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Hello, I'm new to the forum and new as a Vette owner. I picked up my first Vette, a C5 coupe 6 spd, this fall. My dad had several vettes back in the 60s, including a one off built for Duntov's (sp?) son. Unfortunately, I wasn't allowed to drive them, but I had some great rides. I ended up racing SCCA for a while, but mostly british machines.
I can still remember the distainful term " plastic pachyderm" used in the pits, to put down the Vettes.
Boy, have times changed. I love my C5 and can't figure out why, after all the sports cars I've owned, I waited so long to get a Vette.
I do have one problem with it. The seat belts are a pain to get into the recievers. A couple of other C5 friends also have the same complaint and none of us have large "beer bellies" or unusual impediments. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
I can still remember the distainful term " plastic pachyderm" used in the pits, to put down the Vettes.
Boy, have times changed. I love my C5 and can't figure out why, after all the sports cars I've owned, I waited so long to get a Vette.
I do have one problem with it. The seat belts are a pain to get into the recievers. A couple of other C5 friends also have the same complaint and none of us have large "beer bellies" or unusual impediments. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
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Welcome to the Forum. Some earlier C5'S, including a 98 cp I used to have, hade a recall for seat belt rewinders. You can check with a dealer to see about this safety related repair. They may have to fix regardless of age or miles. 
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From: Billings MT
This is Bob at Fichtner Chevrolet,
As the others have said welcome to the forum. As a supporting dealer I am here not only to offer parts at wholesale pricing but to help you any way I can. If you will email the vin # of your car to me I will check for any recalls or bulletins about the seat belts for you. You can email me at parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com or if you wish give us a call at 800-234-5284 . This is a service we offer all at no charge of any kind to you.
Bob
As the others have said welcome to the forum. As a supporting dealer I am here not only to offer parts at wholesale pricing but to help you any way I can. If you will email the vin # of your car to me I will check for any recalls or bulletins about the seat belts for you. You can email me at parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com or if you wish give us a call at 800-234-5284 . This is a service we offer all at no charge of any kind to you.
Bob
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