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nu2-72 · 05-11-2003, 09:50 PM

Has anyone ever taken apart their seat belts? I would like to know how to remove the plastic covers without breaking them.
I assume they are clipped on some way and want to save them all.

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-11-2003, 11:30 PM

I don't want to tell you something and feel bad if you break them... but I have taken them off before ... by using a very small thing flat screwdriver. They are held on by 4 little tabs on both the left and right side of the plastic cover.... you have to carefully and slowly work you way up... You do this by stickin the screwdriver in where the plastic meets the chrome underside. You have to TAKE IT REALLY REALLY SLOW THOUGH... if you start to hear a crack.... let off and don't try and keep goin I hope this helps and you can do it GOOD LUCK Trevor

Longhorn Man · 05-11-2003, 11:41 PM

I've seen it done...but I have broken 5 seatbelt covers to date.

nu2-72 · 05-12-2003, 05:07 PM

I wonder if setting them in the sun or using a hair dryer would help?
Andy, 5? I need to make a good set using the chrome from my parchment belts and the covers from my black set. I will have a local shop restitch them. Thanks guys.

Longhorn Man · 05-12-2003, 11:34 PM

yeah...5.

I gave up and left #6 alone.

05-11-2003, 09:50 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	seat belt dis-assembly questions Has anyone ever taken apart their seat belts? I would like to know how to remove the plastic covers without breaking them. I assume they are clipped on some way and want to save them all. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

05-11-2003, 11:30 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	I don't want to tell you something and feel bad if you break them... but I have taken them off before ... by using a very small thing flat screwdriver. They are held on by 4 little tabs on both the left and right side of the plastic cover.... you have to carefully and slowly work you way up... You do this by stickin the screwdriver in where the plastic meets the chrome underside. You have to TAKE IT REALLY REALLY SLOW THOUGH... if you start to hear a crack.... let off and don't try and keep goin I hope this helps and you can do it GOOD LUCK Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

05-12-2003, 05:07 PM	#4
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I wonder if setting them in the sun or using a hair dryer would help? Andy, 5? I need to make a good set using the chrome from my parchment belts and the covers from my black set. I will have a local shop restitch them. Thanks guys. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

05-11-2003, 11:41 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I've seen it done...but I have broken 5 seatbelt covers to date.

05-12-2003, 11:34 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	yeah...5. I gave up and left #6 alone.



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