Seat Belts???
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Seat Belts???
When did Chevy change the lap belt to retract? My Friends 75 (petty44) lap belts retract and he has the shoulder harness that clips to the lap belt like on my 71. It’s been a while since I have seen his car and didn't pay any attention to them the last time I saw his car. I would like to do the late model Camaro swap but I am hesitant because I don't want to waste money on belts I cannot use. Is there a special pocket that the lap belt retractor sits in? Or better yet, are there any owners who have performed the Camaro swap on an early shark?
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Re: Seat Belts??? (theandies)
The lapbelt retractors were added starting with '72. The Camaro belt conversion works great on early sharks. I have them on my '71. '71 is one of the easiest to convert, BTW. Simple bolt-on.
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Re: Seat Belts??? (theandies)
Zwede is correct, the Camaro switch takes 10 minutes and work great. Bought mine on eBay for 25 bucks. If you do a search, you'll find the thread with install pictures.
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Re: Seat Belts??? (Robert N)
I am also interested in this information. I did a Search on all Forums for Camaro Seat Belt, looking for the installation, and it did not come up as a match.
Will this work on a '70?
Will this work on a '70?
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Re: Seat Belts??? (pra4sun)
Here is the link that walks you through the instal complete with words and pictures.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=566021
Steve :steering:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=566021
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Re: Seat Belts??? (zwede)
I have them on my '71. '71 is one of the easiest to convert, BTW. Simple bolt-on.
Thanks everyone for the replies. I am going to do this mod.
Edit - This mod requires only the rear seatbelts out of a Camaro or Firebird right?
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Re: Seat Belts??? (theandies)
I have them on my '71. '71 is one of the easiest to convert, BTW. Simple bolt-on.
zwede - Do the lapbelt retractors fit ok next to the seat on our 71's?
Thanks everyone for the replies. I am going to do this mod.
Edit - This mod requires only the rear seatbelts out of a Camaro or Firebird right?
zwede - Do the lapbelt retractors fit ok next to the seat on our 71's?
Thanks everyone for the replies. I am going to do this mod.
Edit - This mod requires only the rear seatbelts out of a Camaro or Firebird right?
Yes, only the rear belts are used.
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Re: Seat Belts??? (zwede)
The retractor goes behind the seat, where your shoulder belt retractor is now. There is only one retractor. Yes, only the rear belts are used.