That's cool. I'll be doing mine that way. thanks Drew.

 

That buckle design seems to have been used in Ford products for quite a while and from what I've seen they hold up well even exposed to weather.

Yeah, darksiders tend to think a little different when it comes to a build.

If you're into low buck......the belt buckle deal is about as inexpensive as you can go. I think I have about 5 bucks in 3 buckles out of the salvage yard and 7-8 bucks in the stainless hardware. The rest of the investment was just shop time.

I can't believe this thread was started in 2009.........time sure does FLY when you're having fun. I had intended to follow up on it.......just didn't intend to wait 3-4 years to do it.

 

Nicely done!!

After driving the wheels off of my truck and dealing with my flip-flappy nylon straps I've been toying with the idea of changing them out for something else. Digging this thread back up is very timely. I really like what you did with the seat belt latches and the stainles straps.
I think I'll steel the stainless strap idea. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Bobby

 

My 07 GMC Sierra has the gas cylinder type supports. It's raining out there and nearly dark. I'll try to get a pic tomorrow.