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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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When I removed the carpet from my 70 conv I found this threaded hole and this bracket. What was connected to these?



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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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shoulder harness seat belt and seat belt cover molding
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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the threaded hole is for the seatbelt shoulder strap. the bracket is for seatbelt shoulder strap cover to mount to.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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So I assume that the presence of these means that my car had shoulder belts? Where is the best place to find these?

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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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So I assume that the presence of these means that my car had shoulder belts? Where is the best place to find these?

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It probably had shoulder belts if your seats have the slots for them to pass through. My '71 has the covers, but no belts, just the lap belts.

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No slots in seats or brackets anywhere. Probably did not have belts but I need the covers. Any Idea where I can find them?

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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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Just found them for $15

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=300267547001
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Those look different than my '71. Are you trying to put your car back into original condition, if not, I don't think they serve any real purpose.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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My Car is all original and I would like to keep it together as much as possible.

Matching numbers throughout.

350/350, M20-4sp, AC,PS,PB,PS conv, daytona yellow, leather.

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My Car is all original and I would like to keep it together as much as possible.

Matching numbers throughout.

350/350, M20-4sp, AC,PS,PB,PS conv, daytona yellow, leather.

OK, I'm with you.

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Hey BuddyM,
Dont know if your aware of this but the shoulder belt were optional on 70 convertibles and standard on the coupes. More then likely the screw holes were instaled on all the cars whether they had shoulder belts or not. If your seats do not have the slots or hardware on either of the seats then I would bet they were never added to the car. Am I understanding that you dont have the rear plastic harness guards on the rear compartment? I was going to say that the guards for the shoulder belt has the square slot area cut out and the guards with out shoulder belts are solid. Most vendors carry the guards to.
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Hi all

I'm about to restore a 68 convertible. By most I want to keep the car original. At least for the appearence.
The car is original fitted with lap belts, but my intention was to mount shoulder harness. The seats are original without headrest.
Does this mean that I can't install shoulder harness in my 68 with original seats?

Lars
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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There are some original NOS shoulder belts complete for $99 each on ebay. They only have black and come in the GM box. I sent the seller a message to check on other colors and he states they are nos. Seemed like a good price to me based on what they get for rebuilding them.
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Originally Posted by naasaa
Hi all

I'm about to restore a 68 convertible. By most I want to keep the car original. At least for the appearence.
The car is original fitted with lap belts, but my intention was to mount shoulder harness. The seats are original without headrest.
Does this mean that I can't install shoulder harness in my 68 with original seats?

Lars
I think some people use the last Gen Camaro belts in C3's. Probably wouldn't affect the look of your car much if you're only concern with originality is overall appearance. Do a search on the topic.
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Check my pics here...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...eat-belts.html
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