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cigar- · 02-08-2016, 08:06 PM

Maybe this has been put out there already and I missed it in my search on old threads. Have a 1971 C-10 with original seat lap belts. They are half torn and don't work well.

Has anyone purchased new replacement belts for their truck? Have they worked perfectly? Have you had to massage them a bit to work? Are the replacements the same fit, form and function? Are the lengths correct?

I ask all these question because I don't want to get product that requires lots of mods and stuff. Have looked in the LMC catalog and they don't say "exact" replacement for length or fit.

I appreciate all help. Am going to look at a set of original black belts after work but want to have a back up source.....

davepl · 02-08-2016, 08:11 PM

It's only recently that you can buy seat belts with the GM brand on them. Probably a liability thing, but now you can.

Before that your option was to re-web the belts. For a higher end restoration I had them remove the tags (the warning and date codes), peroxide them white again, then sew them into new re-webbed belts with my original ends and buckles.

For my current truck I am using 3-point belts, so unfortunately can't provide much info on the latest repro offerings.

cigar- · 02-08-2016, 08:35 PM

When you say "you had them" re-web the belts.....who is "them"? I know I sound ignorant but I can only assume that you found someone that will re-web the seat belts. Maybe an auto upholsterer???

Bigdav160 · 02-08-2016, 08:50 PM

Snake Oyl can do them but their service is not cheap. The do sell the webbing for the DIY

**jeffahart** · 02-08-2016, 09:02 PM

I bought replacement lap belts from brothers in black. The buckle seems to be the same quality as original. I am happy with them. I had the 3 point from them also, and they seemed lightweight to me so I swapped for the laps. If I find some 3 points I like I may put them in if I start driving the truck more.

These, I just looked them up: http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=GMBELT2

**Grumpy old man** · 02-08-2016, 09:05 PM

"REAL" Upholstery shops won't touch seat belts because of the liability issues , But they will reweb a set of belts for your go cart and write that on your receipt and have you sign it ...seat belts are expensive due to the liability of the stiching failing in a crash, just buy these or similar .

http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...ds=seat%20belt

http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...ds=seat%20belt

davepl · 02-08-2016, 09:15 PM

"GM Stickers Sold Separately". Make sure they actually -have- them though.

cigar- · 02-08-2016, 09:38 PM

I'm not looking for a restoration project item. This is an old beater truck that is gonna be reliable and cool. If the original belts in the truck weren't frayed and cut now, I'd leave them. But as time (and sun) have taken their toll on the nylon belts (they're kinda stiff), they don't work well.

If I could find either a good conditioned set of used belts or a proper fitting new set of belts, I'd buy them. And yes....black is OK with me!! No need for blue, green or whatever other color they came in back then.

**jeffahart** · 02-08-2016, 09:46 PM

The ones I got came with the GM stickers. I didn't have to purchase separately. But I think I had to stick them on. The belts were as heavy as the original and so were the buckles. Like I said very nice. One of the few reproduction parts that I've actually been happy with the quality!

**irl104** · 02-08-2016, 10:32 PM

On line tube sells new tags with the tag information on them that you want. You have to call and ask about this service, as it is not on their web site yet. They sell new chrome buckles as well.

Seat belts Plus sell the correct webbing material in several different rows of weave and several colors. You buy the webbing by the yard and you can request color samples.

My 1968 Chevrolet took a four row weave in Flame Red color. I'm happy with both places on my purchases.

hdff · 02-08-2016, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffahart

The ones I got came with the GM stickers. I didn't have to purchase separately. But I think I had to stick them on. The belts were as heavy as the original and so were the buckles. Like I said very nice. One of the few reproduction parts that I've actually been happy with the quality!

Where did you get them?

**jeffahart** · 02-08-2016, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdff

Where did you get them?

I got them from brothers. These in the link: http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=GMBELT2

**special-K** · 02-08-2016, 11:15 PM

Heck, if lap belts is all you want, why not buy a good set of used originals off the parts board? For 3 pt GM belts later model K5 belts work good and I think S10s do

Synestran · 02-08-2016, 11:27 PM

http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/cbcbr.htm

These are the seat belts that I recently bought for my truck.
No issues so far and I enjoy them.

**70cst** · 02-08-2016, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Heck, if lap belts is all you want, why not buy a good set of used originals off the parts board? For 3 pt GM belts later model K5 belts work good and I think S10s do

Agreed

02-08-2016, 08:06 PM	#1
cigar- Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: simi valley, ca Posts: 106	replacement seat belts Maybe this has been put out there already and I missed it in my search on old threads. Have a 1971 C-10 with original seat lap belts. They are half torn and don't work well. Has anyone purchased new replacement belts for their truck? Have they worked perfectly? Have you had to massage them a bit to work? Are the replacements the same fit, form and function? Are the lengths correct? I ask all these question because I don't want to get product that requires lots of mods and stuff. Have looked in the LMC catalog and they don't say "exact" replacement for length or fit. I appreciate all help. Am going to look at a set of original black belts after work but want to have a back up source.....

02-08-2016, 08:11 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: replacement seat belts It's only recently that you can buy seat belts with the GM brand on them. Probably a liability thing, but now you can. Before that your option was to re-web the belts. For a higher end restoration I had them remove the tags (the warning and date codes), peroxide them white again, then sew them into new re-webbed belts with my original ends and buckles. For my current truck I am using 3-point belts, so unfortunately can't provide much info on the latest repro offerings. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-08-2016, 08:35 PM	#3
cigar- Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: simi valley, ca Posts: 106	Re: replacement seat belts When you say "you had them" re-web the belts.....who is "them"? I know I sound ignorant but I can only assume that you found someone that will re-web the seat belts. Maybe an auto upholsterer???

02-08-2016, 08:50 PM	#4
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: replacement seat belts Snake Oyl can do them but their service is not cheap. The do sell the webbing for the DIY __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

02-08-2016, 09:02 PM	#5
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,882	Re: replacement seat belts I bought replacement lap belts from brothers in black. The buckle seems to be the same quality as original. I am happy with them. I had the 3 point from them also, and they seemed lightweight to me so I swapped for the laps. If I find some 3 points I like I may put them in if I start driving the truck more. These, I just looked them up: http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=GMBELT2 __________________ White K20 Last edited by jeffahart; 02-08-2016 at 09:06 PM. Reason: to add link and get points for being a good joe!

02-08-2016, 09:05 PM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: replacement seat belts "REAL" Upholstery shops won't touch seat belts because of the liability issues , But they will reweb a set of belts for your go cart and write that on your receipt and have you sign it ...seat belts are expensive due to the liability of the stiching failing in a crash, just buy these or similar . http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...ds=seat%20belt http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...ds=seat%20belt

02-08-2016, 09:15 PM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: replacement seat belts "GM Stickers Sold Separately". Make sure they actually -have- them though. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-08-2016, 09:38 PM	#8
cigar- Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: simi valley, ca Posts: 106	Re: replacement seat belts I'm not looking for a restoration project item. This is an old beater truck that is gonna be reliable and cool. If the original belts in the truck weren't frayed and cut now, I'd leave them. But as time (and sun) have taken their toll on the nylon belts (they're kinda stiff), they don't work well. If I could find either a good conditioned set of used belts or a proper fitting new set of belts, I'd buy them. And yes....black is OK with me!! No need for blue, green or whatever other color they came in back then.

02-08-2016, 09:46 PM	#9
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,882	Re: replacement seat belts The ones I got came with the GM stickers. I didn't have to purchase separately. But I think I had to stick them on. The belts were as heavy as the original and so were the buckles. Like I said very nice. One of the few reproduction parts that I've actually been happy with the quality! __________________ White K20

02-08-2016, 10:32 PM	#10
irl104 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Martinsville, IN. Posts: 251	Re: replacement seat belts On line tube sells new tags with the tag information on them that you want. You have to call and ask about this service, as it is not on their web site yet. They sell new chrome buckles as well. Seat belts Plus sell the correct webbing material in several different rows of weave and several colors. You buy the webbing by the yard and you can request color samples. My 1968 Chevrolet took a four row weave in Flame Red color. I'm happy with both places on my purchases.

02-08-2016, 11:15 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: replacement seat belts Heck, if lap belts is all you want, why not buy a good set of used originals off the parts board? For 3 pt GM belts later model K5 belts work good and I think S10s do __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-08-2016, 11:27 PM	#14
Synestran Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 88	Re: replacement seat belts http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/cbcbr.htm These are the seat belts that I recently bought for my truck. No issues so far and I enjoy them.



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