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cmkruse · 11-21-2015, 11:41 PM

Anyone know where I can find original type seat belts for a 72 pickup that has a saddle tan interior? I've seen a lot of seat belt sites but I don't know what style (push button/lift latch) or length (60/70) were originally installed in the truck. Any help or recommendations appreciated.

swamp rat · 11-22-2015, 12:21 AM

Go to the vendors page and contact some of them, I figure the ine that specialize in our trucks will have the answer.

Hutch · 11-22-2015, 02:15 AM

cmkruse
The original belts are year dated with a sewn on Tag and are push button
If it were me I would put an ad on the parts board for a WTB
You can search the Site with the Google box at the top of this page for "Original 1972 Seatbelts"

cmkruse · 11-22-2015, 12:19 PM

Okay, thanks guys. Good info. I'll see what I can find out.

davepl · 11-22-2015, 03:40 PM

When I had my Pontiac restored, both for safety and cosmetics they re-webbed them in the factory color and then transferred over the date tags (could be illegal, for all I know, but it looks nice and I have new belts).

So, worst case, if you can find the ends you can have new ones made in any color you like, but presumably not the cheapest solution.

cmkruse · 11-22-2015, 09:35 PM

Unfortunately for me the interior had been stripped out of the truck and I'm just trying to get it back to stock. I don't know what was there to begin with so i have no idea what to look for on the websites. Some have different lengths and different latches so I have a challenge on my hands. I saw a set for a 71 in the for sale forum but they were black and I'm looking for saddle brown. At least now I know that they had retractors and there were three sets. Before I just thought there were only two belts. Anyway thanks for the info. I'm learning a lot!

thanks
Craig

**biketopia** · 11-23-2015, 08:48 AM

My 71 only had two belts

dave`12 · 11-23-2015, 09:59 AM

I got my belts at LMC. They have original style and aftermarket, several colors. I got the cheap ones and they look good. Here is the link, and yes they have saddle.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=91

cmkruse · 11-23-2015, 09:40 PM

Dave'12, Thanks for the link. I forgot to check LMC before. I will order their OE replacement belts. NIce that they come with the hardware also.

Once again you forum gurus come thru for me. THANKS

11-21-2015, 11:41 PM	#1
cmkruse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 79	Seat Belt Help Anyone know where I can find original type seat belts for a 72 pickup that has a saddle tan interior? I've seen a lot of seat belt sites but I don't know what style (push button/lift latch) or length (60/70) were originally installed in the truck. Any help or recommendations appreciated. __________________ 49 Chevy Panel 235 cu in 72 Chevy Pickup 350 cu in (Friends Truck- Why did I volunteer) Thanks to all the forum gurus for their help past and present.

11-22-2015, 12:21 AM	#2
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Seat Belt Help Go to the vendors page and contact some of them, I figure the ine that specialize in our trucks will have the answer. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-22-2015, 02:15 AM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: Seat Belt Help cmkruse The original belts are year dated with a sewn on Tag and are push button If it were me I would put an ad on the parts board for a WTB You can search the Site with the Google box at the top of this page for "Original 1972 Seatbelts" __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-22-2015, 12:19 PM	#4
cmkruse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 79	Re: Seat Belt Help Okay, thanks guys. Good info. I'll see what I can find out. __________________ 49 Chevy Panel 235 cu in 72 Chevy Pickup 350 cu in (Friends Truck- Why did I volunteer) Thanks to all the forum gurus for their help past and present.

11-22-2015, 03:40 PM	#5
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Seat Belt Help When I had my Pontiac restored, both for safety and cosmetics they re-webbed them in the factory color and then transferred over the date tags (could be illegal, for all I know, but it looks nice and I have new belts). So, worst case, if you can find the ends you can have new ones made in any color you like, but presumably not the cheapest solution. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-22-2015, 09:35 PM	#6
cmkruse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 79	Re: Seat Belt Help Unfortunately for me the interior had been stripped out of the truck and I'm just trying to get it back to stock. I don't know what was there to begin with so i have no idea what to look for on the websites. Some have different lengths and different latches so I have a challenge on my hands. I saw a set for a 71 in the for sale forum but they were black and I'm looking for saddle brown. At least now I know that they had retractors and there were three sets. Before I just thought there were only two belts. Anyway thanks for the info. I'm learning a lot! thanks Craig __________________ 49 Chevy Panel 235 cu in 72 Chevy Pickup 350 cu in (Friends Truck- Why did I volunteer) Thanks to all the forum gurus for their help past and present.

11-23-2015, 08:48 AM	#7
biketopia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 1,105	Re: Seat Belt Help My 71 only had two belts __________________ 71 c-10 Long Bed, under the knife for a No Limit Engineering Wide Ride Chassis Pack and coil over static drop. 07 Silverado Classic 2wd 95 Camaro 427SBC/TH350

11-23-2015, 09:59 AM	#8
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 599	Re: Seat Belt Help I got my belts at LMC. They have original style and aftermarket, several colors. I got the cheap ones and they look good. Here is the link, and yes they have saddle. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=91 __________________ 1967 C-10 4-speed, 350v8

11-23-2015, 09:40 PM	#9
cmkruse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 79	Re: Seat Belt Help Dave'12, Thanks for the link. I forgot to check LMC before. I will order their OE replacement belts. NIce that they come with the hardware also. Once again you forum gurus come thru for me. THANKS __________________ 49 Chevy Panel 235 cu in 72 Chevy Pickup 350 cu in (Friends Truck- Why did I volunteer) Thanks to all the forum gurus for their help past and present.



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