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Mod | | Forums66 Topics126,776 Posts1,039,271 Members48,100 | Most Online2,175 Jul 21st, 2025 | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 99 Wrench Fetcher | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 99 | I did a search for this and didn't find what I was looking for, so please excuse me if there is a post on this already. I'm looking to install shoulder seat belts into my 1955 2nd series with a large window. Even though there are seats out there with built-in seat belts I want to keep the stock bench seat and add these. Has anyone does this before, and if so do you have any recommendations? I was thinking of getting a set of belts from Classic Parts and finding a way to install the upper mount somewhere just below the back window. My only concern with this is I think that would make the upper mount too low, but I'm skeptical about how well the mount would hold up if I put it up higher between the door and rear window. Any ideas? Lastly, will the belts from Classic Parts work well or should I be looking elsewhere for parts?
Neil 1955 Chevy 3200
| | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 | Cletis did a nice job on his truck in this thread. May or may not work for your needs but may give you some ideas. Good luck and have fun Dan | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 43 Wrench Fetcher | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 43 | Good read, thanx for the links Dan. I'm also planning shoulder belts for our truck. I havnt had time to study if and how they will work but I'm considering using buckets and belts from a late model Astro/Saffari van or just the seats from a Crystler mini van. I like the idea of the shoulder belt hight having a user friendly adjustment. I would probobly have to fab my own cover for this part.
A local wreaker will give me a great deal and will let me gut a smashed Astro to see whats what. I'll be going there this week end I hope. If I can come up with some ideas I'll post, hope to hear of some more ideas from you guys. | | |
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