bucket belts vs bench belts

[samfaucette]

I've searched and read but am still unclear to what the differance is between bucket belts and bench belts specifically 1972 chevy Im completing my interior i have factory buckets and want to be more educated on the belts before i buy any thanks Sam

['68 Newtricks]

Bucket belts will have a "stiff arm" receiver side while the bench will have just a belt on the receiver side. By "stiff arm", I mean a belt with a plastic case that holds it upright. Those are needed for buckets.

[FirstOwner69]

I'm not sure about the 67s and 68s, but the 69s-72s appear to be the same for bench and bucket. Nothing was used to hold the buckle end in an upright position. The console was designed with pockets to stash the buckle ends when not in use and keep them from slipping to the floor between the console and seats.

[samfaucette]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I'm not sure about the 67s and 68s, but the 69s-72s appear to be the same for bench and bucket. Nothing was used to hold the buckle end in an upright position. The console was designed with pockets to stash the buckle ends when not in use and keep them from slipping to the floor between the console and seats.

That's what I'm seeing the female is long and just fabric and rest in the console I don't know if there is a difference in the male retractable part don't know if it is taller or something the truck shop list two different part numbers but the rep wasn't sure of the difference might have to order them and see what comes thanks
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[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by samfaucette

That's what I'm seeing the female is long and just fabric and rest in the console I don't know if there is a difference in the male retractable part don't know if it is taller or something the truck shop list two different part numbers but the rep wasn't sure of the difference might have to order them and see what comes thanks
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We may be on a different page here. I thought you were asking about factory installed belts. I don't know about the aftermarket setups.

[samfaucette]

I was talking about the original setups but I can't seem to find any I've been watching eBay and the parts board haven't seen any black ones
So I guess I'm going to have to use the aftermarket ones just didn't want to put something in their that's way off thanks for the replies
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[davepl]

So you're saying DON'T throw away the set of belts that came with my buckets (I'm running 3pt right now). I should mark them as "for buckets only". Thanks, I never knew there was a difference!