SEAT BELTS
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Calais, Vermont
SEAT BELTS
I see that Mid Fifty has a seat belt "kit" that is described as being everything I would need to get seat belts in my '53 F100. I don't see anything similar offered by the other vendors (Mac's & LMC, to name two.) Does anyone have direct experience with this Mid Fifty setup? It costs about $250. Does that seem reasonable? Am I better off just buying the interior cab corner plates for the shoulder mount belts and putting together all the rest from salvaged belts and retractors? Any comments and/or observations would be appreciated.
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You might want to check out to his site
Seatbelt
Military Humvee Seat Belt Kit, 4 piece - 622852, Field Gear at Sportsman's Guide
Some guys have tried them with good success. Have fun.
Seatbelt
Military Humvee Seat Belt Kit, 4 piece - 622852, Field Gear at Sportsman's Guide
Some guys have tried them with good success. Have fun.
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From: Katy(Houston), Texas
You might want to check out to his site
Seatbelt
Military Humvee Seat Belt Kit, 4 piece - 622852, Field Gear at Sportsman's Guide
Some guys have tried them with good success. Have fun.
Seatbelt
Military Humvee Seat Belt Kit, 4 piece - 622852, Field Gear at Sportsman's Guide
Some guys have tried them with good success. Have fun.
You cant beat that price in a junk yard!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: southwest missouri
You don't know how long the junk yard belts have sat in the weather. What is you life worth. I did not go the junk yard route. They might look good but you never know. I sell fall protection belts and they are a one time use no matter how good they look.
More Turbo
Joined: May 2010
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From: Netherlands
bit late but this Is also a good set
Retractable 3-Point Shoulder Harness Seat Belts Lap Belts and Seat Belt Accessories - Juliano's Hot Rod Parts
Retractable 3-Point Shoulder Harness Seat Belts Lap Belts and Seat Belt Accessories - Juliano's Hot Rod Parts
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: australia
i normally just buy a pair of retractable seatbelt with long web stalk, and the middle gets a lap belt using same principle , i then use 4" x 4" 1/8" plates with 7/16 nf nuts welded to the plate, then plug weld to the floor.
i would roll a piece of 3/16 plate to match the roll of the corner at the top of the rear window to door area, then weld nut and plug weld.
this is easy, safe and legal in Australia, so it should work in the states no problem
i would roll a piece of 3/16 plate to match the roll of the corner at the top of the rear window to door area, then weld nut and plug weld.
this is easy, safe and legal in Australia, so it should work in the states no problem
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bit late but this Is also a good set
Retractable 3-Point Shoulder Harness Seat Belts Lap Belts and Seat Belt Accessories - Juliano's Hot Rod Parts
Retractable 3-Point Shoulder Harness Seat Belts Lap Belts and Seat Belt Accessories - Juliano's Hot Rod Parts
That is what I used in my panel and will for this pickup and you have a choice of colour.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Southern SC.
I have not used the Surplus belts but got he link from a thread on this forum about 4 or 5 months ago. Two or three guys had purchased them and put them in. They said they worked very well and seemed very good quality. If they are ok in a military war machine I think they would be ok in our pampered old trucks. You may be able to do a search for the thread. Have fun.
old and in the way
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From: Lovely Hueytown Alabama
dragging up an old post...
installed mine today and they are too short... these were for a hummer and the original retractable mount was on a raised portion of the cab (fender well I think) so you loose a foot of cable. I'm gonna use an extender on the other end and add 12-14" to the length that way..
john
installed mine today and they are too short... these were for a hummer and the original retractable mount was on a raised portion of the cab (fender well I think) so you loose a foot of cable. I'm gonna use an extender on the other end and add 12-14" to the length that way..
john