Got new seatbelts on ebay!!!! Now i got ???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HotRod929 · 11-22-2002, 10:58 AM

I won a set of 3point seat belts on ebay last night. So now I have a few questions.
1. What size bolt (length/width, corse/fine thread) do i need for the top mounting hole in the truck? THe on with a little plastic cap on it now.
2. Will I need to drill any holes? I looks like the bottom part of the seat belts can bolt right into where the old one is.
3. The ones o got are grey. My interior is black. How hard is it to dye the belts black?

Thanks
HotRod

sam's 72 · 11-22-2002, 11:04 AM

I bought a set just like those off of Ebay. Probabley got them from the same guy. Mine are black instead of gray. I have not installed mine yet, going to move the gas tank first, while I got the seats out then I will install them.
Sam

**Palf70Step** · 11-22-2002, 01:31 PM

use grade 8 7/16" SAE fine thread 1"long bolt.

I also used 3 large washers. 2 between cab & belt, 1 between bolt & belt.

gizmo · 11-22-2002, 02:03 PM

They are the same set that I bought. I used 1 1/2-7/16 fine thread with some washers. I had to bend the mount to get them to fit were I wanted them. I also found that the center belts were not long enough to go through the seat. I added a piece of chain between the floor and the belt. I had them installed in about an hour. Good Luck!!

c10crazy · 11-22-2002, 04:07 PM

who sells them on ebay?. they look nice!

HotRod929 · 11-22-2002, 04:56 PM

Theres a few different people who sell seat belts on ebay. Just do a search for seat belts and you will find a ton. The guy I bought them from only has one set left and its for bucket seats. Let me know if you want more info on this guy.

HotRod

vcrazy8 · 11-22-2002, 05:07 PM

I got the same ones about two months ago on ebay. I had to move my lower anchor bolts toward the front a couple of inches to clear my gas tank.Other than that they fit great. Also make sure they are level or they wont retract well

**PICKMUP** · 11-24-2002, 10:16 PM

I have worked with a few sets of those, also. I did not like that funky cover piece at the top mounting point, so I went to the wrecking yard an found some nice, more normal looking, mounts from other vehicles. I also use "L" shaped brackets at the bottom to mount to the floor. It seems easier to get them close to the seat & straight up & down.

11-22-2002, 10:58 AM	#1
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Got new seatbelts on ebay!!!! Now i got ???? I won a set of 3point seat belts on ebay last night. So now I have a few questions. 1. What size bolt (length/width, corse/fine thread) do i need for the top mounting hole in the truck? THe on with a little plastic cap on it now. 2. Will I need to drill any holes? I looks like the bottom part of the seat belts can bolt right into where the old one is. 3. The ones o got are grey. My interior is black. How hard is it to dye the belts black? Thanks HotRod Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

11-22-2002, 11:04 AM	#2
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	I bought a set just like those off of Ebay. Probabley got them from the same guy. Mine are black instead of gray. I have not installed mine yet, going to move the gas tank first, while I got the seats out then I will install them. Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

11-22-2002, 01:31 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	use grade 8 7/16" SAE fine thread 1"long bolt. I also used 3 large washers. 2 between cab & belt, 1 between bolt & belt. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-22-2002, 02:03 PM	#4
gizmo 100% Beefcake Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LaVale, Maryland Posts: 246	They are the same set that I bought. I used 1 1/2-7/16 fine thread with some washers. I had to bend the mount to get them to fit were I wanted them. I also found that the center belts were not long enough to go through the seat. I added a piece of chain between the floor and the belt. I had them installed in about an hour. Good Luck!! __________________ 1969 C10,350,4:11 posi, Fast Enough 1984 Monte Carlo SS 1987 Chevy S-10, 355 w/150 Shot of Nitrous, Fun,Fun 1938 Nash Lafayette 1956 MG Magnette

11-22-2002, 04:07 PM	#5
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	who sells them on ebay?. they look nice! __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

11-22-2002, 04:56 PM	#6
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Theres a few different people who sell seat belts on ebay. Just do a search for seat belts and you will find a ton. The guy I bought them from only has one set left and its for bucket seats. Let me know if you want more info on this guy. HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

11-22-2002, 05:07 PM	#7
vcrazy8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: florence alabama Posts: 81	I got the same ones about two months ago on ebay. I had to move my lower anchor bolts toward the front a couple of inches to clear my gas tank.Other than that they fit great. Also make sure they are level or they wont retract well __________________ 72 Custom Deluxe, Viper red with a 383 HT

11-24-2002, 10:16 PM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,160	Me too I have worked with a few sets of those, also. I did not like that funky cover piece at the top mounting point, so I went to the wrecking yard an found some nice, more normal looking, mounts from other vehicles. I also use "L" shaped brackets at the bottom to mount to the floor. It seems easier to get them close to the seat & straight up & down. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170



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