Were three point seatbelts part of a package? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**IT Cowboy** · 02-10-2025, 08:34 AM

My Highlander truck has holes in the B pillars for seatbelts but there are none there and I only have lap belts. Were the three point belts part of a package or did they put the mounting holes for them in all trucks

**1970cstblazer** · 02-10-2025, 08:44 AM

They were a VERY rare option on these trucks. RPO code A85. Not a part of a package. Stand alone option. Could get them front and rear on Blazers and Suburbans too.

**IT Cowboy** · 02-10-2025, 08:51 AM

I have a "1B8530 - Belt Molding" listed on the glovebox sheet.

**leddzepp** · 02-10-2025, 09:10 AM

Belt molding refers to upper and/or lower trim on the exterior of the truck. Shoulder belts were a stand alone option but were not 3 point. They were separate harnesses and a pain in the butt to use so the option was not often ordered.

**TKCR** · 02-10-2025, 09:35 AM

All the trucks came with the holes already in the pillar, that even included the 1973-1975 square body trucks, which were also 2pt lap belts. You could order 3pts. It wasn’t until 1976 that 3pts were installed in all the trucks.

Rich69shortfleet · 02-10-2025, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Belt molding refers to upper and/or lower trim on the exterior of the truck. Shoulder belts were a stand alone option but were not 3 point. They were separate harnesses and a pain in the butt to use so the option was not often ordered.

Yes, because the shoulder belt did not have a retract feature so it was hard to lean forward with the belt on if it was adjusted correctly.

**IT Cowboy** · 02-10-2025, 10:12 AM

As I posted, my truck has holes for the shoulder belts so I wondered if someone added them and then someone else removed them to return it to the original or it the belts were originally there at one time I haven't looked close but it looks like the holes in the pillar were stamped in as they have a small notch to them and do not look drilled recent meaning they were painted over when the repaint was done on the truck.

too much stuff · 02-10-2025, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by IT Cowboy

As I posted, my truck has holes for the shoulder belts so I wondered if someone added them and then someone else removed them to return it to the original or it the belts were originally there at one time I haven't looked close but it looks like the holes in the pillar were stamped in as they have a small notch to them and do not look drilled recent meaning they were painted over when the repaint was done on the truck.

All of the trucks have those holes. They usually have a plastic plug covering them up.

**IT Cowboy** · 02-10-2025, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

All of the trucks have those holes. They usually have a plastic plug covering them up.

Ahh, that makes more sense then and that is what I was wondering.

**leddzepp** · 02-10-2025, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich69shortfleet

Yes, because the shoulder belt did not have a retract feature so it was hard to lean forward with the belt on if it was adjusted correctly.

Yep, just a vertical lap belt. I added them to my truck but never used them for that reason

02-10-2025, 08:34 AM	#1
IT Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 617	Were three point seatbelts part of a package? My Highlander truck has holes in the B pillars for seatbelts but there are none there and I only have lap belts. Were the three point belts part of a package or did they put the mounting holes for them in all trucks __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 402 Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility.

02-10-2025, 08:44 AM	#2
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,500	Re: Were three point seatbelts part of a package? They were a VERY rare option on these trucks. RPO code A85. Not a part of a package. Stand alone option. Could get them front and rear on Blazers and Suburbans too. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark 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, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-10-2025, 08:51 AM	#3
IT Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 617	Re: Were three point seatbelts part of a package? I have a "1B8530 - Belt Molding" listed on the glovebox sheet. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 402 Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility.

02-10-2025, 09:10 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,237	Re: Were three point seatbelts part of a package? Belt molding refers to upper and/or lower trim on the exterior of the truck. Shoulder belts were a stand alone option but were not 3 point. They were separate harnesses and a pain in the butt to use so the option was not often ordered. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-10-2025, 09:35 AM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,107	Re: Were three point seatbelts part of a package? All the trucks came with the holes already in the pillar, that even included the 1973-1975 square body trucks, which were also 2pt lap belts. You could order 3pts. It wasn’t until 1976 that 3pts were installed in all the trucks. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

02-10-2025, 10:12 AM	#7
IT Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 617	Re: Were three point seatbelts part of a package? As I posted, my truck has holes for the shoulder belts so I wondered if someone added them and then someone else removed them to return it to the original or it the belts were originally there at one time I haven't looked close but it looks like the holes in the pillar were stamped in as they have a small notch to them and do not look drilled recent meaning they were painted over when the repaint was done on the truck. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 402 Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility.



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