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LT1powered · 02-04-2007, 07:19 PM

The lap/shoulder belts in my 86 are in pretty good shape, but the retractors are shot. Can you buy this part new, or is there someone out there that refurbishes these?

84 400 · 02-04-2007, 08:15 PM

Not that i know of but maybe some one else does.

Good luck

77 SWB · 02-04-2007, 09:51 PM

Check out Ssnake-Oyl.com for seat belt restorations.

**N2TRUX** · 02-05-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 77 SWB

Check out Ssnake-Oyl.com for seat belt restorations.

If you want premium quality belts this is the way to go. Plan on spending 300-400 on them if you have them restored.

I would consider finding some used ones as well...

86swb · 02-05-2007, 11:50 AM

$300.00-$400.00? Not me!! You can find nice ones on ebay. Just make sure you ask how the retractors work. Price seems to depend also on color. Black for some reason cost more for a good set. Around $100.00 -+.

84 400 · 02-05-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

$300.00-$400.00? Not me!! You can find nice ones on ebay. Just make sure you ask how the retractors work. Price seems to depend also on color. Black for some reason cost more for a good set. Around $100.00 -+.

Yeha there are two black sets on ebay right now. one has a buy it now of 220 the other is at 86 i think. I have been needing some for ages but they don't seem to look like my stockers. mine hive a much smaller base then the ones on ebay. would anyone happen to have a picture of stock belts for an 84? I get frustrated by the price of seat belts but then again it is probibly one of the most important parts. It just my stockers woul probibly do nothing because they are soo shot

there i go getting off topic again.........

anyway for the price of restored ones you could buy two or even three sets of good condition originals.

LT1powered · 02-05-2007, 05:16 PM

My belts themselves aren't really too bad, I wonder if there is somewhere that you can by just the rectractors from?

TexasJeff · 02-07-2007, 04:28 PM

Guys I am not sure if you are aware of this, I would find a good pair of retractors and buy new belts from LMC or some other place. Then take all that to an upholstery shop and have them sew the new belts on to the retractors. I am pretty sure most any upholstery shop is able to do this.

LT1powered · 02-07-2007, 06:49 PM

Sounds good. Where can you buy the retractors from?

boxrodz · 02-08-2007, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasJeff

Guys I am not sure if you are aware of this, I would find a good pair of retractors and buy new belts from LMC or some other place. Then take all that to an upholstery shop and have them sew the new belts on to the retractors. I am pretty sure most any upholstery shop is able to do this.

TexasJeff-
You're 'bably right.
But, a few years back, I read in one of the Street Rod rags that they recommended against reconditioning the belts by using an upholstery shop. It had to do with the strength of the stitching and liability issues. But, times (technology) have 'bably changed.

boxrodz · 02-08-2007, 01:05 AM

LT1powered-

You might want to try Juliano's. I don't know if they offer just the retractor. But, they do offer the 3-point bench belt for $90 ($65 without the hardware). Contact them (http://www.julianos.com/3_point_belt_bench.html) and see what they suggest.

beaterC10 · 02-08-2007, 08:52 AM

You might try a shop that deals in aircraft interiors. The FAA is stringent on safety items. The cost might be prohibitive, but it might be worth a shot.

TexasJeff · 02-08-2007, 04:56 PM

Thanks for the info boxrodz, it makes alot of sense.

02-04-2007, 07:19 PM	#1
LT1powered Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 9	Seat Belt restoration. Anybody know of any good sources? The lap/shoulder belts in my 86 are in pretty good shape, but the retractors are shot. Can you buy this part new, or is there someone out there that refurbishes these?

02-04-2007, 08:15 PM	#2
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02-04-2007, 09:51 PM	#3
77 SWB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 9	Re: Seat Belt restoration. Anybody know of any good sources? Check out Ssnake-Oyl.com for seat belt restorations.

02-05-2007, 11:50 AM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Seat Belt restoration. Anybody know of any good sources? $300.00-$400.00? Not me!! You can find nice ones on ebay. Just make sure you ask how the retractors work. Price seems to depend also on color. Black for some reason cost more for a good set. Around $100.00 -+. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-05-2007, 05:16 PM	#7
LT1powered Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 9	Re: Seat Belt restoration. Anybody know of any good sources? My belts themselves aren't really too bad, I wonder if there is somewhere that you can by just the rectractors from?

02-07-2007, 04:28 PM	#8
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Seat Belt restoration. Anybody know of any good sources? Guys I am not sure if you are aware of this, I would find a good pair of retractors and buy new belts from LMC or some other place. Then take all that to an upholstery shop and have them sew the new belts on to the retractors. I am pretty sure most any upholstery shop is able to do this. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

02-07-2007, 06:49 PM	#9
LT1powered Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 9	Re: Seat Belt restoration. Anybody know of any good sources? Sounds good. Where can you buy the retractors from?

02-08-2007, 01:05 AM	#11
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Seat Belt restoration. Anybody know of any good sources? LT1powered- You might want to try Juliano's. I don't know if they offer just the retractor. But, they do offer the 3-point bench belt for $90 ($65 without the hardware). Contact them (http://www.julianos.com/3_point_belt_bench.html) and see what they suggest. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

02-08-2007, 08:52 AM	#12
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Seat Belt restoration. Anybody know of any good sources? You might try a shop that deals in aircraft interiors. The FAA is stringent on safety items. The cost might be prohibitive, but it might be worth a shot.

02-08-2007, 04:56 PM	#13
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Seat Belt restoration. Anybody know of any good sources? Thanks for the info boxrodz, it makes alot of sense. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually



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