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CJ2A · 09-07-2019, 10:23 AM

I am finishing up a 1963 GMC build for my daughter. I want to learn from some of you’re experiences. The wife is wanting seat belts with a shoulder strap installed.

Can I get some pros & cons on the aftermarket seatbelts available ? I am more into Quality than price. Is the mounting of the shoulder strap solid even though it is just a drilled hole in the cab ?

**The Rocknrod** · 09-07-2019, 02:39 PM

In the FAQ section there are posts about seat belts:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002

Aftermarket Seatbelts???
a long thread about seat belt options

Seat belts for stock bench seat, purchase and install info
a thread with information about a aftermarket seat belt kit for a bench seat, with photos.

1965 Seat Belts??? : July 2010 /60+ posts

anybody make the seat shoulder bolts : November 2013

1966 shoulder strap cab holes : April 2011

Seat belts???? : August 2014 /+15 posts, some photos and scanned diagrams

(what is) the best 2 point retractable seat belt? : September 2014

66' 3 Point Seatbelts_B Pillar Plug... March 2014

vin63 · 09-07-2019, 11:32 PM

The aftermarket 3-point seat belt conversion kits are a good idea. Be sure to use all of the backing hardware (the hardware that mounts to the rear of the panels) during the installation - the back side of the floor mounts and the B-pillar shoulder harness mount.

Afirehawk1 · 10-01-2019, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

In the FAQ section there are posts about seat belts:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002

Aftermarket Seatbelts???
a long thread about seat belt options

Seat belts for stock bench seat, purchase and install info
a thread with information about a aftermarket seat belt kit for a bench seat, with photos.

1965 Seat Belts??? : July 2010 /60+ posts

anybody make the seat shoulder bolts : November 2013

1966 shoulder strap cab holes : April 2011

Seat belts???? : August 2014 /+15 posts, some photos and scanned diagrams

(what is) the best 2 point retractable seat belt? : September 2014

66' 3 Point Seatbelts_B Pillar Plug... March 2014

How is everyone installing the seatbelts if the pillar plug or nut brace is missing?
I must have an early 66.
I see the measurements but was curious best way to install.

roll_the_dice · 10-01-2019, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afirehawk1

How is everyone installing the seatbelts if the pillar plug or nut brace is missing?
I must have an early 66.
I see the measurements but was curious best way to install.

Here are the specific links to seat belts in the FAQ...scroll down a little.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55&postcount=4

Also, you would need a hardware kit from wherever you buy your seat belts. Something like this...

https://www.seatbeltsplus.com/PROD.h...ode=FHD-1046-1

Lastly, the best install thread I found was from LugNutz on this board. His website on the install is here...

Afirehawk1 · 10-01-2019, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Here are the specific links to seat belts in the FAQ...scroll down a little.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55&postcount=4

Also, you would need a hardware kit from wherever you buy your seat belts. Something like this...

https://www.seatbeltsplus.com/PROD.h...ode=FHD-1046-1

Lastly, the best install thread I found was from LugNutz on this board. His website on the install is here...

Perfect
Thanks

roll_the_dice · 09-08-2019, 10:11 AM

I am about to order 2 shoulder belts and a middle lap belt for my 65 from www.seatbeltsplus.com. They are $225 and about $70 cheaper than other sites I have looked at.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-08-2019, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I am about to order 2 shoulder belts and a middle lap belt for my 65 from www.seatbeltsplus.com. They are $225 and about $70 cheaper than other sites I have looked at.

What buckle length are you getting and do you have a bench seat?

roll_the_dice · 09-08-2019, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What buckle length are you getting and do you have a bench seat?

I do have a bench seat. 20" no sleeve buckle. I am afraid the 12" sleeved buckle wouldn't be long enough.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-08-2019, 05:58 PM

Keep us posted, I'd like to know on the length. On they're catalog on page 5 they show cable type buckle in 6", 12" 18" and 22".

**slepysal** · 09-10-2019, 12:15 AM

I am running some surplus Military Hummer 3 point belts that were purchased of E Bay about 4 years ago

roll_the_dice · 09-10-2019, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

I am running some surplus Military Hummer 3 point belts that were purchased of E Bay about 4 years ago

Any pictures or other info on who you bought them from on ebay? I looked and mostly saw belts made in China... do you remember the length of your belt and buckle? Thanks

Gargoyle · 09-10-2019, 03:19 PM

Have you looked into Juliano's?

https://www.julianos.com/Seat-Belts-s/96.htm

forestb · 09-10-2019, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gargoyle

Have you looked into Juliano's?

https://www.julianos.com/Seat-Belts-s/96.htm

That's where I got mine and am vary happy with them. Thankfully they have never been tested.

vin63 · 09-10-2019, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Any pictures or other info on who you bought them from on ebay? I looked and mostly saw belts made in China...

Unfortunately, almost all of the webbing material comes out of China, which is why some of the long-time racing safety equipment makers like Simpson no longer re-certify their belts and offer discounts on new replacements. I do some custom stuff for a few customers on OE type belt replacements through DJ Safety/Deist Safety, where they still have a large stock of webbing that was made in the US for some of these period-correct restoration orders.

This is one I did for a 69 Pontiac Firebird.

50-year old originals left; new webbing right:

**slepysal** · 09-17-2019, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Any pictures or other info on who you bought them from on ebay? I looked and mostly saw belts made in China... do you remember the length of your belt and buckle? Thanks

I can't remember the seller I can take a picture if you like

roll_the_dice · 09-18-2019, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

I can't remember the seller I can take a picture if you like

That would be great. Thanks, I appreciate it.

vince1 · 09-10-2019, 09:12 AM

I think a collapsible steering shaft should be considered before the seat belt mod. In my other old car I won't put on the lap belt because the steering shaft has not yet been modified and in a front end collision, behind the wheel is not the place to be. I had an acquaintance who is not here today as a result of it.

An alternative to the 3 point harness is to change to a newer seat that has the belts built in.

**G8rN@te61** · 09-15-2019, 07:38 PM

I used seatbelts plus and they turned out great

09-07-2019, 10:23 AM	#1
CJ2A Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hathaway Pines, CA Posts: 121	Quality Seat Belts I am finishing up a 1963 GMC build for my daughter. I want to learn from some of you’re experiences. The wife is wanting seat belts with a shoulder strap installed. Can I get some pros & cons on the aftermarket seatbelts available ? I am more into Quality than price. Is the mounting of the shoulder strap solid even though it is just a drilled hole in the cab ?

09-07-2019, 02:39 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Quality Seat Belts In the FAQ section there are posts about seat belts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002 Aftermarket Seatbelts??? a long thread about seat belt options Seat belts for stock bench seat, purchase and install info a thread with information about a aftermarket seat belt kit for a bench seat, with photos. 1965 Seat Belts??? : July 2010 /60+ posts anybody make the seat shoulder bolts : November 2013 1966 shoulder strap cab holes : April 2011 Seat belts???? : August 2014 /+15 posts, some photos and scanned diagrams (what is) the best 2 point retractable seat belt? : September 2014 66' 3 Point Seatbelts_B Pillar Plug... March 2014 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-07-2019, 11:32 PM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Quality Seat Belts The aftermarket 3-point seat belt conversion kits are a good idea. Be sure to use all of the backing hardware (the hardware that mounts to the rear of the panels) during the installation - the back side of the floor mounts and the B-pillar shoulder harness mount. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

09-08-2019, 10:11 AM	#7
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Quality Seat Belts I am about to order 2 shoulder belts and a middle lap belt for my 65 from www.seatbeltsplus.com. They are $225 and about $70 cheaper than other sites I have looked at. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

09-08-2019, 05:58 PM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Quality Seat Belts Keep us posted, I'd like to know on the length. On they're catalog on page 5 they show cable type buckle in 6", 12" 18" and 22". __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 09-10-2019 at 07:42 AM.

09-10-2019, 12:15 AM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Quality Seat Belts I am running some surplus Military Hummer 3 point belts that were purchased of E Bay about 4 years ago __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

09-10-2019, 03:19 PM	#13
Gargoyle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 289	Re: Quality Seat Belts Have you looked into Juliano's? https://www.julianos.com/Seat-Belts-s/96.htm

09-10-2019, 09:12 AM	#18
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: Quality Seat Belts I think a collapsible steering shaft should be considered before the seat belt mod. In my other old car I won't put on the lap belt because the steering shaft has not yet been modified and in a front end collision, behind the wheel is not the place to be. I had an acquaintance who is not here today as a result of it. An alternative to the 3 point harness is to change to a newer seat that has the belts built in.

09-15-2019, 07:38 PM	#19
G8rN@te61 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 203	Re: Quality Seat Belts I used seatbelts plus and they turned out great

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