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1966gmc · 12-21-2008, 03:06 PM

Has anyone put shoulder belts in a 64-66 and what kind did you use? How did you attach them at the top? I have so many questions on this because mine are not equipped with any type of belt and I would feel safer with a shoulder belt set up. Thanks in advance guys

vin63 · 12-21-2008, 04:33 PM

I installed a three-point belt system in my '63. I got my kit from Classic, IIRC. I mounted the top part of the shoulder harness just above the seat on the B-pillar.

502tripower · 12-21-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1966gmc

Has anyone put shoulder belts in a 64-66 and what kind did you use? How did you attach them at the top? I have so many questions on this because mine are not equipped with any type of belt and I would feel safer with a shoulder belt set up. Thanks in advance guys

I used the 98 Silverado belts to match my seat. I put the bosses in when I did the big window conversion. You can see the hole where the shoulder harness mounts in the the pic. The recoil unit mounts just behind the door pillar. The other option you have is to purchase a newer Silverado seat that has the belts built into the seat.

Oregoon · 12-21-2008, 05:36 PM

I'm gonna use floor-mounted shoulder harnesses. A bit of a pain, but I can securely mount them, and they're about as safe as it gets.

Plus, you get the OG racecar look.

1966gmc · 12-21-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Oregoon

I'm gonna use floor-mounted shoulder harnesses. A bit of a pain, but I can securely mount them, and they're about as safe as it gets.

Plus, you get the OG racecar look.

Any pics or links?

Thanks for the advice guys

Oregoon · 12-21-2008, 07:52 PM

Well, on the budget side, there's these: http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/tuc800-sy.html

Not bad, but a bit too tuner-car for my tastes.

Then there's these for a few bucks more: http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.net/am4point.html

And finally, there's these NHRA type belts: http://www.jegs.com/p/G-FORCE/758245/10002/-1

I'll probably use the wescos, black with the chrome lift-levers, since I'm looking for something safe, low-key, and unobtrusive.

Plus, with a suburban, I've got to buy quite a few...

1966gmc · 12-21-2008, 08:25 PM

I thank you sir

12-21-2008, 03:06 PM	#1
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Shoulder belt question Has anyone put shoulder belts in a 64-66 and what kind did you use? How did you attach them at the top? I have so many questions on this because mine are not equipped with any type of belt and I would feel safer with a shoulder belt set up. Thanks in advance guys

12-21-2008, 04:33 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Shoulder belt question I installed a three-point belt system in my '63. I got my kit from Classic, IIRC. I mounted the top part of the shoulder harness just above the seat on the B-pillar. __________________ 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

12-21-2008, 05:36 PM	#4
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Shoulder belt question I'm gonna use floor-mounted shoulder harnesses. A bit of a pain, but I can securely mount them, and they're about as safe as it gets. Plus, you get the OG racecar look.

12-21-2008, 07:52 PM	#6
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Shoulder belt question Well, on the budget side, there's these: http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/tuc800-sy.html Not bad, but a bit too tuner-car for my tastes. Then there's these for a few bucks more: http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.net/am4point.html And finally, there's these NHRA type belts: http://www.jegs.com/p/G-FORCE/758245/10002/-1 I'll probably use the wescos, black with the chrome lift-levers, since I'm looking for something safe, low-key, and unobtrusive. Plus, with a suburban, I've got to buy quite a few...

12-21-2008, 08:25 PM	#7
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: Shoulder belt question I thank you sir

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