1972 c10 seat belts

[papsoldblue72]

Was there a option for shoulder harnesses?? My truck was purchased new in 72 by my grandfather and I noticed up in the back top of the cab is plugged holes that looks like it could be for a shoulder harnesses... Just wondering because I have never seen any and I dont recall seeing any for sale in the lmc book.....

[flashed]

They were optional .

[Stocker]

I have never seen any original ones and I suspect they were rare as hen's teeth. There are some good aftermarket shoulder belts available and they use the anchor point under that plastic plug.

[FirstOwner69]

As Stocker said, they are a very rare option. They are almost like another set of lap belts but with the male ends attached to the B pillars. Below are pictures of a set (with some spare parts in the center) and the page from the Assembly Manual showing the installation.

[papsoldblue72]

Thanks guys for the info...... anyone know where to get some??

[FirstOwner69]

With a bit of ingenuity you could clone some from lap belts. Start reading this thread at post 16. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455323 Tough part is the boots.

If not concerned about originality, you can buy new 3-point style on the parts board. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657298

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

If not concerned about originality, you can buy new 3-point style on the parts board. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657298

That's where I bought mine. Close enough to original for me.

https://www.mattsclassicbowties.com/ also has some popular belts.

I haven't checked but I bet there are other aftermarket suppliers with 'em.