Restoring OEM Seatbelts

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by TKCR

I did have a seat that I just stripped down to restore, so I just sort of test fit the sleeve in the seatbelt holes on the bottom foam. I think this will work!

That looks promising

Thanks for the Pictures and info.

I dropped them off at my nephews.

That is a project for another day right now for us.

[TKCR]

Here is an update on post #493 & #494
1980 Blue.

[TKCR]

Here is a set of 67-72 Saddle belts. These were cleaned, repaired and restored. Throughly cleaned, rust removed from the chrome parts. The one retractor housing was cracked pretty bad, so I replaced it with a good part. The one of the buckle covers got broken during shipment. So I replaced that also was a good cover. These turned out very nice.

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Here is a set of 1977 Blue 1st Style 3pt belts. These were pretty faded. I was able to get most of the fading out, but they are not perfect, but these were done for a farm truck. They were throughly cleaned and freshened up with color. The Upper Anchors covers are new and dyed to match. Almost all these need replaced due to them breaking when removed. Rust removed from the chrome latches.
Here are the Before Pics.

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And the After pics

[kennyw]

Originally Posted by TKCR

And After

I really need to get back to working on that truck this winter. But it is back in the shop and ready to finish rust repair so I can put the interior back in.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by kennyw

I really need to get back to working on that truck this winter. But it is back in the shop and ready to finish rust repair so I can put the interior back in.

I know it’s hard getting anything done on your own truck. I rarely find time to do anything with my truck. Good to see you back on the Forum.

[TKCR]

Before pics on a set of 1982 Blue. Needed a good cleaning, rust removal and it also had a broken counter balance.

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After pics of the restoration

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1987 Burgundy.
Before Pics

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After Pics

[TKCR]

Just completed a set of 77-79 Green belts for someone.
Throughly cleaned and rust removed. Freshened with color. New Upper Anchors Covers. New “aftermarket sleeves”. The original sleeves crumbled to pieces during the cleaning, so these were dyed to match the green. Had to replace a couple of the buckles because of being broken. Also received New Emblems.
Check out the Before & After Pics!

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After

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Before & After 1981-1986 Blue

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Here is a set of 87 Saddle Tan belts that were changed to gray, to match their interior.
They were disassembled for through cleaning. All the plastics were cleaned, prepped and dyed gray. Belt were then sent for new light gray webbing. New aftermarket sleeves were used also.
Check out the before & after pics.

[TKCR]

These are the 81-86 Black. They were done for the TMI seat that was installed in the truck. So no center lap belt, and new aftermarket sleeves were used.

[TKCR]

These were cleaned and restored for someone. These are for a 1979 Camel interior. They were throughly cleaned, rust removed, mechanisms lubed and freshened up with the correct Camel color. Only 1 emblem needed replaced with a new emblem. Also received New Upper Anchors which were dyed to match. Trimmed the broken sections of the sleeves, to make them look a little nicer.
Check out the Before & After pics.

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After pics

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While doing the Camel/Cognac color, I got these 87 belts completed.
Before & After

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These were restored for someone here on the Forum.
1972 Blazer Parchment color. These were cleaned and freshened up with color. Rust removed from the mounts & buckle housings. Received New Emblems and New Chrome male ends. Belts were then sent for New Webbing.
Check out the Before & After pics.

[TKCR]

After Pics

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Burgundy, cleaned and freshened up.
Before

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After

[rwjtexas]

Good Morning Tina,

I have a 1985 K5 Blazer that I am having restored. I would love to have you rework my seatbelts. The interior color is dark blue.

I am the original owner and looking to leave this to my daughter... several years from now ... because I plan to enjoy it for a few more years.

Reviewing this thread, you do absolutely beautiful work and I would love to have mine redone.

Please let me know how to work with you on this project.

Thanks,
Rob Jones
Beaumont, Texas

[TKCR]

Gotta another set back from getting new webbing. Black to Parchment/Super White.