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Als454 · 07-17-2002, 08:17 PM

I would like to put sealtbelts with the shoulder harness in my truck. Anyone know what vehicle is best to get them out of?

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2002, 08:35 PM

If you are a slim person, and your normal passenger is too, I have heard that the Older S-10 set up works pretty well...but it isn't for us with the Done-Lop disease. (belly Done Lopped over my belt)

chevyman 68 C/10 · 07-17-2002, 10:25 PM

I've seen several posts saying that the belts from rod mags are too short. If you choose to go new,might keep this in mind.

bobs409 · 07-18-2002, 06:28 AM

Just use them from a newer Chevy truck. I believe they all had them by the early 70's. (73-up?)

My truck has them but I can't tell what they are out of. They do say 1981 on them but that's it.

SWINGSAX68 · 07-18-2002, 01:48 PM

I needed that same info as well, THANKS GUYS!!!!

67StepsideGuy · 07-18-2002, 02:17 PM

Thanks for sharing that info because i was not sure about that Thanks for the help!

Bill72BB · 07-18-2002, 05:46 PM

Ive just finished putting the S10 belt in my 72 . They need a bracket if you still have the gas tank behind the seat .
They work great and I'm not that slim 5' 10" 200 Budwieser Keg for a stomach .

Bill

69mychevy · 07-18-2002, 05:57 PM

where do u attach them to the floor? what kind of bracket do u neee?

Bill72BB · 07-18-2002, 06:18 PM

Here are some pictures . Plan on having your seat in the full back position as the release buckles are kind of short.

Bill72BB · 07-18-2002, 06:21 PM

Here is a shot of the retractor bolted to the bracket .
The bracket is 1 1/2" by 3/8" steel bar 8 3/4" long with 1/2" holes drilled 7" apart .

Bill72BB · 07-18-2002, 06:24 PM

The other side the bracket is under the carpet ,but one end bolts to the original seat belt hole and the retractor bolts to the bracket with 1 1/2 " long bolts no other hole was needed .

Bill

Bill72BB · 07-18-2002, 06:27 PM

Another shot

**tkeduk8r** · 07-18-2002, 10:18 PM

Bill
how did you make the bracket??? I found some in an s10 blazer, (dark charcoal gut) and want to put them in my 70 with buckets and console... this is inspiring...
--mike

photoglg · 07-18-2002, 10:23 PM

I got my belts at the Santa Maria truck show from a vendor called Ricks. He said I would have to make a bracket so they can be installed. I went Home Depot and bought a 90 degree angle piece with holds already drilled. They work very good.

Bill72BB · 07-19-2002, 01:25 AM

Mike; I just went to Lowe's and got some 1 1/2" by3/8" bar stock I had to buy 3 Ft. that was the smallest.
I'm not good with metal or wood ,but I used my Sawsall to cut the stock , made (2) ,9" pieces then drilled( 2), 1/2" holes ,the first hole was 3/4" from one end and the second was 7" from the center onf the first .
You may need to shorten the lenth of the bracket for the bucket seats .There may be more room to work with.
After I was done it looks like I could have used 8" long brackets and still cleared the gas tank on the drivers side.

Good Luck

Bill

07-17-2002, 08:17 PM	#1
Als454 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vienna, Ohio, USA Posts: 259	Shoulder harness seatbelts? I would like to put sealtbelts with the shoulder harness in my truck. Anyone know what vehicle is best to get them out of? __________________ 72 Chevy A/C P/B P/S Tilt 454 Engine 400 TCI Trans C30 Frame C10 Suspension Short Wheel Base (Dually)

07-17-2002, 10:25 PM	#3
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	I've seen several posts saying that the belts from rod mags are too short. If you choose to go new,might keep this in mind. __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

07-18-2002, 06:28 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Just use them from a newer Chevy truck. I believe they all had them by the early 70's. (73-up?) My truck has them but I can't tell what they are out of. They do say 1981 on them but that's it. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

07-18-2002, 01:48 PM	#5
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07-18-2002, 05:46 PM	#7
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Ive just finished putting the S10 belt in my 72 . They need a bracket if you still have the gas tank behind the seat . They work great and I'm not that slim 5' 10" 200 Budwieser Keg for a stomach . Bill __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-17-2002, 08:35 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If you are a slim person, and your normal passenger is too, I have heard that the Older S-10 set up works pretty well...but it isn't for us with the Done-Lop disease. (belly Done Lopped over my belt)

07-18-2002, 02:17 PM	#6
67StepsideGuy Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Minden IA Posts: 18	Thanks for sharing that info because i was not sure about that Thanks for the help!

07-18-2002, 05:57 PM	#8
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	where do u attach them to the floor? what kind of bracket do u neee? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

07-18-2002, 06:18 PM	#9
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Here are some pictures . Plan on having your seat in the full back position as the release buckles are kind of short. Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-18-2002, 06:21 PM	#10
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Here is a shot of the retractor bolted to the bracket . The bracket is 1 1/2" by 3/8" steel bar 8 3/4" long with 1/2" holes drilled 7" apart . Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-18-2002, 06:24 PM	#11
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	The other side the bracket is under the carpet ,but one end bolts to the original seat belt hole and the retractor bolts to the bracket with 1 1/2 " long bolts no other hole was needed . Bill Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-18-2002, 06:27 PM	#12
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Another shot Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-18-2002, 10:18 PM	#13
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Bill how did you make the bracket??? I found some in an s10 blazer, (dark charcoal gut) and want to put them in my 70 with buckets and console... this is inspiring... --mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

07-18-2002, 10:23 PM	#14
photoglg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 143	I got my belts at the Santa Maria truck show from a vendor called Ricks. He said I would have to make a bracket so they can be installed. I went Home Depot and bought a 90 degree angle piece with holds already drilled. They work very good. Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC S/B S/S 3" drop

07-19-2002, 01:25 AM	#15
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Mike; I just went to Lowe's and got some 1 1/2" by3/8" bar stock I had to buy 3 Ft. that was the smallest. I'm not good with metal or wood ,but I used my Sawsall to cut the stock , made (2) ,9" pieces then drilled( 2), 1/2" holes ,the first hole was 3/4" from one end and the second was 7" from the center onf the first . You may need to shorten the lenth of the bracket for the bucket seats .There may be more room to work with. After I was done it looks like I could have used 8" long brackets and still cleared the gas tank on the drivers side. Good Luck Bill __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,



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