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72 shorty · 04-01-2016, 09:20 PM

I'm new to this site and hope I am putting this in the correct area. I need a little advise on 3 point seat belts. My 16 yr old son and I have just started a 72 SWB fleet side project. With the idea of keeping him a little more safe in case of an accident while he's cruising around we have decided we should install 3 point seat belts. I have seen different suppliers of seat belts but we were wondering which brands/suppliers you have used and your opinions. I don't care the cost just want a good quality product. Thanks for your help!

dazza · 04-01-2016, 09:23 PM

Check with Matt at MCB Parts here on the board, he has them.

72 shorty · 04-01-2016, 09:33 PM

Thanks! I'll check it out.

dazza · 04-01-2016, 10:18 PM

If you just send him a private message with color, bench or bucket seats, and I think the year, he'll get you a quote.

helluva · 04-01-2016, 10:24 PM

Picked mine up from Welder Joe's on eBay, $100 shipped. They've kept me in my seat.

72 shorty · 04-02-2016, 11:45 AM

Thanks, I'll check that also.

ksshane · 04-05-2016, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helluva

Picked mine up from Welder Joe's on eBay, $100 shipped. They've kept me in my seat.

You dont happen to have a link do you?

davepl · 04-05-2016, 01:19 PM

I installed a full set of color-matched LMC units. You can buy the little "GM Mark of Excellence" stickers separately if you're detail oriented but you won't find them on repros for liability reasons.

They self-retract, basically fit the stock locations, and work well. Much safer I imagine. Available in the LMC catalog or on their website.

They might actually be intended for bench seats, I'm not sure.

TheRocket · 04-05-2016, 03:37 PM

I bought mine for my 1971 C10 from Juliano's. www.julianos.com I have been very satisfied with them.

35boulder · 04-05-2016, 04:00 PM

Are the release buttons metal or plastic on these. If so any one better than the other?

TheRocket · 04-05-2016, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35boulder

Are the release buttons metal or plastic on these. If so any one better than the other?

I can't answer your question at this time. My pickup is at my son's in another town being worked on and I will have to check that out (after tax season and after I get back from my post-season feeshin' trip).

72 shorty · 04-05-2016, 08:44 PM

Thanks for all your responses. This is my seat that I just had rebuilt. I'm trying to find a color that matches the light blue. It's hard to match a color while looking at color samples from the laptop. Has anyone had any luck trying to do so?

**LEEVON** · 04-05-2016, 11:37 PM

Heads up, there are a few blue colors, but none match the original medium blue interiors at all, in fact they stick out badly. I have swatches from two major webbing suppliers. Best to go with black like davepl pictured.

72 shorty · 04-06-2016, 06:17 PM

Thanks Leevon, I was starting to think the same thing.

04-01-2016, 09:20 PM	#1
72 shorty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 10	3 point seat belt help. I'm new to this site and hope I am putting this in the correct area. I need a little advise on 3 point seat belts. My 16 yr old son and I have just started a 72 SWB fleet side project. With the idea of keeping him a little more safe in case of an accident while he's cruising around we have decided we should install 3 point seat belts. I have seen different suppliers of seat belts but we were wondering which brands/suppliers you have used and your opinions. I don't care the cost just want a good quality product. Thanks for your help!

04-01-2016, 09:23 PM	#2
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: 3 point seat belt help. Check with Matt at MCB Parts here on the board, he has them. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

04-01-2016, 09:33 PM	#3
72 shorty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 10	Re: 3 point seat belt help. Thanks! I'll check it out.

04-01-2016, 10:18 PM	#4
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: 3 point seat belt help. If you just send him a private message with color, bench or bucket seats, and I think the year, he'll get you a quote. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

04-01-2016, 10:24 PM	#5
helluva Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NW GA Posts: 7	Re: 3 point seat belt help. Picked mine up from Welder Joe's on eBay, $100 shipped. They've kept me in my seat.

04-02-2016, 11:45 AM	#6
72 shorty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 10	Re: 3 point seat belt help. Thanks, I'll check that also.

04-05-2016, 01:19 PM	#8
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 3 point seat belt help. I installed a full set of color-matched LMC units. You can buy the little "GM Mark of Excellence" stickers separately if you're detail oriented but you won't find them on repros for liability reasons. They self-retract, basically fit the stock locations, and work well. Much safer I imagine. Available in the LMC catalog or on their website. They might actually be intended for bench seats, I'm not sure. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

04-05-2016, 03:37 PM	#9
TheRocket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Goodwell, OK Posts: 63	Re: 3 point seat belt help. I bought mine for my 1971 C10 from Juliano's. www.julianos.com I have been very satisfied with them.

04-05-2016, 04:00 PM	#10
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,380	Re: 3 point seat belt help. Are the release buttons metal or plastic on these. If so any one better than the other?

04-05-2016, 08:44 PM	#12
72 shorty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 10	Re: 3 point seat belt help. Thanks for all your responses. This is my seat that I just had rebuilt. I'm trying to find a color that matches the light blue. It's hard to match a color while looking at color samples from the laptop. Has anyone had any luck trying to do so? Attached Images

04-05-2016, 11:37 PM	#13
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 3 point seat belt help. Heads up, there are a few blue colors, but none match the original medium blue interiors at all, in fact they stick out badly. I have swatches from two major webbing suppliers. Best to go with black like davepl pictured. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

04-06-2016, 06:17 PM	#14
72 shorty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 10	Re: 3 point seat belt help. Thanks Leevon, I was starting to think the same thing.



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