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Luvlegs · 09-13-2007, 09:02 AM

I've been looking for a set of white seat belts for awhile and looked online for anyone offering them. I guess if I state what I'm looking for, maybe someone can point me in the right direction.

First "want" is a set of 3 belts for my C10 bench - white belts, ORIGINAL looking buckles and retractors. All I can find are airline buckles or generic modern looking push button ones.

Second if I can't get my first "want", a set of white belts that I can bolt in like originals and then swapped my blue buckles onto (possible?).

Are/were there even any white retractors like in our trucks, made?

Am I looking for something I just can't get and if I do find them, do I need to take an eyeball out so I can pay through the socket? Thanks all.

Luvlegs · 09-13-2007, 02:31 PM

ttt

see ten · 09-13-2007, 04:07 PM

You may have to buy a set of originals that are less than perfect and have them sent off to be re-webbed. Their is a company that does this but I don't know the name off the top of my head.

**special-K** · 09-13-2007, 08:29 PM

What came in these trucks was Parchment,like it`s namesake vintage paper,not exactly pure white.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-13-2007, 08:51 PM

i,ve got a set of white GM driver and passenger side. it was a option to get the center set from what i,ve been told. pm or email me if your interested and i,ll check em over real good.
bob

**Ricks1971** · 09-13-2007, 08:56 PM

I have a clean set and would trade them for a equally clean set of black ones. special k is right in that they are not white white but a off white.

kxnomore · 09-13-2007, 08:58 PM

I have a set of these from one of my old trucks. They are not bright white, as you can see, but they did have the "white" sides and retractors like you were asking about.
The funny thing is I have not ever seen anyone selling the plastic support pieces. does anyone know if those have ever been reproduced?

snacob14 · 09-13-2007, 09:14 PM

I've got a nice set as well. I'll take some pics saturday and send them to you. I'd take 25 for the set

RicksTrucks · 09-13-2007, 11:55 PM

I put a nice set of white ones, all three belts, in my 68 stepside that my son was going to drive. I wanted blue, but couldn't find a three piece set and wanted the third in case he had an extra passenger. Planned on changing them out once I found the right color.

If you have a set of blue, I may be interested in trading.

sameyrasmea72 · 09-14-2007, 12:54 AM

These were my rebuilt originals. I think, but not for sure, they were around $325. A good portion of that was for the shoulder harness though.

72armyswbtruck · 09-14-2007, 01:27 AM

Those look sweet

see ten · 09-14-2007, 05:23 PM

Those belts look great! Did you restore them yourself or have them done?

Fastfun · 09-14-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

These were my rebuilt originals. I think, but not for sure, they were around $325. A good portion of that was for the shoulder harness though.

Who restored them for you?

Thanks

sameyrasmea72 · 09-14-2007, 09:15 PM

The Cheyenne Super-man aka Gary Terry.
http://www.cs-m.com/index.htm

Luvlegs · 09-16-2007, 08:12 AM

I didn't get back to this - that set is a beauty! It's what I'm looking for - not the cost I was hoping for but, safety first!
If I have the plastic buttons in the upper cab corners, is there a threaded nut in there or some such to attach the shoulder harness part? I'll be sending a couple of you pms! Thanks all!

crzngmychvy · 09-16-2007, 01:29 PM

Wow, those belts look bada--. Wish I would have gone that route with my truck.

PanelDeland · 09-16-2007, 06:11 PM

Luvlegs,yes there should be a threaded insert in the cab wall behind those plugs.The right bolts will screw right in.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-16-2007, 08:02 PM

It took me forever to get a complete set for my blazer....parchment....

Luvlegs · 09-17-2007, 08:51 AM

Thanks Panel, I'll add them to my list.... seems like the more I get done on the truck, the longer the list gets....

RicksTrucks · 09-18-2007, 05:24 PM

Here is the set I have. Did notice that the driver side plastic that goes over the retractor is cracked, but repairable.

Hutch · 09-18-2007, 07:30 PM

These guy's restore seatbelts
http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/

09-13-2007, 09:02 AM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	White seat belts - plan alterations required? I've been looking for a set of white seat belts for awhile and looked online for anyone offering them. I guess if I state what I'm looking for, maybe someone can point me in the right direction. First "want" is a set of 3 belts for my C10 bench - white belts, ORIGINAL looking buckles and retractors. All I can find are airline buckles or generic modern looking push button ones. Second if I can't get my first "want", a set of white belts that I can bolt in like originals and then swapped my blue buckles onto (possible?). Are/were there even any white retractors like in our trucks, made? Am I looking for something I just can't get and if I do find them, do I need to take an eyeball out so I can pay through the socket? Thanks all. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

09-13-2007, 02:31 PM	#2
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? ttt __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

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BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? i,ve got a set of white GM driver and passenger side. it was a option to get the center set from what i,ve been told. pm or email me if your interested and i,ll check em over real good. bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 09-13-2007 at 08:51 PM.

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Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,786	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? I have a clean set and would trade them for a equally clean set of black ones. special k is right in that they are not white white but a off white.

09-13-2007, 08:58 PM	#7
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? I have a set of these from one of my old trucks. They are not bright white, as you can see, but they did have the "white" sides and retractors like you were asking about. The funny thing is I have not ever seen anyone selling the plastic support pieces. does anyone know if those have ever been reproduced? Attached Images

09-13-2007, 09:14 PM	#8
snacob14 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desoto, MO Posts: 225	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? I've got a nice set as well. I'll take some pics saturday and send them to you. I'd take 25 for the set

09-13-2007, 11:55 PM	#9
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? I put a nice set of white ones, all three belts, in my 68 stepside that my son was going to drive. I wanted blue, but couldn't find a three piece set and wanted the third in case he had an extra passenger. Planned on changing them out once I found the right color. If you have a set of blue, I may be interested in trading. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

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sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? These were my rebuilt originals. I think, but not for sure, they were around $325. A good portion of that was for the shoulder harness though. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

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09-14-2007, 05:23 PM	#12
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09-14-2007, 09:15 PM	#14
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? The Cheyenne Super-man aka Gary Terry. http://www.cs-m.com/index.htm __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

09-16-2007, 08:12 AM	#15
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? I didn't get back to this - that set is a beauty! It's what I'm looking for - not the cost I was hoping for but, safety first! If I have the plastic buttons in the upper cab corners, is there a threaded nut in there or some such to attach the shoulder harness part? I'll be sending a couple of you pms! Thanks all! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

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Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? Thanks Panel, I'll add them to my list.... seems like the more I get done on the truck, the longer the list gets.... __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

09-18-2007, 05:24 PM	#20
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: White seat belts - plan alterations required? Here is the set I have. Did notice that the driver side plastic that goes over the retractor is cracked, but repairable. Attached Images __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

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