1970 C10 Seat Belt Replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rmawyer · 10-19-2015, 08:48 PM

I want to replace mismatched seat belts in my truck. Got new belts from Brother's. Do I need to remove bench seat? It seems straightforward but I'd be interested in any advice before I attempt the swap - thanks!

mikeshome · 10-19-2015, 09:06 PM

That would be the best,i changed one with the seat still in but it was hard on the knuckles.My seat came out easy,but that will depend on rust.

rmawyer · 10-19-2015, 09:18 PM

Thanks for responding - I like to learn from those who have been there before me.

Craftsmen · 10-20-2015, 09:02 AM

I did mine with the seat out, just have some help on the removal so you dont scratch the rocker panel. Be aware that the seat frame has some pretty sharp edges.

68gmsee · 10-20-2015, 09:31 AM

As above ^.. Best with seat out.

I've taken the bench seat out by myself by using piece of discarded carpet and also cardboard under it after removing the bolts to keep it from scratching floor board. A helper would be much easier, though.

rmawyer · 11-01-2015, 07:56 PM

Thanks to all responders - I was able to replace them without taking the seat all the way out - I did have to unbolt the seat and move it toward dash.

10-19-2015, 08:48 PM	#1
rmawyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fishing Creek, MD Posts: 49	1970 C10 Seat Belt Replacement I want to replace mismatched seat belts in my truck. Got new belts from Brother's. Do I need to remove bench seat? It seems straightforward but I'd be interested in any advice before I attempt the swap - thanks!

10-19-2015, 09:06 PM	#2
mikeshome Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mount Albert.Ontario Posts: 119	Re: 1970 C10 Seat Belt Replacement That would be the best,i changed one with the seat still in but it was hard on the knuckles.My seat came out easy,but that will depend on rust.

10-19-2015, 09:18 PM	#3
rmawyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fishing Creek, MD Posts: 49	Re: 1970 C10 Seat Belt Replacement Thanks for responding - I like to learn from those who have been there before me.

10-20-2015, 09:02 AM	#4
Craftsmen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Fulton, ny Posts: 116	Re: 1970 C10 Seat Belt Replacement I did mine with the seat out, just have some help on the removal so you dont scratch the rocker panel. Be aware that the seat frame has some pretty sharp edges. __________________ 1970 C10 SWB

10-20-2015, 09:31 AM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 1970 C10 Seat Belt Replacement As above ^.. Best with seat out. I've taken the bench seat out by myself by using piece of discarded carpet and also cardboard under it after removing the bolts to keep it from scratching floor board. A helper would be much easier, though. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

11-01-2015, 07:56 PM	#6
rmawyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fishing Creek, MD Posts: 49	Re: 1970 C10 Seat Belt Replacement Thanks to all responders - I was able to replace them without taking the seat all the way out - I did have to unbolt the seat and move it toward dash.



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