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9teen69 · 06-01-2003, 06:23 PM

Need to remove all the belts.

Do I have to remove the gas tank to get the retractors off?
What size socket?

*Gee_Emm* · 06-01-2003, 06:57 PM

Just pull the cover up, no need to take the tank out. The socket size need is size big with a breaker bar

9teen69 · 06-01-2003, 07:23 PM

Thanks Gee_Emm! "big" helps - Will Sears know what to sell me when I say I need the "big one"?

Your truck interior looks awesome!

**Palf70Step** · 06-01-2003, 08:41 PM

Long as the stock bolts are still there, I believe it is a 3/4" or 13/16" socket. definitely use 1/2" socket set. I didn't need a breaker bar on mine, but as a kid my mom in her unknowing state bought my dad and I a 3ft long 1/2" drive rachet handle at sears. I love it.

If your going to buy new tools, the standard 1/2' rachet socket set will have the socket you need.

krue · 06-01-2003, 09:26 PM

It is 13/16 and I would use a deep socket (I used a spark plug socket) and an impact wrench makes it a lot easier!

9teen69 · 06-01-2003, 11:49 PM

Thanks for the help!

06-01-2003, 06:23 PM	#1
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Removing seat belts Need to remove all the belts. Do I have to remove the gas tank to get the retractors off? What size socket? __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

06-01-2003, 07:23 PM	#3
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Thanks Gee_Emm! "big" helps - Will Sears know what to sell me when I say I need the "big one"? Your truck interior looks awesome! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

06-01-2003, 08:41 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Long as the stock bolts are still there, I believe it is a 3/4" or 13/16" socket. definitely use 1/2" socket set. I didn't need a breaker bar on mine, but as a kid my mom in her unknowing state bought my dad and I a 3ft long 1/2" drive rachet handle at sears. I love it. If your going to buy new tools, the standard 1/2' rachet socket set will have the socket you need. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-01-2003, 09:26 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	It is 13/16 and I would use a deep socket (I used a spark plug socket) and an impact wrench makes it a lot easier! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-01-2003, 11:49 PM	#6
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Thanks for the help! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

06-01-2003, 06:57 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Just pull the cover up, no need to take the tank out. The socket size need is size big with a breaker bar



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