance guys and gals! Attached Images __________________ Scotts72C10

08-30-2015, 01:04 PM	#2
scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	Re: 3 Person 67-68 seat belts? Center piece? Attached Images __________________ Scotts72C10

08-30-2015, 03:42 PM	#3
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: 3 Person 67-68 seat belts? First, im sure they are 67 only and guessing since there's enough for 2 seats they're out of a suburban or blazer maybe? __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

08-30-2015, 04:23 PM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,204	Re: 3 Person 67-68 seat belts? '67. The '68 belts had the "GM" center button release, like the later years. Not sure about the federal regulations, but it's possible that The Feds only required a pair of belts up front and other belts were optioned. In 1968 Fed regs went into full force with all seats belted and flashers, side markers [reflectors] and running lights mandated. A set of 5 or 6 belts would be from a Suburban, since Blazers didn't exist until the 1969 Model Year. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 08-30-2015 at 04:36 PM.

08-30-2015, 05:36 PM	#5
scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	Re: 3 Person 67-68 seat belts? Any ideas on what these belts are all worth? __________________ Scotts72C10

08-30-2015, 06:18 PM	#6
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: 3 Person 67-68 seat belts? Not to highjack but, thanks for the info.My '67 belts look like yours only red. Didn't know they were '67 only. Thanks! __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS



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