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Has anyone installed three point seatbelts in their truck? the bottom holes are easy -- done those before but how do you attatch the top part to the sheet metal. I expect you would need a special fixture to put inside a drilled hole. It would have to be pretty strong to hold up in an accident.
Appreciate any advice

Not yet but check out Deve's site with how to instructions:

http://www.speedprint.com/Deves50/seatbeltassembly.php

I found this little tidbit of information in one of my accessory manuals.

Factory lap belt for \'60-\'66 Chevy truck illustration

I was not aware that factory three point belts were available as a dealer option on the 4-5-6 Chevy trucks. I learn something new everyday about these trucks.

I welded a lug nut to a large body mount washer, drilled a few holes in the same place as a buddy's '69 C10, taped the washer/nut combo to an old antenna. I stuck it up into the pillar & plug welded it thru the holes I drilled. I used a 7/16 lug nut as it was the same thread as the bolts. Brian

I installed 3 point retractable belts in my 54 panel. Instead of getting inside the panels I surface mounted 3/16 steel plates in the proper places. Each plate was about 3X5 inches with nice rounded corners. The seat belt mounting bolt size was 9/16 so I drilled into the plates and welded a 9/16 nut on the back side of the plates. Then I cut a hole larger than the nut into the truck and surface mounted by welding a continuous beed around them. I cleaned up the welds and used a little glazing putty to dress them up. Not original but either are the belts. It's a very strong connection provided it is welded correctly. It also looks good and will hardly be noticed with the belts hanging in front of them. Good luck.

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Thanks for the great tips guys. I cant weld but if I can get the washer and nut inside the drilled hole that should do it, right?