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Guardrail · 11-09-2005, 12:47 PM

I'm looking for the plastic cover that holds the passenger side male seat belt up. My cover is all broken up and allows the seat belt to get caught in the door when you close it. I'm seeking blue, and would take a pair of them if available.

chevyguy_72 · 11-09-2005, 03:39 PM

i might have some out of a truck i am scrapping. I am not sure of the condition. I will get back to you when i can take a look

billsbowtie · 11-09-2005, 04:07 PM

if chevyguy 72 can not help you. i have these driver shaped ones i will take $20.00 for the set shipping included.

Guardrail · 11-13-2005, 06:47 PM

billsbowtie offered me a complete set of belts, at a great price. That got me thinking I might not be able to just replace the blue plastic thingy without breaking it. So I am prepared to buy a complete set of belts, or perhaps just the passenger side set. Anybody got nice blue belts for sale-with thingy(s)? As it turned out, bills thingy was cracked.

Just to clarify, the "thingy" is what I'm calling the blue plastic sleeve that holds the belt up from falling in the door opening. I don't know what else to call it.

1971custom · 11-14-2005, 10:45 AM

i have a good set in colorado that are good shape what are thy worth
the thingeys are in good shape

phlegm · 11-14-2005, 11:49 AM

Hey Guradrail, I just did this to my black ones. You probably already know, but I didnt so here goes. Be VERY carefull when you take the old belt out and go to replace this unit. In order to get the belt threaded you have to take it clear off of the spring loaded piece at the base of the plastic. To rethread was a pain and even when I thought I had it right and in place, it wasnt. It has not retracted correctly since and doesnt at all now. I re-did it so many times the plastic housing cracked and now I just flip my fully extended male belt into the seat behind me when I get out.

IMO, buy one that comes with the belt threaded and working, thats what I am going to have to do now...

Guardrail · 11-14-2005, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971custom

i have a good set in colorado that are good shape what are thy worth
the thingeys are in good shape

I don't have much to go on since I'm just beginning my search. How about some photos?

Hey phlegm, I'll take that advice. I don't want to take the retractor apart, I'll just replace the whole thing.

jescates · 11-14-2005, 09:00 PM

I bought mine off a board member, got both driver and passenger side and paid $25 plus the shipping. Keep asking around, I am sure someone has a set pretty reasonable.

chevyguy_72 · 11-15-2005, 12:44 PM

i have a whole set as well. Give me a few days and i will get you some pics
Thanks

1971custom · 11-15-2005, 03:50 PM

30 dollers plus shipping both in great shape

11-09-2005, 12:47 PM	#1
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	WTB: Blue 71' Seat Belt Thingy I'm looking for the plastic cover that holds the passenger side male seat belt up. My cover is all broken up and allows the seat belt to get caught in the door when you close it. I'm seeking blue, and would take a pair of them if available. __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

11-09-2005, 03:39 PM	#2
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 956	Re: WTB: Blue 71' Seat Belt Thingy i might have some out of a truck i am scrapping. I am not sure of the condition. I will get back to you when i can take a look

11-09-2005, 04:07 PM	#3
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	Re: WTB: Blue 71' Seat Belt Thingy if chevyguy 72 can not help you. i have these driver shaped ones i will take $20.00 for the set shipping included.

11-13-2005, 06:47 PM	#4
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	Re: WTB: Blue 71' Seat Belt Thingy billsbowtie offered me a complete set of belts, at a great price. That got me thinking I might not be able to just replace the blue plastic thingy without breaking it. So I am prepared to buy a complete set of belts, or perhaps just the passenger side set. Anybody got nice blue belts for sale-with thingy(s)? As it turned out, bills thingy was cracked. Just to clarify, the "thingy" is what I'm calling the blue plastic sleeve that holds the belt up from falling in the door opening. I don't know what else to call it. __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

11-14-2005, 10:45 AM	#5
1971custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: south west nebraska Posts: 244	Re: WTB: Blue 71' Seat Belt Thingy i have a good set in colorado that are good shape what are thy worth the thingeys are in good shape

11-14-2005, 11:49 AM	#6
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: WTB: Blue 71' Seat Belt Thingy Hey Guradrail, I just did this to my black ones. You probably already know, but I didnt so here goes. Be VERY carefull when you take the old belt out and go to replace this unit. In order to get the belt threaded you have to take it clear off of the spring loaded piece at the base of the plastic. To rethread was a pain and even when I thought I had it right and in place, it wasnt. It has not retracted correctly since and doesnt at all now. I re-did it so many times the plastic housing cracked and now I just flip my fully extended male belt into the seat behind me when I get out. IMO, buy one that comes with the belt threaded and working, thats what I am going to have to do now... __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

11-14-2005, 09:00 PM	#8
jescates Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma Posts: 656	Re: WTB: Blue 71' Seat Belt Thingy I bought mine off a board member, got both driver and passenger side and paid $25 plus the shipping. Keep asking around, I am sure someone has a set pretty reasonable. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB 1998 Jeep Wrangled TJ 2009 Honda VTX 1300 2013 Buick Enclave Last edited by jescates; 11-14-2005 at 09:01 PM.

11-15-2005, 12:44 PM	#9
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 956	Re: WTB: Blue 71' Seat Belt Thingy i have a whole set as well. Give me a few days and i will get you some pics Thanks

11-15-2005, 03:50 PM	#10
1971custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: south west nebraska Posts: 244	Re: WTB: Blue 71' Seat Belt Thingy 30 dollers plus shipping both in great shape



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