67-72 / 73-87 seatbelts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SWB** · 01-12-2024, 06:07 PM

Question. Will the 73 - 87 OEM retractable seatbelts fit in the 67-72 with the factory benchseat. Has anyone done it. Im looking for a tan set and 73 up i have more of a selection

**Getter-Done** · 01-12-2024, 09:23 PM

I do not know the Answer to your question.

This Lady that is a Member of the Forum,
Restores seatbelts.

The pictures in the thread (Speak for their self)

Here is a Link to her Restoration thread below.

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...highlight=tkcr

Maybe Her or another member can help you find the solution.

RustyPile · 01-14-2024, 01:19 AM

I went through the same seat belt dilemma about 2 years ago.. I wanted to replace the seatbelts only (no shoulder harness) with shoulder harness type. The problem I had was space for the retract system, particularly on the driver's side as I have the stock in cab fuel tank. There's just not enough room for those large square body retracts. The '73 up seatbelt only retracts will fit, but it's tight.. The square body belt/harness setup uses separate retract "spools" for the lap belt and shoulder strap. This makes for a very large assembly that will NOT fit between the seat and door. The fuel tank also interferes quite a bit on the driver's side.

If I remember correctly, the brand I used is Superior.. Obtained from of all places -- O'Reillys.

I finally found an aftermarket set that would fit after I fabricated mounting bracket that moved the mount about 3 inches forward of the stock mount.

**1970cstblazer** · 01-14-2024, 08:08 AM

I've seen guys use the belts from an '88-'98 GMT400 truck with good results.

**SWB** · 01-16-2024, 08:19 AM

Thanks for all your info. I was lucky enough to locate two partial 67-72 style sets to make one good saddle set

01-12-2024, 06:07 PM	#1
SWB Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jacksonville Illinois Posts: 180	67-72 / 73-87 seatbelts Question. Will the 73 - 87 OEM retractable seatbelts fit in the 67-72 with the factory benchseat. Has anyone done it. Im looking for a tan set and 73 up i have more of a selection __________________ K10 SWB. Orange/White 69 Ford F100 21K Actual Miles, 2nd owner in family since new *67 Chevy II RestoMod, Wilwood all around, Heights Pro G front sub,, Shockwave Air Ride, 383cu in etc..

01-12-2024, 09:23 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,318	Re: 67-72 / 73-87 seatbelts I do not know the Answer to your question. This Lady that is a Member of the Forum, Restores seatbelts. The pictures in the thread (Speak for their self) Here is a Link to her Restoration thread below. Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...highlight=tkcr Maybe Her or another member can help you find the solution. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-14-2024, 01:19 AM	#3
RustyPile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elkhart, Texas Posts: 1,808	Re: 67-72 / 73-87 seatbelts I went through the same seat belt dilemma about 2 years ago.. I wanted to replace the seatbelts only (no shoulder harness) with shoulder harness type. The problem I had was space for the retract system, particularly on the driver's side as I have the stock in cab fuel tank. There's just not enough room for those large square body retracts. The '73 up seatbelt only retracts will fit, but it's tight.. The square body belt/harness setup uses separate retract "spools" for the lap belt and shoulder strap. This makes for a very large assembly that will NOT fit between the seat and door. The fuel tank also interferes quite a bit on the driver's side. If I remember correctly, the brand I used is Superior.. Obtained from of all places -- O'Reillys. I finally found an aftermarket set that would fit after I fabricated mounting bracket that moved the mount about 3 inches forward of the stock mount.

01-14-2024, 08:08 AM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,677	Re: 67-72 / 73-87 seatbelts I've seen guys use the belts from an '88-'98 GMT400 truck with good results. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

01-16-2024, 08:19 AM	#5
SWB Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jacksonville Illinois Posts: 180	Re: 67-72 / 73-87 seatbelts Thanks for all your info. I was lucky enough to locate two partial 67-72 style sets to make one good saddle set __________________ K10 SWB. Orange/White 69 Ford F100 21K Actual Miles, 2nd owner in family since new *67 Chevy II RestoMod, Wilwood all around, Heights Pro G front sub,, Shockwave Air Ride, 383cu in etc..



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