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mstrav1973 · 06-13-2010, 05:25 PM

what are you guys doing with the hole in these trucks if you dont have a shoulder belt? I dont want to add belts there but if a cop sees the hole would he think I should have belts hooked to it?

Matt

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-13-2010, 05:42 PM

They have plugs that were used to cap off the holes if you didn't have the dealer installed belts. A cop cannot give you a ticket for it because they were not mandatory back then. Trevor

mstrav1973 · 06-13-2010, 06:42 PM

Thats what I thought, i'm just about to start hiting the streets with my truck and its a looker so cops will be looking to. I just know some rookie cop is going to try and nab me on it and have me sitting on the side of the road in my truck without a/c in 100 degree temps debating it. I just want to be covered on my end. If they see those holes I want my canned reaponse ready I guess.

Matt

**fine69** · 06-13-2010, 06:58 PM

Tell him to check his laws if you get stopped. That shoulder belts were not standard until 1973.

That if he wants to write you a ticket thats fine. But be prepared to show up in court.

He won't bother writing one.

Longhorn Man · 06-13-2010, 07:38 PM

i think it was more like 76 when they were required.

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-13-2010, 07:58 PM

yep, shoulder belts were not mandatory until 76 or 77. They were still an option or dealer installed.

hobby67stepside · 06-13-2010, 09:48 PM

I would suggest using the three point belts. Its your safety and life.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-13-2010, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hobby67stepside

I would suggest using the three point belts. Its your safety and life.

I can't imagine a face plant into the steering wheel feels all that great either...

Also, it will just avoid the hassle altogether. Cop sees a shoulder stap, there's a 100% chance you won't get pulled over for wearing it, whether they "know" it wasn't required or not

hobby67stepside · 06-14-2010, 12:27 AM

67 Redneck, thanks for agreeing with me. I've got 3 pt belts in my 67 and a 57 Ford F-100 (gasp) that I always fasten. I think there's a reason the boys who drive real fast (nascar) use them.

mstrav1973 · 06-14-2010, 12:31 AM

All good coments and I agree about the belts. Maybe I will add that to my final punchlist I have on my truck. Im guesing but OEM belts are pretty spendy and rare? I was missing the middle belt and got that from a board member here awhile back.

Matt

**fine69** · 06-14-2010, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i think it was more like 76 when they were required.

Im sure your right. But who cares? LOL I made it this far in life without wearing one. I'll be ok.

**leddzepp** · 06-14-2010, 01:10 AM

If you get pulled over and he wants to write you a ticket, don't say anything, just accept it.

When you go to court and the ticket is dismissed, point at him and go "Ha Ha" like Nelson from the Simpsons.

06-13-2010, 05:25 PM	#1
mstrav1973 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 321	shoulder belt question what are you guys doing with the hole in these trucks if you dont have a shoulder belt? I dont want to add belts there but if a cop sees the hole would he think I should have belts hooked to it? Matt __________________ 72 chevy k-10, swb, auto, 35's, rally's, posi, 4" lift, 2.5" old style 40 series flows with headers and crossover pipe and some other stuff!!

06-13-2010, 05:42 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: shoulder belt question They have plugs that were used to cap off the holes if you didn't have the dealer installed belts. A cop cannot give you a ticket for it because they were not mandatory back then. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-13-2010, 06:42 PM	#3
mstrav1973 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 321	Re: shoulder belt question Thats what I thought, i'm just about to start hiting the streets with my truck and its a looker so cops will be looking to. I just know some rookie cop is going to try and nab me on it and have me sitting on the side of the road in my truck without a/c in 100 degree temps debating it. I just want to be covered on my end. If they see those holes I want my canned reaponse ready I guess. Matt __________________ 72 chevy k-10, swb, auto, 35's, rally's, posi, 4" lift, 2.5" old style 40 series flows with headers and crossover pipe and some other stuff!!

06-13-2010, 06:58 PM	#4
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: shoulder belt question Tell him to check his laws if you get stopped. That shoulder belts were not standard until 1973. That if he wants to write you a ticket thats fine. But be prepared to show up in court. He won't bother writing one. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

06-13-2010, 07:38 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: shoulder belt question i think it was more like 76 when they were required.

06-13-2010, 07:58 PM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: shoulder belt question yep, shoulder belts were not mandatory until 76 or 77. They were still an option or dealer installed. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-13-2010, 09:48 PM	#7
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	Re: shoulder belt question I would suggest using the three point belts. Its your safety and life. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

06-14-2010, 12:27 AM	#9
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	Re: shoulder belt question 67 Redneck, thanks for agreeing with me. I've got 3 pt belts in my 67 and a 57 Ford F-100 (gasp) that I always fasten. I think there's a reason the boys who drive real fast (nascar) use them. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

06-14-2010, 12:31 AM	#10
mstrav1973 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 321	Re: shoulder belt question All good coments and I agree about the belts. Maybe I will add that to my final punchlist I have on my truck. Im guesing but OEM belts are pretty spendy and rare? I was missing the middle belt and got that from a board member here awhile back. Matt __________________ 72 chevy k-10, swb, auto, 35's, rally's, posi, 4" lift, 2.5" old style 40 series flows with headers and crossover pipe and some other stuff!!

06-14-2010, 01:10 AM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: shoulder belt question If you get pulled over and he wants to write you a ticket, don't say anything, just accept it. When you go to court and the ticket is dismissed, point at him and go "Ha Ha" like Nelson from the Simpsons. __________________ 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



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