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11-23-2013, 04:20 PM
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shoulder belt in 66
Can shoulder belts be put in a 66 chevy truck correctly meaning they would work in a crash? Mine does not have any holes where the shoulder belt would mount. I was thinking about drilling a hole and using a bolt and large washer but not sure. What to you guys think?
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11-23-2013, 05:58 PM
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Re: shoulder belt in 66
I think their good if you use them for a daily driver. I'm looking at new lap belts right now for my weekend truck. Good thread here in the FAQ's on seat belts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=413117&page=2
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11-24-2013, 08:08 AM
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Re: shoulder belt in 66
I don't think the shoulder belt would work just bolting it to the sheet metal. It could pull out with the force of an accident without reinforcing in some way.
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11-24-2013, 10:14 AM
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Re: shoulder belt in 66
What I am wanting to know is can I safely put shoulder belts in my 66?. It has no holes for them now. I know where to buy new seat belts but can this be done safely?. thanks for the replies.
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11-24-2013, 10:34 AM
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Re: shoulder belt in 66
Yes you can. For example, the Juliano's shoulder belts come with a shouldered attachment bolt and a nut that is welded to a 4 inch long piece of steel flat stock which is meant to go behind and serve as reinforcement for the sheet metal cab wall.
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11-24-2013, 10:35 AM
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Re: shoulder belt in 66
For the reinforcement plates, check out what Brad did on his truck:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...320546&page=13 Check out post# 303. You could easily make these with a piece of flat steel and a nut if you didn't want to buy them.
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11-24-2013, 03:28 PM
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Re: shoulder belt in 66
Thanks guys THAT is what I was looking for. I am thinking about making my 66 a driver and letting my son drive it to school next year but wanted a good 3 point seat belt. It looks like what brad did will work and be safe.
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