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Tire Guy · 08-15-2015, 06:23 PM

I need to vent.

I installed the driver's side 3 point shoulder harness seat belts from on line vendor, "J's".

They are beautiful belts with aircraft latches for that retro look, powder coated black with the Chevy logo embossed on the latch. Custom made length to come up through the slot in the bench seat. Got the first one done, even had the wife help with the floor bolt. Sat down, went to test them and the insert is for the newer push button belts not the aircraft latch. Crap, crap. crap.

Tab A does NOT fit into slot B. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Thanks I feel better now....

OrrieG · 08-15-2015, 08:21 PM

They do look nice.

**Advanced Design** · 08-15-2015, 08:48 PM

I feel you on that one. Been there. They sent the wrong shoulder belt?

Tire Guy · 08-15-2015, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I feel you on that one. Been there. They sent the wrong shoulder belt?

Yes. Luckily it will be fairly easy to swap when the replacements arrive.
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-15-2015, 10:24 PM

Were they good in responding to your problem? If so, then I'd say no harm/no foul. Anyone can make a mistake it's what they do about it that truly counts. At least to me.

Tire Guy · 08-16-2015, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Were they good in responding to your problem? If so, then I'd say no harm/no foul. Anyone can make a mistake it's what they do about it that truly counts. At least to me.

Will not know until Monday. I'm sure they will take care of it.
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mr48chev · 08-16-2015, 02:39 PM

Blame it on the new kid in the box them up section and call it good.

That's a good looking latch part on the belt. Hope you don't mind if I go that way on mine.

Tire Guy · 08-16-2015, 09:14 PM

There are a lot cheaper out there but these are very well done, but pricey. It took me a while to convince myself that they were worth it, but now that I have them they are just how I want this truck to be.

Tire Guy · 08-17-2015, 04:43 PM

I talked to the retailer who had the manufacturer call me and they are shipping direct to me today. Nice when people stand behind what they sell.

**Advanced Design** · 08-17-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tire Guy

I talked to the retailer who had the manufacturer call me and they are shipping direct to me today. Nice when people stand behind what they sell.

Sure is. Which company? I like the looks of the belt.

Tire Guy · 08-17-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Sure is. Which company? I like the looks of the belt.

Julianos is the retailer. Seatbelt Solutions is the maker.
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Tire Guy · 08-20-2015, 08:58 AM

I talked to the supplier on Monday and the correct belts showed up Wednesday. So far so good. I'll post some completed pictures once they are installed.

Tire Guy · 08-20-2015, 02:48 PM

Install was easy. I measured about a dozen times to make sure they were positioned correctly. Here are the pictures.

I look forward to doing things on this truck that are not a problem...

08-15-2015, 06:23 PM	#1
Tire Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 102	Seat Belts - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I need to vent. I installed the driver's side 3 point shoulder harness seat belts from on line vendor, "J's". They are beautiful belts with aircraft latches for that retro look, powder coated black with the Chevy logo embossed on the latch. Custom made length to come up through the slot in the bench seat. Got the first one done, even had the wife help with the floor bolt. Sat down, went to test them and the insert is for the newer push button belts not the aircraft latch. Crap, crap. crap. Tab A does NOT fit into slot B. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Thanks I feel better now.... Attached Images __________________ Tire Guy ---------------------------- Yep I'm a Corvette Guy... 2014 Corvette Stingray 1957 Chevy 3100

08-15-2015, 08:21 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Seat Belts - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! They do look nice. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-15-2015, 08:48 PM	#3
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Seat Belts - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I feel you on that one. Been there. They sent the wrong shoulder belt? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-15-2015, 10:24 PM	#5
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,333	Re: Seat Belts - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Were they good in responding to your problem? If so, then I'd say no harm/no foul. Anyone can make a mistake it's what they do about it that truly counts. At least to me. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

08-16-2015, 02:39 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,314	Re: Seat Belts - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Blame it on the new kid in the box them up section and call it good. That's a good looking latch part on the belt. Hope you don't mind if I go that way on mine. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-16-2015, 09:14 PM	#8
Tire Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 102	Re: Seat Belts - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! There are a lot cheaper out there but these are very well done, but pricey. It took me a while to convince myself that they were worth it, but now that I have them they are just how I want this truck to be. __________________ Tire Guy ---------------------------- Yep I'm a Corvette Guy... 2014 Corvette Stingray 1957 Chevy 3100

08-17-2015, 04:43 PM	#9
Tire Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 102	Re: Seat Belts - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I talked to the retailer who had the manufacturer call me and they are shipping direct to me today. Nice when people stand behind what they sell. __________________ Tire Guy ---------------------------- Yep I'm a Corvette Guy... 2014 Corvette Stingray 1957 Chevy 3100

08-20-2015, 08:58 AM	#12
Tire Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 102	Re: Seat Belts - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I talked to the supplier on Monday and the correct belts showed up Wednesday. So far so good. I'll post some completed pictures once they are installed. __________________ Tire Guy ---------------------------- Yep I'm a Corvette Guy... 2014 Corvette Stingray 1957 Chevy 3100

08-20-2015, 02:48 PM	#13
Tire Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 102	Re: Seat Belts - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Install was easy. I measured about a dozen times to make sure they were positioned correctly. Here are the pictures. I look forward to doing things on this truck that are not a problem... Attached Images __________________ Tire Guy ---------------------------- Yep I'm a Corvette Guy... 2014 Corvette Stingray 1957 Chevy 3100



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