| [GMCnet] Seat belts [message #322098] |
Mon, 14 August 2017 16:25  |
Ronald Pottol
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I have a 1973, and my passenger seat belt inertia reel is jammed. Any tips?
Is fixing easy, or should I just replace? Do I need access to the bottom (I
assume I need to pull the fender longer)? Can I easily get a belt that will
use the buckle, or should I replace both?
Also, I don't have seatbelts on my dinette, any tips? The seat boards have
cut outs, I have one, but it's absurdly short (how'd that happen?).
Thanks,
Ron
Redwood City, CA
1973 26'
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| Re: [GMCnet] Seat belts [message #322099 is a reply to message #322098] |
Mon, 14 August 2017 16:37  |
Sammy Williams
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I'd just go ahead and replace them with new(er) ones. Aftermarket sources
(maybe the Jims) have seatbelts that fit both the passenger side and the
dinette.
Sammy
On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 4:25 PM, Ronald Pottol
wrote:
> I have a 1973, and my passenger seat belt inertia reel is jammed. Any tips?
> Is fixing easy, or should I just replace? Do I need access to the bottom (I
> assume I need to pull the fender longer)? Can I easily get a belt that will
> use the buckle, or should I replace both?
>
>
> Also, I don't have seatbelts on my dinette, any tips? The seat boards have
> cut outs, I have one, but it's absurdly short (how'd that happen?).
>
> Thanks,
> Ron
> Redwood City, CA
> 1973 26'
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| Re: [GMCnet] Seat belts [message #322100 is a reply to message #322099] |
Mon, 14 August 2017 17:09 |
tphipps
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The front seat belts are longer than the typical sedans of that era. Current longer belts from more modern vehicles include the 'across the shoulder' belt. The GMC has no OEM shoulder belt attachment point. JmK has an attachment point available You could go that route.
Otherwise, perhaps search the web for a custom seat belt company. You can easily remove the front seat belts next to the engine hatch. The outer belt attachment points are easier to address with the wheel liners removed.
Rear seat belts from the men's mall should address the dinette area. Get new Grade 8 bolts for your piece of mind.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Seat belts [message #322127 is a reply to message #322098] |
Tue, 15 August 2017 08:24 |
midlf
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Ronald Pottol wrote on Mon, 14 August 2017 16:25I have a 1973, and my passenger seat belt inertia reel is jammed. Any tips?
Is fixing easy, or should I just replace? Do I need access to the bottom (I
assume I need to pull the fender longer)? Can I easily get a belt that will
use the buckle, or should I replace both?
OEM seat belts have plastic parts that failed on mine. You will know when it happens as the entire buckle flies apart.
I got mine from Seatbeltsplus.com
They have instructions on how to measure for replacesments. You will need the extension hardware. An advantage to the replacements is they are easier to reach.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] Seat belts [message #322176 is a reply to message #322168] |
Tue, 15 August 2017 22:56 |
jimk
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WE have some used belts complete from customers that purchased the New
Shoulder Belt kits.
On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 4:19 PM, Matt Colie wrote:
> When mine broke, we were homebound on I-44 just getting into Missouri. I
> was fretting some and them Mary reminded me the we were due to go right past
> Colaws. I went in and they had a bin of seat belt to choose from. The
> replacement does not have the retractor, but I don't care. I think I paid
> 5$
> for it and had to redrill the end fitting with the tools on hand. The
> electric drill had not yet died.
>
> Matt
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