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35boulder · 06-02-2016, 10:37 AM

I'm getting ready to install my new seatlbelts from Morris. Am I correct in assuming that I will need to remove the bench seat to do this? Thanks

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-02-2016, 10:46 AM

I've only removed the re tractor belts, and that was with the seat in...3/16" head bolt and washer. I have the "luxury" of pulling everything, so the bench is coming out anyway. But, looks to me that no, you do not have to pull the seat. That is, unless your arms are shorter than 1.5'.

joeydurango · 06-02-2016, 11:51 PM

I just installed my Morris belts without pulling the bench. It is definitely possible. But I won't say it was easy... a bit of contortionist posturing is necessary, and it helps to have a ratchet with very fine engagement for the bolts under the seat. A U-joint socket adapter helps too. Finally, make sure you PB Blaster the heck out of the seat belt bolts under the floor of the cab before you begin - sure makes it a lot easier to thread them out without fighting them every bit of the way.

35boulder · 06-03-2016, 11:13 AM

Thanks to you both for your answers and hints.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 06-03-2016, 01:16 PM

I don't know about Morris belts, but I put my GM belts in my 70 with the seat in, slid all the way forward, and the gas tank in. Like mentioned, a fine tooth ratchet will be your friend. It was not bad, as I lubed the holes and cleaned the bolt threads with a wire wheel, and then lubed the bolt threads too. Good luck, post some pics before and after the install.

joeydurango · 06-03-2016, 01:43 PM

Haha! Didn't even think to try sliding the seat forward. That might have helped.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-03-2016, 07:19 PM

I was introduced to an adjustable bench just last week. It hasn't worked since I bought it (1989)..........Very cool, only I'll be pulling the bench soon.

I couldn't seem to start my LH retract without a 13/16" wrench, which happened to be the only one I didn't have. $3 for an old thorsen combination at the local pawn shop.

06-02-2016, 10:37 AM	#1
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,380	Seat Belt Install I'm getting ready to install my new seatlbelts from Morris. Am I correct in assuming that I will need to remove the bench seat to do this? Thanks

06-02-2016, 10:46 AM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,205	Re: Seat Belt Install I've only removed the re tractor belts, and that was with the seat in...3/16" head bolt and washer. I have the "luxury" of pulling everything, so the bench is coming out anyway. But, looks to me that no, you do not have to pull the seat. That is, unless your arms are shorter than 1.5'. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

06-02-2016, 11:51 PM	#3
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: Seat Belt Install I just installed my Morris belts without pulling the bench. It is definitely possible. But I won't say it was easy... a bit of contortionist posturing is necessary, and it helps to have a ratchet with very fine engagement for the bolts under the seat. A U-joint socket adapter helps too. Finally, make sure you PB Blaster the heck out of the seat belt bolts under the floor of the cab before you begin - sure makes it a lot easier to thread them out without fighting them every bit of the way. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

06-03-2016, 11:13 AM	#4
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,380	Re: Seat Belt Install Thanks to you both for your answers and hints.

06-03-2016, 01:16 PM	#5
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,266	Re: Seat Belt Install I don't know about Morris belts, but I put my GM belts in my 70 with the seat in, slid all the way forward, and the gas tank in. Like mentioned, a fine tooth ratchet will be your friend. It was not bad, as I lubed the holes and cleaned the bolt threads with a wire wheel, and then lubed the bolt threads too. Good luck, post some pics before and after the install. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

06-03-2016, 01:43 PM	#6
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: Seat Belt Install Haha! Didn't even think to try sliding the seat forward. That might have helped. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

06-03-2016, 07:19 PM	#7
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,205	Re: Seat Belt Install I was introduced to an adjustable bench just last week. It hasn't worked since I bought it (1989)..........Very cool, only I'll be pulling the bench soon. I couldn't seem to start my LH retract without a 13/16" wrench, which happened to be the only one I didn't have. $3 for an old thorsen combination at the local pawn shop. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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