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Updated seat belts in a 73

Rookie Vette owner

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Upper state S.C.
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1973 Blue Coupe
Has anyone ever tried to update their seatbelts to newer one piece shoulder and lap harness like is in the C5, C6? I would think that you would only need to change the shoulder/lap portion by routing it through the seat and securing it to the original points and use the original receiver.:confused

Thanks !!
 
I put in rear belts out of a late model Camaro in my '72 convertible. I used the factory anchor point behind the seats, which was for an optional shoulder belt. The new retractor gets bolted to that anchor point. I opened up the trim piece at the tops of my seats for the belt to pass through, or I could have purchased new trim pieces. My seat frames already had cut-outs in them to accept the belts, I don't know if all frames did or just convertibles. I just had to buy a guide and a trim piece where the belt actually passes through the seat. The stationary part of the belt bolts under the seat where the factory retractor bolts. I could supply pictures and part numbers if needed. There have been other posts on this subject, that's how I got some help. I purchased my belts brand new from a dealer. I didn't want to go with used ones, but a lot of people do. I've also seen quite a few aftermarket universal belts out there, which are cheaper.
 
Thanks that's what I was hoping to hear. Mine already has the optional shoulder belt, but it's just awkward having to fasten them one after the other. I'll do a search of the site for the other threads.

Thanks again!
 
Hey there Rookie, if the original shoulder belts are black, and you would like to part with them, I would be interested, Thanks!!
 

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