'71 Shoulder Belt Escutcheon
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Instructor
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From: Williamsport PA
'71 Shoulder Belt Escutcheon
I have a '71 CP - the shoulder belt goes through upper part of seat. I
need one of the bezels that fit behind the seat . I have one ,the GM
part number on it #3976549 , I 'm not sure which side of the car it is
for . I need #3976550 , the catalogs have the bezels listed as LH or RH .
with a different number . I have e-mail requesting info so that I can
order- the right part . I'm told they have to check on it and get back to me . I didn't realize it was a major problem - it will soon be one week
I would like to get the belts installed before spring . Thanks for help
need one of the bezels that fit behind the seat . I have one ,the GM
part number on it #3976549 , I 'm not sure which side of the car it is
for . I need #3976550 , the catalogs have the bezels listed as LH or RH .
with a different number . I have e-mail requesting info so that I can
order- the right part . I'm told they have to check on it and get back to me . I didn't realize it was a major problem - it will soon be one week
I would like to get the belts installed before spring . Thanks for help
Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Wilkesboro NC
Normally the last digit, if an even # 2, 4, etc, is the right side. Odd #'s such as 1,3,5, etc are the left side. Not 100% correct all the time, but I have not found but a couple of items that this did not hold true for
Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
Hello,
is this the chrome piece that fits on the back of the seats for the seat belt.
The front of the seat has a long rectangular metal bar which has a cutout for the seat belts. I am missing some type of bracket or holder on the back of the seats for the seatbelt pass through. Is that the same thing you are talking about?
If it is, can you post the price and where you end up buying these from. I would be interested in seeing how much they are.
Thanks for posting the part numbers. That is already more than I had to start with.
kdf
is this the chrome piece that fits on the back of the seats for the seat belt.
The front of the seat has a long rectangular metal bar which has a cutout for the seat belts. I am missing some type of bracket or holder on the back of the seats for the seatbelt pass through. Is that the same thing you are talking about?
If it is, can you post the price and where you end up buying these from. I would be interested in seeing how much they are.
Thanks for posting the part numbers. That is already more than I had to start with.
kdf
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2001
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From: Dyersburg TN
the two rear bezels are available from paragon ~$20 set , the front trim pc is the same as the no pass thru , I cut mine out with a dremel 
kdf1986 are you talking about the internal bracket? not avail aftermarket
I got quotes from $100 each side , finally found a set for about $40
lorin d i'll look at mine and tell you what part number is on the drivers side/pass
kdf1986 are you talking about the internal bracket? not avail aftermarket
I got quotes from $100 each side , finally found a set for about $40lorin d i'll look at mine and tell you what part number is on the drivers side/pass
Racer
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From: Los Angeles
Originally Posted by Lorin D
I have a '71 CP - the shoulder belt goes through upper part of seat. I
need one of the bezels that fit behind the seat . I have one ,the GM
part number on it #3976549 , I 'm not sure which side of the car it is
for . I need #3976550 , the catalogs have the bezels listed as LH or RH .
with a different number . I have e-mail requesting info so that I can
order- the right part . I'm told they have to check on it and get back to me . I didn't realize it was a major problem - it will soon be one week
I would like to get the belts installed before spring . Thanks for help
need one of the bezels that fit behind the seat . I have one ,the GM
part number on it #3976549 , I 'm not sure which side of the car it is
for . I need #3976550 , the catalogs have the bezels listed as LH or RH .
with a different number . I have e-mail requesting info so that I can
order- the right part . I'm told they have to check on it and get back to me . I didn't realize it was a major problem - it will soon be one week
I would like to get the belts installed before spring . Thanks for help
I ordered a pair of used Corvette shoulder belts, seat rear inserts and chart boots (the plastic covering that fits of the belt buckle to prevent it from retracting through the seat opening) from James Stewart (really!) at Pipersauto.net. Have not received them yet so I can't comment on the quality. I will tell you that I obviously paid too much for the seat rear inserts at $50 a set upon reading another CF member's comment that Paragon could supply for $20.
FYI: On my 70' Vert, upon removing the foam padding from the passenger seat, the seat frame already had the front shoulder belt guide installed (welded in at factory). This was a welcome surprise!
My suggestion, take a seat apart and verify if you need this part before ordering.
Best Regards,
James
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From: Williamsport PA
'71 Shoulder Belt Escutcheon
I am going to order them from Paragon . They want twenty bucks
each . The screws are approx fifty cents each . Their catalog
numbers #2235 LH and #2236 RH . Thanks a lot for the quick
response . Their e- mail [sales@corvette-paragon.com] .
each . The screws are approx fifty cents each . Their catalog
numbers #2235 LH and #2236 RH . Thanks a lot for the quick
response . Their e- mail [sales@corvette-paragon.com] .
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2001
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From: Dyersburg TN
ya sorry Lorin d , it's been awhile since i had purchased them, $20 ea not for the set , the number for the driver side is 3976549 , i can't tell you what # that matches of paragon , but they could
Racer
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From: Los Angeles
Originally Posted by Lorin D
I am going to order them from Paragon . They want twenty bucks
each . The screws are approx fifty cents each . Their catalog
numbers #2235 LH and #2236 RH . Thanks a lot for the quick
response . Their e- mail [sales@corvette-paragon.com] .
each . The screws are approx fifty cents each . Their catalog
numbers #2235 LH and #2236 RH . Thanks a lot for the quick
response . Their e- mail [sales@corvette-paragon.com] .
Well I feel better! Now I'm only out $10 bucks vs. $30!!! ;-)
James
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