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10-08-2008, 01:08 AM
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Seatbelts?
Ok, I want to change out my lap belts to some newer style 3 point retractable ones, any body have any good ideas? I was looking at some nice Corbeu ones, just checking to see what the rest of you might have done.
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10-08-2008, 01:44 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
do you want used or new
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10-08-2008, 09:20 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
Probably new but It doesnt really matter
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10-08-2008, 11:42 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
LMC sells the 3point now, another source I know of is Julianos
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10-08-2008, 11:46 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
I'm using seats out of a newer chevy truck that has the belts integrated with the seats. That might be an option if you want seats too.
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10-08-2008, 11:47 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
Yes, I also have these. You can check out my build thread. ( Bookem )
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10-08-2008, 11:53 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
Alright thanks guys. Ill check into the LMC idea. I would love to put newer truck seats in it but thats not in the budget for now. Thanks for the ideas
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10-08-2008, 02:16 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
www.gemstreetrods.com This guy has the best prices on aftermarket belts, and they are the same ones LMC, Brothers, etc all sell.
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10-08-2008, 02:48 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
Please, don't even think about used!
Realistically, seat belts are only good for 1 hard crash. They may look just fine, but they do stretch and weaken when subjected to those kind of forces. I'd hate to see anybody get hurt, or worse, because of a belt failure. I'm climbing off my soap box now.
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10-08-2008, 02:49 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
That's some good advice El Jay
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10-08-2008, 03:01 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
I don't think used is a good idea either, thanks for the advice. I am looking for something maybe a little more interesting than stock, but my budget wont allow for much. Even the stock ones are $80
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10-08-2008, 03:22 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
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10-08-2008, 04:56 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
Thats not what I meant. If the stock ones are $80, then I might as well spend 20 more and get some cool ones from Corbeau or Simpson
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10-08-2008, 09:20 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
i will send you a prive message telling who has the seat belts
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10-08-2008, 10:57 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
i got my from TN used for $50 in greart shape
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10-08-2008, 11:24 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
Those look pretty cool. Looks like the two triangles at the side would connect to the floor and you wear it as a lap belt, and the two vertical straps would go over your torso and then the strap at the top would go to the left of your head like a normal belt. Got a link to them?
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10-08-2008, 11:28 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
Ya i do think they are cool. I wonder if they would work in an old truck? Heres a link http://www.corbeau.com/products/harn...harness_belts/
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10-09-2008, 01:37 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
although i see merit with the thought of not using used belts, i pulled set out of a 82 chevy that i know was never in a wreck (my brother owned it). the bolt hole for the shoulder part was already in my cab, so i just got the correct, fine threaded bolt for it, and bolted it in.
for the bottoms, i cut some 3" x 4" 5/32" steel squares and drilled holes through the cab and put those on the bottom side of the cab, using grade 8 bolts. IMO, these are better than stock. the one downside is that there's very little room between the bench seat and the door, so check your placement before you drill for the retractor part. my 0.02 |
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Re: Seatbelts?
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Knowing that the vehicle that the belts were removed from has never been crashed, and getting something out of a salvage yard are quite different Although, I'd rather install new stuff. WAY back in my misspent youth, I worked for an ambulance service; so I formed my own opinions about seat belts; new, or used. Like you, just my .02.
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10-09-2008, 02:01 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
Hey everybody's opinion matters. I am not liking all this talk about little clearance between the door and bench seat. I need to go measure. I have matching holes in the cab pillars behind the seat on either side, are these for shoulder belts?
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10-09-2008, 08:42 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
yes they are lucky.
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10-19-2008, 11:05 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
Has anyone bought the seat belts from www.gemstreetrods.com? I was looking at some from brothers but that are a lot more then this place sells them for. Was looking for something I could just bolt up and not have to modify anything.
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10-19-2008, 11:28 AM
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Re: Seatbelts?
are the lmc belts priced per side ...?finally have my daily driver going...and my lil boy loves riding in it so i to wanna do three point belts for his car seat ..thanks
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10-20-2008, 03:04 PM
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Re: Seatbelts?
Anyone tried this company,looks like they might be worth checking out.
http://buckle-up.net/index.html Here is an article about them: http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...tem/index.html
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