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Old May 3, 2024 | 09:24 AM
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I am restoring 1968 Corvette convertible (it is an early car with black interior) and the seatbelts were cut off and the guide plate that goes under the carpet is missing on both sides. The reenforcing plates are there and in place, I cannot find the guides or original seat belts any suggestions on where to look?
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As you are finding out, 68 was a one year only style seat belt. The lap belts have retractors, which at best did not work well for long. They also had a non retracting fixed shoulder belt. Check with Snake Oil or Charlie at Seatbelt Sity to see if either can offer belts, parts or rebuilding services. Jerry
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The number I found for Charlie online(908-719-2354) is disconnect, is there another contact for him?
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I have been looking for the reinforcements guides myself....hens teeth. I switched to 71 style 3 piece lap belts
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Post a query on the C-2 side of the forum. A member may have contact information for him. Jerry
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Post a picture of the guide plates, I may have a pair.

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Charlie Santorelli’s phone number is 908-625-2299. Expensive but the best isn’t cheap.

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A word of caution regarding Charlie. Only call him weekdays during normal business hours. Jerry
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There are three styles, my car is early so I am looking for the top:

C3 Used Outer Seat Belt Guide 1968-1969 | Dino's Corvette Salvage
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Post a picture of the guide plates, I may have a pair.

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C3 Used Outer Seat Belt Guide 1968-1969 | Dino's Corvette Salvage
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In reading other threads here, some 68’s had non retractable belts.


Following this thread.

Do you happen to have pictures to post of carpet grommets for the seatbelts or are yours missing?


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Are these what you are missing?

I believe the regulars have them.
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