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HomerJ · 11-16-2008, 08:17 AM

Guys,

I'd like to upgrade to shoulder belts in my '67, but I don't want to lose the "aircraft-style" buckles. Has anyone ever seen shoulder belts with the stock buckles?

HomerJ

Gray Ghost · 11-16-2008, 08:36 AM

Our trucks came with the shoulder belt option holes drilled and tapped so I am guessing there were shoulder belts available. They are behind your head on the pillar covered by a plastic cap.

**special-K** · 11-16-2008, 09:25 AM

I wish someone would make a 3-point belt with the classic buckles.If there already is,I`m all ears.Someone could make a few bucks.

HomerJ · 11-16-2008, 09:36 AM

Gray Ghost,

Thanks for the reply. I guess my question wasn't really that clear....

I know about the mount points for the shoulder belt. I even have some cheap aftermarket belts to install, but I don't like the look of them - they just don't fit in with the era of our trucks.

I'm wondering if anyone has had shoulder belts made up using their existing stock lap belt buckles.

HomerJ

Rod · 11-16-2008, 10:12 AM

Here's a pic of a 67 set for mock up, not mine just had a pic in my computer. Missing a bit but most there for reference. Rod

Painter D · 11-16-2008, 10:59 AM

Homer j

I'm looking for the same thing for my truck. Maybe someone that knows for sure will chime in .

jay_shy · 11-16-2008, 11:31 AM

Here is a picture of my set. They are factory original.

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-16-2008, 11:45 AM

My dad and I looked at a 72 GMC LWB Sierra in Stepehenville Tx a couple of yrs ago that had factory shoulder belts. It was even on the SPID!!! I wish I had taken a pic of both... The only problem was, the truck was for sale as a package deal,the GMC and a wasted 71 or 72 Chevy short bed 4x4 (body GONE from rust). He was only asking around $3k for both trucks, and the plan was to take the good GMC parts and put them on the SWB 4x4chassis. but we were in the middle of restoring dad's 71 SWB step GMC and I was about to get married. DANG DANG DANG!!!

463 · 11-16-2008, 12:52 PM

i saw a 72 chev lwb in Calgary AB in summer of 2005 that caught my eye. the owner came over and we were talking truck and i asked about the factory shoulder lap belts. he told me his dad bought the truck new in 72 and he had restored it a few years back and that the belts were a factory installed. now in my 72 there is a threaded bolt hole in the "B" piller (that has a plastic filler in it). in 1973 gm had the same thing but not all trucks got shoulder lap belts. so would the 73 to 1987 truck belts interchange to the 1972. that was the only 72 i have seen with the belts

tinlid · 11-16-2008, 02:20 PM

It would seem that one could cut the sewing on the belts you intend to use and then resew with the new buckles and ends attached. Or even locate new webbing to if you are concerned about re-sewing the old webbing. I have seen people selling restored seat belts from time to time and I would guess that is what they are doing. Make sure you use a thread that is suitable for this type of work.

71 super · 11-16-2008, 06:38 PM

There ae a couple of options that you can use for what you want to do. Company called Snakeoyl, that restores belts, contact them and send your belts w/ ends, they will rewebb and restore your ends as well- option #2 Contact CS-M Gary Terry, who also restores belts and get the same thing done or option #3 Jerry Brown -Truck shop Jerry can either restore to what you want or provide the info of someone who can. Remember that the going price for restored/ repop shoulder belts is $200+ so be ready to pay if you want it to look original. Hope this helps.

Keith_Indy · 11-16-2008, 10:03 PM

Have never used them, but you might take a look at this place. http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.net/ll60.html

I haven't seen 3 point w/ the aircraft style latch yet though.

14U2NV · 11-17-2008, 10:23 AM

These guys have 3 point with lift (airplane) latch: http://www.gotbelts.com

I have never personally ordered from them, but some guys on a Malibu site I frequent have and have loved them.

Chad

clean cut creations · 11-17-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14U2NV

These guys have 3 point with lift (airplane) latch: http://www.gotbelts.com

I have never personally ordered from them, but some guys on a Malibu site I frequent have and have loved them.

Chad

This is a pic from their site. We have used them before and like them.

Sinister · 11-17-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clean cut creations

This is a pic from their site. We have used them before and like them.

That's great, I've been looking for these. Any ideas on what size to order?

**leddzepp** · 11-17-2008, 01:13 PM

I just had my SPID replaced. Here is a pic, with the shoulder belt option showing in the 2nd column, 2nd line. Camera is not that great, so it is a little blurry

HomerJ · 11-18-2008, 11:10 PM

Wow! Thanks for all the replies!!! I was thinking about having my buckles restored and updated to shoulder belts. After seeing all the options, I may go with one of those you guys posted - looks like several good options.

HomerJ

clean cut creations · 11-19-2008, 12:07 PM

Here is a link and pics from Classic Parts.

http://www.classicparts.com/47-59-an...info/28%2D071/

hotrod 80 · 11-21-2008, 04:12 PM

Check out this place www.julianos.comThey have a retaactible 3 point in alot of colors with aircraft style ends for reasonable . $119 .

A little more specific :http://www.julianos.com/3_point_lift...tractable.html
These have this style latch on them :http://www.julianos.com/lap_belts_2_...liftlatch.html

11-16-2008, 08:17 AM	#1
HomerJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 222	Shoulder belts Guys, I'd like to upgrade to shoulder belts in my '67, but I don't want to lose the "aircraft-style" buckles. Has anyone ever seen shoulder belts with the stock buckles? HomerJ __________________ 67 C-10 LWB "Cow-butt-spotted" (neighbor's term) - work in progress. 350/TH400/3.73 67 Chevelle SS Clone 454/TH400/3.73

11-16-2008, 09:36 AM	#4
HomerJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 222	Re: Shoulder belts Gray Ghost, Thanks for the reply. I guess my question wasn't really that clear.... I know about the mount points for the shoulder belt. I even have some cheap aftermarket belts to install, but I don't like the look of them - they just don't fit in with the era of our trucks. I'm wondering if anyone has had shoulder belts made up using their existing stock lap belt buckles. HomerJ __________________ 67 C-10 LWB "Cow-butt-spotted" (neighbor's term) - work in progress. 350/TH400/3.73 67 Chevelle SS Clone 454/TH400/3.73

11-16-2008, 10:12 AM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Shoulder belts Here's a pic of a 67 set for mock up, not mine just had a pic in my computer. Missing a bit but most there for reference. Rod Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

11-16-2008, 10:59 AM	#6
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Shoulder belts Homer j I'm looking for the same thing for my truck. Maybe someone that knows for sure will chime in . __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

11-16-2008, 11:31 AM	#7
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Shoulder belts Here is a picture of my set. They are factory original. Attached Images

11-16-2008, 08:36 AM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Shoulder belts Our trucks came with the shoulder belt option holes drilled and tapped so I am guessing there were shoulder belts available. They are behind your head on the pillar covered by a plastic cap. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

11-16-2008, 09:25 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Shoulder belts I wish someone would make a 3-point belt with the classic buckles.If there already is,I`m all ears.Someone could make a few bucks. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-16-2008, 11:45 AM	#8
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Shoulder belts My dad and I looked at a 72 GMC LWB Sierra in Stepehenville Tx a couple of yrs ago that had factory shoulder belts. It was even on the SPID!!! I wish I had taken a pic of both... The only problem was, the truck was for sale as a package deal,the GMC and a wasted 71 or 72 Chevy short bed 4x4 (body GONE from rust). He was only asking around $3k for both trucks, and the plan was to take the good GMC parts and put them on the SWB 4x4chassis. but we were in the middle of restoring dad's 71 SWB step GMC and I was about to get married. DANG DANG DANG!!!

11-16-2008, 12:52 PM	#9
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: Shoulder belts i saw a 72 chev lwb in Calgary AB in summer of 2005 that caught my eye. the owner came over and we were talking truck and i asked about the factory shoulder lap belts. he told me his dad bought the truck new in 72 and he had restored it a few years back and that the belts were a factory installed. now in my 72 there is a threaded bolt hole in the "B" piller (that has a plastic filler in it). in 1973 gm had the same thing but not all trucks got shoulder lap belts. so would the 73 to 1987 truck belts interchange to the 1972. that was the only 72 i have seen with the belts __________________ Trueman

11-16-2008, 02:20 PM	#10
tinlid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 95	Re: Shoulder belts It would seem that one could cut the sewing on the belts you intend to use and then resew with the new buckles and ends attached. Or even locate new webbing to if you are concerned about re-sewing the old webbing. I have seen people selling restored seat belts from time to time and I would guess that is what they are doing. Make sure you use a thread that is suitable for this type of work.

11-16-2008, 06:38 PM	#11
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Shoulder belts There ae a couple of options that you can use for what you want to do. Company called Snakeoyl, that restores belts, contact them and send your belts w/ ends, they will rewebb and restore your ends as well- option #2 Contact CS-M Gary Terry, who also restores belts and get the same thing done or option #3 Jerry Brown -Truck shop Jerry can either restore to what you want or provide the info of someone who can. Remember that the going price for restored/ repop shoulder belts is $200+ so be ready to pay if you want it to look original. Hope this helps. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

11-16-2008, 10:03 PM	#12
Keith_Indy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenfield, IN Posts: 4	Re: Shoulder belts Have never used them, but you might take a look at this place. http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.net/ll60.html I haven't seen 3 point w/ the aircraft style latch yet though.

11-17-2008, 10:23 AM	#13
14U2NV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 156	Re: Shoulder belts These guys have 3 point with lift (airplane) latch: http://www.gotbelts.com I have never personally ordered from them, but some guys on a Malibu site I frequent have and have loved them. Chad

11-17-2008, 01:13 PM	#16
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Shoulder belts I just had my SPID replaced. Here is a pic, with the shoulder belt option showing in the 2nd column, 2nd line. Camera is not that great, so it is a little blurry Attached Images

11-18-2008, 11:10 PM	#17
HomerJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 222	Re: Shoulder belts Wow! Thanks for all the replies!!! I was thinking about having my buckles restored and updated to shoulder belts. After seeing all the options, I may go with one of those you guys posted - looks like several good options. HomerJ __________________ 67 C-10 LWB "Cow-butt-spotted" (neighbor's term) - work in progress. 350/TH400/3.73 67 Chevelle SS Clone 454/TH400/3.73



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11-19-2008, 12:07 PM	#18
clean cut creations Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: st louis MO Posts: 60	Re: Shoulder belts Here is a link and pics from Classic Parts. http://www.classicparts.com/47-59-an...info/28%2D071/ __________________ Don't tell me what you're gonna do...SHOW me what you've DONE!!! Click here for the TRUTH...

11-21-2008, 04:12 PM	#19
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Shoulder belts Check out this place www.julianos.comThey have a retaactible 3 point in alot of colors with aircraft style ends for reasonable . $119 . A little more specific :http://www.julianos.com/3_point_lift...tractable.html These have this style latch on them :http://www.julianos.com/lap_belts_2_...liftlatch.html __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583 Last edited by hotrod 80; 11-21-2008 at 07:30 PM.

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