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Pont · 03-15-2003, 12:15 AM

Were seat belts optional on certain years? I know that side markers were not required until 68 so does the same apply to seat belts? I seems like I remember seeing it as an option somewhere. Or were seat belts standard equipment on all the 67-72 trucks? Thanks for any info on this............

**too much stuff** · 03-15-2003, 12:48 AM

I am pretty sure that seatbelts were mandatory after the 1965 production year. Minnesota says you must wear them if your vehicle is equipped with them. (prior to 65 models)

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2003, 01:21 AM

Lap belts are standard in all these trucks...shoulder harnesses were optional.

1969 GMC · 03-15-2003, 03:00 AM

is there a certain year they added a middle lap belt? i think my GMC only has 2

Pont · 03-15-2003, 03:26 AM

Thanks for the info guys, that was so "NOT" what I wanted to hear. Ok, lap belts are going back in the truck. Unless, if someone can post a pic of their glovebox showing the optional shoulder seat belts, I bet I could pass it off to most of the cops that seat belts were an option in these trucks back in these years. Anyone have a pic of this option?

greasemonkey · 03-15-2003, 11:46 AM

In FL, seatbelts are not required in cars up to '69 and trucks up to '72, but I use mine all the time.

Brad · 03-15-2003, 09:36 PM

Yep, they were required for our trucks. I think they were mandatory for 63, but I'd have to look it up.

sgtjed · 03-16-2003, 12:00 AM

unless the cop that stops you is a truck nut like me

i added a middle one in mine for the kids.

Longhorn Man · 03-16-2003, 01:23 AM

Middle belts was also an option...never standard.

03-15-2003, 12:15 AM	#1
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Seat belt questions------------- Were seat belts optional on certain years? I know that side markers were not required until 68 so does the same apply to seat belts? I seems like I remember seeing it as an option somewhere. Or were seat belts standard equipment on all the 67-72 trucks? Thanks for any info on this............ __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

03-15-2003, 12:48 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,705	seatbelts I am pretty sure that seatbelts were mandatory after the 1965 production year. Minnesota says you must wear them if your vehicle is equipped with them. (prior to 65 models)

03-15-2003, 03:00 AM	#4
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	is there a certain year they added a middle lap belt? i think my GMC only has 2 __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-15-2003, 03:26 AM	#5
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Thanks for the info guys, that was so "NOT" what I wanted to hear. Ok, lap belts are going back in the truck. Unless, if someone can post a pic of their glovebox showing the optional shoulder seat belts, I bet I could pass it off to most of the cops that seat belts were an option in these trucks back in these years. Anyone have a pic of this option? __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

03-15-2003, 11:46 AM	#6
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	In FL, seatbelts are not required in cars up to '69 and trucks up to '72, but I use mine all the time. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

03-15-2003, 01:21 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Lap belts are standard in all these trucks...shoulder harnesses were optional.

03-15-2003, 09:36 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Yep, they were required for our trucks. I think they were mandatory for 63, but I'd have to look it up. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-16-2003, 12:00 AM	#8
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	unless the cop that stops you is a truck nut like me i added a middle one in mine for the kids. __________________ 2002 red extended cab Silverado 2002 Wheatland yellow Suburban

03-16-2003, 01:23 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Middle belts was also an option...never standard.



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