replacement seat belts: really this hard???
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Abby Normal
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replacement seat belts: really this hard???
i can't find replacements for my seat belts. what gives? the guy i talked to at ecklers told me that gov't regulations have made it so tough on manufacturers that there aren't any original style replacements out there. the only thing available is a simple lap belt without auto retract. YGTB$M!!! i can't believe that's true. so now my safety is in more danger because our benevolent gov't has run manufacturers out of business? say it ain't so!
i find it hard to believe, unless the c4 belts i see in the ecklers and MAD catalogs are NOS G.M. units.
well, i've heard that there are a few places that will recondition the originals. anybody know where i can get that done?
i find it hard to believe, unless the c4 belts i see in the ecklers and MAD catalogs are NOS G.M. units.
well, i've heard that there are a few places that will recondition the originals. anybody know where i can get that done?
Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
There have been many threads about the conversion from the original Corvette seat belts to the late model Camaro/Firebird rear seat belts. The problem you stated has been one of the reasons why.
For upgrading your original belts, there is a company called Snake Oyl http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/ that does seat belt restoration.
kdf
For upgrading your original belts, there is a company called Snake Oyl http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/ that does seat belt restoration.
kdf
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Did you see the little self-contained retractors that they sell
for the simple lap-belts ? I haven't decided what to do yet.
I will either get the lap belts or the F-body rear-seat shoulder belts.
for the simple lap-belts ? I haven't decided what to do yet.
I will either get the lap belts or the F-body rear-seat shoulder belts.
Racer
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I had my belts(80) done by snakeoyl, they re webbed them ,rechromed the buckles and shipped them for $183.00 Just the main belts not the little latch ends. They came out great. That a lot less than new if you can find them. They will also sew your orig date tags back on for an extra fee.
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hey, thanks for the replies guys. at these prices and since this will be no where near an NCRS restoration, i think i'm going to check out some other alternatives. i'll post my solution.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dixie TN
Originally Posted by kdf1986
There have been many threads about the conversion from the original Corvette seat belts to the late model Camaro/Firebird rear seat belts. The problem you stated has been one of the reasons why.
For upgrading your original belts, there is a company called Snake Oyl http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/ that does seat belt restoration.
kdf
For upgrading your original belts, there is a company called Snake Oyl http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/ that does seat belt restoration.
kdf
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From: Mahopac NY
Originally Posted by kdf1986
There have been many threads about the conversion from the original Corvette seat belts to the late model Camaro/Firebird rear seat belts. The problem you stated has been one of the reasons why.
For upgrading your original belts, there is a company called Snake Oyl http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/ that does seat belt restoration.
kdf
For upgrading your original belts, there is a company called Snake Oyl http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/ that does seat belt restoration.
kdf
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Originally Posted by Suncountry
I looked for a while as well for a pair on my 76. I ended up sending my orginal set to Ssnake-Oyl on Tuesday for a rebuild.
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Will the F-body belts fit the late C-3's ?
Is there an article or FAQ on what fits and what years they will work in?
Mine is and '80 like ClutchDust has and I need a set of Black belts to go in it. jim
Is there an article or FAQ on what fits and what years they will work in?
Mine is and '80 like ClutchDust has and I need a set of Black belts to go in it. jim
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St. Jude Donor '05
TTT I have a line on a set of F-body belts. Will they fit in the late C-3? Jim
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I've recently purchased a set of F-body seat belts and have begun installing them in my 74 coupe. My biggest problem is that it doesn't look like the retractor fits in place like it should. Anyone got a link to a thread on how to install those properly?
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From: Waterford Mi
Originally Posted by Nygdup
I've recently purchased a set of F-body seat belts and have begun installing them in my 74 coupe. My biggest problem is that it doesn't look like the retractor fits in place like it should. Anyone got a link to a thread on how to install those properly?
I cut the black plastic back so they would come up at the right angle. I did not put the covers back on the side panels yet.
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i got my complete set(frt and rear retractors) for passenger and driver from===========SUNWEST AUTO SPECIALTIES----karl roepke(505)2927609------8400 menaul n.e. #a-101-albuquerque new mexico---87112- he has been collecting seat belts since the 70's- there completely restored g.m. buckles.correct colors ,even have the correct ''tags'' sewn in-and he has the proper torques headed bolts to mount them up- mater of fact i needed the ''t'' that keeps the belt from sliding in the back rest-and he sent me 4 in the mail last year,,, he'll have what your looking for
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From: TEXASTEXASTEXASTEXAS TEXASTEXASTEXASTEXAS
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The F-body belts won't work on later C3s where the retractor mounts on the door column, only on earlier C3s where the retractor mounts on the rear wheel well hump.
JB
JB
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From: Waterford Mi
Originally Posted by Nygdup
I have a 74 where it mounts over the wheel wells, but they dont seem to mount facing forward. Instead, then tend to point inward toward the center of the car.