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I've been saying that I'm going to do this for years. Now's the time. I've been thinking more and more about longevity.
Seatbelts are going into my '63. I'm leaning toward the three-point retractable's from Juliano's. Has anyone done this and do you have pics/hints? Most of the instructions out there are for AD trucks. I know the principles are the same, but perhaps there are a few dimensions and/or details that differ? My assemblt manual shows a weld nut for the shoulder strap, but doesn't exactly show how to find it.
Needless to say, safety is of prime consideration, but I also want it to look appropriate for the truck.

I'm in the process of putting my 63 together and am considering retractable belts too. I need to find a way to reinforce the rear of the cab to mount the shoulder belt too. There's nothing but sheet metal back there and if the belts ever were needed to do as they were intended, they would just pull right out of the cab. I am thinking that I need to cut a slit into the rear cab wall, slide in some 1/4 inch flat plate (curved to match the cab), tack weld it in place and weld the slit shut. I just haven't got that far yet,
Scott

No need to cut a slit on 60-66, I installed plates using an old antenna & some duct tape. You will need to remove filler neck on driver's side. I welded a nut to a plate made out of 1/8" sheet steel. Stuck the plate up inside the pillar using antenna/duct tape combo. I then plug-welded the plate thru some extra holes I drilled around the mounting hole, but later I realized I could have used epoxy to mount it, it only has to keep from turning while you are bolting seat belt down. Brian

A seat with shoulder belt included from a 90's dodge truck fit perfectly in these truck. You can even go for power options. Get them upholstered in tuck and roll and it looks like it belongs.