68 seat belts
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From: Edmond OK
68 seat belts
Does anyone out there have a 68 with the original lap and shoulder belts? I'm trying to find the correct style buckles. From what I've read they were used on many other GM cars from 68-72. Could someone post a picture of the buckles and also how the shoulder harness mounts in the back? Also, does the lap belt have a retractor? Any help would really be appreciated.
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Re: 68 seat belts (rentman)
I don't have any pictures of 68 belts, but I can answer a few of your questions.
I don't think the lap belt didn't have retractors, if they were anything like the 69 belts. 69 belts had a retainer clip at the bottom front of the seats, 68's might have the same setup (but I could definately be wrong, so many things about 68's were one year only.)
One thing I do know is that the shoulder belts were attached to the inside of the wheel well tubs. If you remove the carpet you can see a gray plastic screwed in plug, with a very flat head, screwed into the mounting hole. It is hard to see, there might be a small stud directly in front of the plug.
If you want the real scoop on these belts, check over in the Correct Restoration Forum, http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeroforum?id=77
I don't think the lap belt didn't have retractors, if they were anything like the 69 belts. 69 belts had a retainer clip at the bottom front of the seats, 68's might have the same setup (but I could definately be wrong, so many things about 68's were one year only.)
One thing I do know is that the shoulder belts were attached to the inside of the wheel well tubs. If you remove the carpet you can see a gray plastic screwed in plug, with a very flat head, screwed into the mounting hole. It is hard to see, there might be a small stud directly in front of the plug.
If you want the real scoop on these belts, check over in the Correct Restoration Forum, http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeroforum?id=77
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From: Edmond OK
Re: 68 seat belts (rentman)
Thanks for the response. I've actually got 69 seat belts in my car now. They have black buckles. I think the 68 buckles are stainless. I'll try the other forum.
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Re: 68 seat belts (rentman)
68 seat belts were completely different from 69's. Different buckles, etc. There was even a different center console with pockets to hold the female ends of the belts. Make sure you know what you're buying IF originality is of concern. Chuck
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From: Edmond OK
Re: 68 seat belts (Chuck Gongloff)
I talked to Ssnake-Oyl this week and they told me that the stainless buckles used in 68's were also used in other GM cars. I was just hoping someone could confirm that before I sent them off to have the webbing replaced. The belts I bought were out of a 70 Olds and the buckles and chrome look new. They are stainless with the GM logo as you described. I'm pretty sure the retractors are different though. Anyway, thanks for the input.
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Re: 68 seat belts (Chuck Gongloff)
Chuck, I bought the seatbelts last weekend on e-bay but haven't received them yet. It should be any day. BTW your 69 is super sharp. My 68 was originally a 400hp car, but the original block, intake and carbs were gone when I bought it. When I get the belts, I'll give you the info on the back.
