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b.sharp · 09-26-2010, 10:17 PM

I need the inner seat belts for a red or orange interior. I have the outer retractable pieces but no inners. I can't haul the kids around without seat belts. Any help would be appreciated. Can't find anything around local.

Thank for the assistance.

Sammy · 09-26-2010, 10:50 PM

The red belts are one of the hardest to find. Sometimes they show up on the parts board. Another place to watch is EBay occassionally they show up there. Your other choice is to become a premium member suscribing to do a WTB on the parts board which is the best best for getting them. Or do a search in your browser for a aftermarket set close to being correct that you can live with. Good Luck on your search.

cdowns · 09-27-2010, 07:22 AM

40 year old seat belts are more for cosmetics than a safety item i hope you realize that when planning for your childs wellbeing

*sharpie1972* · 09-27-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

40 year old seat belts are more for cosmetics than a safety item i hope you realize that when planning for your childs wellbeing

I have seen this comment before and would like to see a documented instance of a vintage seatbelt failing. There are probably hundreds of thousands of vehicles still on the road with 40+ year old seat belts and no laws pertaining to replacing them. I myself was in a serious accident in a 1968 C10 and my vintage lap belt saved my life. If the belt is in sound condition (no cuts or frays) I would trust it! Sharpie

cdowns · 09-27-2010, 10:28 AM

i see every major racing sanctioning body in cars trucks boats and planes has strict expiration dates on safty belts. and those belts are far more hefty than street stuff. so my common sence says why take the risk with old outdated stuff.. if you wish to bet your life b my guest

Lee H · 09-27-2010, 05:48 PM

Another option is getting a set in any color and sending the ends to a after market seat belt maker to get the webbing in the color you want.

09-26-2010, 10:17 PM	#1
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	seat belts needed I need the inner seat belts for a red or orange interior. I have the outer retractable pieces but no inners. I can't haul the kids around without seat belts. Any help would be appreciated. Can't find anything around local. Thank for the assistance.

09-26-2010, 10:50 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: seat belts needed The red belts are one of the hardest to find. Sometimes they show up on the parts board. Another place to watch is EBay occassionally they show up there. Your other choice is to become a premium member suscribing to do a WTB on the parts board which is the best best for getting them. Or do a search in your browser for a aftermarket set close to being correct that you can live with. Good Luck on your search. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

09-27-2010, 07:22 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: seat belts needed 40 year old seat belts are more for cosmetics than a safety item i hope you realize that when planning for your childs wellbeing __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-27-2010, 10:28 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: seat belts needed i see every major racing sanctioning body in cars trucks boats and planes has strict expiration dates on safty belts. and those belts are far more hefty than street stuff. so my common sence says why take the risk with old outdated stuff.. if you wish to bet your life b my guest __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 09-27-2010 at 10:35 AM.

09-27-2010, 05:48 PM	#6
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,143	Re: seat belts needed Another option is getting a set in any color and sending the ends to a after market seat belt maker to get the webbing in the color you want. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703



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