Restoring OEM Seatbelts - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**TKCR** · 10-29-2020, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kitsbeach

Very nice. I have a set of aftermarket lap belts in my '67, but they are not the same.

No they are not. Aftermarket serve their purpose, but they are not very appealing to look at. I have absolutely fallen in love with the older, wide buckle lap belts.

**TKCR** · 10-29-2020, 06:48 PM

Just completed a set of CarmineRed belts for someone. These turned out good compared to what we started with. They were very faded, but that’s usually what happens with the reds.
Pic #1 & 2 Before
Pic #3 is after a good bath and good scrubbing
Pic #4 & 5 is After

1981_c10 · 10-30-2020, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Just completed a set of CarmineRed belts for someone. These turned out good compared to what we started with. They were very faded, but that’s usually what happens with the reds.
Pic #1 & 2 Before
Pic #3 is after a good bath and good scrubbing
Pic #4 & 5 is After

look great!

**TKCR** · 10-30-2020, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1981_c10

look great!

Thanks!

**TKCR** · 11-05-2020, 07:18 PM

Restored a set of 79-80 Camel Tan belts for someone. I literally thought these things should have been trashed, but a gave it my all. One of the buckles was smashed too. Luckily I had a bunch of mixed matched belts, so I found a buckle to replace it with. So the usual, through cleaning & scrubbing, several times. These were filthy, fuzzy and faded. Then prepped them for dye.
Before pics

**TKCR** · 11-05-2020, 07:21 PM

Now for the AFTER.

1981_c10 · 11-06-2020, 12:57 PM

Great work on those!!

**hatzie** · 11-06-2020, 04:09 PM

Once you've been at it for a while all those little bits and pieces you keep in bins start to come in handy.
Very nice work as usual

**TKCR** · 11-06-2020, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1981_c10

Great work on those!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by hatzie

Once you've been at it for a while all those little bits and pieces you keep in bins start to come in handy.
Very nice work as usual

You are correct. I can kick myself, because early on I did pitch a few items, thinking I would never use or need it. Not anymore! I’m saving everything, you just never know. Just like that buckle, I had a replacement thankfully!

54Caddy · 11-17-2020, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Just completed a set of CarmineRed belts for someone. These turned out good compared to what we started with. They were very faded, but that’s usually what happens with the reds.
Pic #1 & 2 Before
Pic #3 is after a good bath and good scrubbing
Pic #4 & 5 is After

That someone would be me haha. Thanks again, far exceeded my expectations now they’re to nice to install in my truck. Seat will be next. Thanks Tina!

**TKCR** · 11-17-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

That someone would be me haha. Thanks again, far exceeded my expectations now they’re to nice to install in my truck. Seat will be next. Thanks Tina!

Cool, I didn’t know you were over here on the forum. Glad you like them.

EricU · 11-17-2020, 04:15 PM

TK, your sig says that you are from Ohio, but I would have guessed Las Vegas as you are certainly a magician!

Now I definitely want to get a small sand blast cabinet and hope that my belts come out half as good as yours!

Great Job!

**TKCR** · 11-17-2020, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EricU

TK, your sig says that you are from Ohio, but I would have guessed Las Vegas as you are certainly a magician!

Now I definitely want to get a small sand blast cabinet and hope that my belts come out half as good as yours!

Great Job!

The only thing I sandblast on the belts, is the mounting tab. It takes a lot more than that to make the belts look good, mostly soaking & scrubbing and more soaking & scrubbing and more soaking & scrubbing, lol.

**TKCR** · 11-21-2020, 08:07 AM

Restored a set of Charcoal seatbelts for someone. These were filthy, and the left side retractor was cracked in several places. First time at fixing these, but I used epoxy to the cracks, from underneath the retractor casing. They will definitely hold tight, but I will have to master hiding the cracks better. But they turned out a whole lot better than what we started with. Also took the buckles apart for through cleaning & lubing, to get the buckle buttons functioning properly again. Also replaces the buckle covers with used & better looking ones. Webbing has the usual fading.
Before pics.

**TKCR** · 11-21-2020, 08:10 AM

During the repair of the cracks and buckles.

**TKCR** · 11-21-2020, 08:14 AM

After Pics. Like I said earlier, I need to master the covering of the crack better. This was my first time repairing cracks this bad on the retractor casings.

**TKCR** · 11-23-2020, 08:27 PM

These 81-83 CarmineRed belts were done for a board member, 1981_c10. They had a little bit of drys spots on the very top of the retractor casings. Belts were pretty filthy and some rust on the buckles. Took the buckles apart for through cleaning & lubing. The lap belt buckle was pretty rusted, so it was swapped out with a nicer used buckle. So here are the Before pics.

**TKCR** · 11-23-2020, 08:32 PM

After Restoration.

rodstored-72 · 11-23-2020, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Thank you and I would be happy to do your seatbelts. You can also message me thru my FB Page for my seats. The link is on my Signature.

TKCR, i have sent a pm to you....

thanks!!

rodstored-72 (Jake)

**TKCR** · 11-23-2020, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

TKCR, i have sent a pm to you....

thanks!!

rodstored-72 (Jake)

I haven’t received one.

rodstored-72 · 11-24-2020, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

I haven’t received one.

hhmm.. well anyways I resent ya one please let me know if this one fails too...

1981_c10 · 11-24-2020, 08:50 AM

These look incredible! So stoked to put them on however it will be after christmas as my truck is headed to paint next week!

**TKCR** · 11-24-2020, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

hhmm.. well anyways I resent ya one please let me know if this one fails too...

Got that one and responded

**TKCR** · 11-24-2020, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1981_c10

These look incredible! So stoked to put them on however it will be after christmas as my truck is headed to paint next week!

I can’t wait to see your truck completed. I bet you are excited.

**TKCR** · 11-25-2020, 04:58 PM

First time at restoring Blazer belts. Customer wants all these to match his 81-83 Blazer Gray. So some of the plastic parts are the darker 84-87 Blazer, so those will have to be dyed to match. Got everything taken apart and cleaned at this point.
Pics #1 & #2 are before.
Pics #3-#5 are after a good cleaning. Stay tuned for updates. I had to order dye, so I won’t be able to do any of that until it arrives.
And I’m also working on a set of Black/Charcoal belts. Those are hanging to dry also, in the last pic.

10-29-2020, 06:48 PM	#77
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts Just completed a set of CarmineRed belts for someone. These turned out good compared to what we started with. They were very faded, but that’s usually what happens with the reds. Pic #1 & 2 Before Pic #3 is after a good bath and good scrubbing Pic #4 & 5 is After Attached Images __________________ 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

11-05-2020, 07:18 PM	#80
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts Restored a set of 79-80 Camel Tan belts for someone. I literally thought these things should have been trashed, but a gave it my all. One of the buckles was smashed too. Luckily I had a bunch of mixed matched belts, so I found a buckle to replace it with. So the usual, through cleaning & scrubbing, several times. These were filthy, fuzzy and faded. Then prepped them for dye. Before pics Attached Images __________________ 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

11-05-2020, 07:21 PM	#81
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts Now for the AFTER. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-06-2020, 12:57 PM	#82
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 317	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts Great work on those!! __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

11-06-2020, 04:09 PM	#83
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,975	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts Once you've been at it for a while all those little bits and pieces you keep in bins start to come in handy. Very nice work as usual __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

11-17-2020, 04:15 PM	#87
EricU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 242	Restoring OEM Seatbelts TK, your sig says that you are from Ohio, but I would have guessed Las Vegas as you are certainly a magician! Now I definitely want to get a small sand blast cabinet and hope that my belts come out half as good as yours! Great Job! __________________ Sent by the random thoughts from the voices in my head...

11-21-2020, 08:07 AM	#89
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts Restored a set of Charcoal seatbelts for someone. These were filthy, and the left side retractor was cracked in several places. First time at fixing these, but I used epoxy to the cracks, from underneath the retractor casing. They will definitely hold tight, but I will have to master hiding the cracks better. But they turned out a whole lot better than what we started with. Also took the buckles apart for through cleaning & lubing, to get the buckle buttons functioning properly again. Also replaces the buckle covers with used & better looking ones. Webbing has the usual fading. Before pics. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-21-2020, 08:10 AM	#90
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts During the repair of the cracks and buckles. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-21-2020, 08:14 AM	#91
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts After Pics. Like I said earlier, I need to master the covering of the crack better. This was my first time repairing cracks this bad on the retractor casings. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-23-2020, 08:27 PM	#92
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts These 81-83 CarmineRed belts were done for a board member, 1981_c10. They had a little bit of drys spots on the very top of the retractor casings. Belts were pretty filthy and some rust on the buckles. Took the buckles apart for through cleaning & lubing. The lap belt buckle was pretty rusted, so it was swapped out with a nicer used buckle. So here are the Before pics. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-23-2020, 08:32 PM	#93
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts After Restoration. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-24-2020, 08:50 AM	#97
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 317	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts These look incredible! So stoked to put them on however it will be after christmas as my truck is headed to paint next week! __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

11-25-2020, 04:58 PM	#100
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Restoring OEM Seatbelts First time at restoring Blazer belts. Customer wants all these to match his 81-83 Blazer Gray. So some of the plastic parts are the darker 84-87 Blazer, so those will have to be dyed to match. Got everything taken apart and cleaned at this point. Pics #1 & #2 are before. Pics #3-#5 are after a good cleaning. Stay tuned for updates. I had to order dye, so I won’t be able to do any of that until it arrives. And I’m also working on a set of Black/Charcoal belts. Those are hanging to dry also, in the last pic. Attached Images __________________ 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



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