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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 09:11 PM
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Stupid question re installing setbelts

Hey guys. I recently took out my seatbealts to paint the cab floor.... upon installing, i realised i didnt take any notice on how they where installed.
Does anyone have a pic of which way they are assembled and bolted into the floor... (centre lap and catchers)
i know this seems like a very obvious question, but too many hours working on this truck and my brain is frazzled.
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 09:29 PM
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The belt with a step in the metal tab goes on top of the one with the straight tab.
​​​​​​​Is that what you mean?

​​​​​​​The center lap belt has the latch on the drivers side and the tongue & adjuster on the passenger side.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 09:31 PM
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It is.. but all 4 of my tabs are stepped
 
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 09:32 PM
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 09:37 PM
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Hmm, maybe something changed with the model years.

I had my seat out to reupolster it about a month ago.
There was no question in my mind at the time.
​​​​​​​I'll take a look/picture in the morning.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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No worries.. thanks for your help.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 10:02 PM
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Thanks for your help ard. I ended up looking at the wear marks and indents and sussed it out
 
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HAHA Same thing here…overwhelmed with restoration….another starter and flywheel now, …I am replacing my seatbelts on my ’85 stepside and the challenge has been the corner molding removal and reinstallation….seatbelts were easy…one bolt above in the corner and one on the inside floor…breaking them off wasn’t easy as they are original…I can send pics? if you don’t get enough info here….
 
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