shoulder belts. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69halfton · 07-21-2007, 01:31 PM

im only 15, and am turning 16 shortly, im wrapping up a build on a 69 chevy truck, and my dad is telling me i have to put should belts in my truck. i dont want them, i think they will ruin the otherwise tottally stock linterior. he says i can drive the truck without em, but im not allowed to have and girls with me.

obviously im gunna need a shoulder belt.

i have an aqu- turquoise (stock) color, interior and out. Do any of you boys have any recomendations of a belt that would match the color like the stock lap belts do?

are they hard to install?

**Already Gone** · 07-21-2007, 01:47 PM

I know you dont want to hear this but your Dad is right, you should have shoulder belts in your truck. You can buy them seperately or get a set of newer (2000 & Up) Chevy truck seats with the integrated shoulder belts cause they will bolt right into your truck but you'll need to reinforce the floor to do that . You can get a shoulder belt set up from julianos but by the time you buy them from the USA and get them to Canada it'd be cheaper( and more comfortable) for you to get a set of seats from a newer truck.

ChevLoRay · 07-21-2007, 01:48 PM

They were available in '69. If you look at the upper rear corners of your cab, you will probably see a cover over the threaded hole, or maybe the covers are gone. Regardless, the thread bosses are there to mount 3-point seat belts. You won't ruin a stock interior but you will gain a little more safety. There are people (Click and Clack, for instance) who advocate getting later model vehicles for younger drivers to give them as many safety advantages as possible; side impact protection, air bags, etc. You know your Dad is only out to keep you around for as long as possible.

Go ahead and do it. It'll be okay.

1969k10stepside · 07-21-2007, 01:54 PM

You could get shoulder belts in some of the trucks back then so adding them wont make it look less original by any means

69halfton · 07-21-2007, 01:56 PM

yeah, ive seen those little covers, but never really looked into what they were for, i assume 3-point belts were uncommon in 69....

what about belts that mounted on the roof of like a 95 or so truck?

would they work?

matthufham · 07-21-2007, 02:07 PM

my dad made me do the same thing. i bought some black ones on ebay from a hot rod guy for about $100 and added a middle lap belt. they're from auto loc though, which is a good brand. my cab had holes in the pillars for the shoulder belt already.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-21-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

my dad made me do the same thing. i bought some black ones on ebay from a hot rod guy for about $100 and added a middle lap belt. they're from auto loc though, which is a good brand. my cab had holes in the pillars for the shoulder belt already.

I did the same thing, I bought Auto locs from "fat rodder" he has good prices and fast shipping.

edmonton72 · 07-21-2007, 06:10 PM

I got some but I didn't install them yet. I was changing my interior color from white to black and the 3-point were just $10 more so i decided to get them. My dad said I should get mine too as I'm not much older then you(17 going to be 18 next week). Parents are always looking out for their kids, so I guess its a good thing.

msgross · 07-21-2007, 06:37 PM

I'm using a set from an S-10, they have "GM" on them like original but are smaller. Safety first dude...

tell your dad that the girls will be sitting in the middle though!!!!! duh...

Brad · 07-21-2007, 06:58 PM

Yes, take a look at the late '80's to early '90's S-10 belts. Many have done this conversion. I did a small write up in the FAQ section.

sameyrasmea72 · 07-21-2007, 07:33 PM

If you want to spend some bucks I can tell you where to get some redone stock ones.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 07-21-2007, 07:57 PM

I got stopped by an officer accusing me of not wearing my seatbelt about three days ago. Of course it just has lap belts like most of our trucks. I was dang sure wearing it and he argued with me a couple minutes saying that "this truck did have shoulder belts, you just removed them". He finally let me go, no ticket, but he said I need to put shoulder belts in it. I called the Police Dept. and talked to his supervisor, hopefully the supervisor didn't lie to me and straightened him out like he said he would. If I were you I'd put some shoulder belts in to avoid being hassled by the law.

airdale94 · 07-21-2007, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

If you want to spend some bucks I can tell you where to get some redone stock ones.

Don't mean to change the subject, but man sameyrasmea72, I love that seat! Let's see some pics of it please.

hutch949 · 07-21-2007, 09:58 PM

Ok S72,wher do we get them and how much?Thanks,Hutch949

tavenner13 · 07-21-2007, 10:25 PM

dude, tell your dad your girl is gonna sit in the middle so she wouldnt be able to use the shoulder belts anyways lol

EDIT: oh yeah... and if youre gonna take girls out in your truck... make sure your windows are tinted well too haha (dont ask

)

sameyrasmea72 · 07-21-2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airdale94

Don't mean to change the subject, but man sameyrasmea72, I love that seat! Let's see some pics of it please.

That would make for a comfortable seat, but that is my couch.

Hutch- I think they were around $375 for the 2 lap belts( no center one with buckets) and the shoulder belts. http://www.cs-m.com/index.htm

WWPierre · 07-21-2007, 10:31 PM

In 1987 I folded around a lap belt in an accident and burst a vertebra. They cut me open and rebuilt it with parts from my ribs. A shoulder belt would have saved me a lifetime of constant pain.

msgross · 07-21-2007, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WWPierre

In 1987 I folded around a lap belt in an accident and burst a vertebra. They cut me open and rebuilt it with parts from my ribs. A shoulder belt would have saved me a lifetime of constant pain.

ouch, that makes me want a 5 point harness!

Zeke · 07-22-2007, 08:02 AM

Might try these guys http://www.andoauto.com/

I haven't called them but looks like they could put together anything you want. There site is a little hard to navigate but they do have original buckles if you want them.

ms. Attitude · 07-22-2007, 09:57 AM

my son just put in seats out of a 2003 chevy truck last week for his 67.he is also 15 and will be 16 next minth.it makes me feel a whole lot better with those shoulder belts built right in,plus they look great.the only complaint he has is his hurst rachect shifter sits back too far so he cant fit the middle buddy seat in it to get the girls closer to him.

69halfton · 07-22-2007, 03:42 PM

i tell my parents i want to keep the stock seats to make the truck look stock.

but the girls are the main reason that bench stays in there lol

07-21-2007, 01:31 PM	#1
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	shoulder belts. im only 15, and am turning 16 shortly, im wrapping up a build on a 69 chevy truck, and my dad is telling me i have to put should belts in my truck. i dont want them, i think they will ruin the otherwise tottally stock linterior. he says i can drive the truck without em, but im not allowed to have and girls with me. obviously im gunna need a shoulder belt. i have an aqu- turquoise (stock) color, interior and out. Do any of you boys have any recomendations of a belt that would match the color like the stock lap belts do? are they hard to install? __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

07-21-2007, 01:47 PM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,150	Re: shoulder belts. I know you dont want to hear this but your Dad is right, you should have shoulder belts in your truck. You can buy them seperately or get a set of newer (2000 & Up) Chevy truck seats with the integrated shoulder belts cause they will bolt right into your truck but you'll need to reinforce the floor to do that . You can get a shoulder belt set up from julianos but by the time you buy them from the USA and get them to Canada it'd be cheaper( and more comfortable) for you to get a set of seats from a newer truck. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-21-2007, 01:48 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: shoulder belts. They were available in '69. If you look at the upper rear corners of your cab, you will probably see a cover over the threaded hole, or maybe the covers are gone. Regardless, the thread bosses are there to mount 3-point seat belts. You won't ruin a stock interior but you will gain a little more safety. There are people (Click and Clack, for instance) who advocate getting later model vehicles for younger drivers to give them as many safety advantages as possible; side impact protection, air bags, etc. You know your Dad is only out to keep you around for as long as possible. Go ahead and do it. It'll be okay. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-21-2007, 01:54 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: shoulder belts. You could get shoulder belts in some of the trucks back then so adding them wont make it look less original by any means Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 07-21-2007 at 01:54 PM.

07-21-2007, 01:56 PM	#5
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: shoulder belts. yeah, ive seen those little covers, but never really looked into what they were for, i assume 3-point belts were uncommon in 69.... what about belts that mounted on the roof of like a 95 or so truck? would they work? __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

07-21-2007, 02:07 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: shoulder belts. my dad made me do the same thing. i bought some black ones on ebay from a hot rod guy for about $100 and added a middle lap belt. they're from auto loc though, which is a good brand. my cab had holes in the pillars for the shoulder belt already.

07-21-2007, 06:10 PM	#8
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: shoulder belts. I got some but I didn't install them yet. I was changing my interior color from white to black and the 3-point were just $10 more so i decided to get them. My dad said I should get mine too as I'm not much older then you(17 going to be 18 next week). Parents are always looking out for their kids, so I guess its a good thing. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding. Last edited by edmonton72; 07-21-2007 at 06:12 PM.

07-21-2007, 06:37 PM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: shoulder belts. I'm using a set from an S-10, they have "GM" on them like original but are smaller. Safety first dude... tell your dad that the girls will be sitting in the middle though!!!!! duh... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-21-2007, 06:58 PM	#10
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: shoulder belts. Yes, take a look at the late '80's to early '90's S-10 belts. Many have done this conversion. I did a small write up in the FAQ section. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

07-21-2007, 07:33 PM	#11
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: shoulder belts. If you want to spend some bucks I can tell you where to get some redone stock ones. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

07-21-2007, 07:57 PM	#12
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: shoulder belts. I got stopped by an officer accusing me of not wearing my seatbelt about three days ago. Of course it just has lap belts like most of our trucks. I was dang sure wearing it and he argued with me a couple minutes saying that "this truck did have shoulder belts, you just removed them". He finally let me go, no ticket, but he said I need to put shoulder belts in it. I called the Police Dept. and talked to his supervisor, hopefully the supervisor didn't lie to me and straightened him out like he said he would. If I were you I'd put some shoulder belts in to avoid being hassled by the law. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

07-21-2007, 09:58 PM	#14
hutch949 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kernersville,N.C. Posts: 50	Re: shoulder belts. Ok S72,wher do we get them and how much?Thanks,Hutch949

07-21-2007, 10:25 PM	#15
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	Re: shoulder belts. dude, tell your dad your girl is gonna sit in the middle so she wouldnt be able to use the shoulder belts anyways lol EDIT: oh yeah... and if youre gonna take girls out in your truck... make sure your windows are tinted well too haha (dont ask ) Last edited by tavenner13; 07-21-2007 at 10:28 PM.

07-21-2007, 10:31 PM	#17
WWPierre Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Squamish, B.C. Posts: 33	Re: shoulder belts. In 1987 I folded around a lap belt in an accident and burst a vertebra. They cut me open and rebuilt it with parts from my ribs. A shoulder belt would have saved me a lifetime of constant pain.

07-22-2007, 08:02 AM	#19
Zeke Active Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: L.A. Lower Alabama Posts: 453	Re: shoulder belts. Might try these guys http://www.andoauto.com/ I haven't called them but looks like they could put together anything you want. There site is a little hard to navigate but they do have original buckles if you want them. __________________ 1969 C10 350 3spd 1995 GMC 3500 XC 350 dually When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent. George Carlin



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

07-22-2007, 09:57 AM	#20
ms. Attitude Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: northeast Pa. Posts: 75	Re: shoulder belts. my son just put in seats out of a 2003 chevy truck last week for his 67.he is also 15 and will be 16 next minth.it makes me feel a whole lot better with those shoulder belts built right in,plus they look great.the only complaint he has is his hurst rachect shifter sits back too far so he cant fit the middle buddy seat in it to get the girls closer to him. __________________ 1990 chevy k1500 short/fleet 350 5spd. Silverado 1952 chevy 3100 shortbox 235 4spd. 2000 harley 1200 sporty 1967 c10 2wd short/fleet 350/350 (sons)

07-22-2007, 03:42 PM	#21
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: shoulder belts. i tell my parents i want to keep the stock seats to make the truck look stock. but the girls are the main reason that bench stays in there lol __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men. Last edited by 69halfton; 07-22-2007 at 03:43 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.