Restoring OEM Seatbelts

[69Tom]

Originally Posted by Factory Guy

In the older trucks (my case a 1973) is there an upper mounting point for a 3 point seat belt? I would like to get 3 point seat belts installed in my truck.

My 74 has an upper mounting point. You'll have to cut a hole in the plastic trim.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 69Tom

My 74 has an upper mounting point. You'll have to cut a hole in the plastic trim.

But where would that black retractor box go? I have to admit I have never seen this style of seatbelt installed in a truck. I’m more familiar with the 78/79-87 style of seatbelt.

[K25alive]

The black retractor hooks then bolts to the rear pillar. Here is a pic of my 1977 C10 retractor. The bolt is a star head bolt.

[TKCR]

Thanks for the pics, that helps a lot

[TKCR]

Just restored a set of 87 Saddle Tan seatbelts for someone. I don’t usually do this, but he wanted his retractor casings done in Dark Saddle. But they will look good in his truck.
First pic is the Before, they were FILTHY! It took a couple of good hot baths, along with several good scrubbings.
2nd pic, is his truck the belts will be going in.
The rest are AFTER!