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Old 01-22-2019, 07:49 PM
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Retractable seat belts

Does anyone besides LMC carry direct fit replacement retractable seat belts for a 78? Retractor mounts in upper rear corner of cab. This truck will be my sons first daily driver and I don't want to take a chance on the old webbing.

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Old 01-22-2019, 08:46 PM
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Seatbeltsplus.com has what looks like a nice set.

I was just looking for a new set as was taken aback by how pricey they are. Yeah, they are very important, but there isn't much to them, labor and material-wise.
 
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Old 01-23-2019, 07:07 AM
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SO..... I don't suppose you can replace the webbing in a seat belt set can you?
(All the vehicles I have ever done, I tried to fix what was there not replace what was there.... is this an option?)

My belts are deteriorating but the latches and retractor is fine.

Mike
 
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I see several services online that will replace the webbing for $50-$75 per belt plus shipping back and forth. I guess there's potential to save a few bucks.
 
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Old 01-23-2019, 09:37 AM
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My experiece with the co's online is that if you deal with them, be sure to find out in advance whether they have in stock all the hardware you require, ie, buckles, etc.
Check with National Parts Depot, and what is the name of that other retailer? Chris Carpenter, Mike Carpenter? Oh yeah, Dennis Carpenter http://dennis-carpenter.com/?source=...kaAsHxEALw_wcB

Otherwise, Seatbeltsplus has a Ford Truck section: https://www.seatbeltsplus.com/catego...eat-Belts.html
 
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Old 01-23-2019, 09:38 AM
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Thanks Bulldog. I haven't thought of doing it that way.

Here are some sites I googled for anyone else that is interested:

https://www.safetyrestore.com/seat-b...placement.html

https://www.myairbags.com/product/do...g-replacement/

https://www.repairmysrs.com/products...ration-service

https://www.seatbeltrepair.com/servi...g-replacement/

And there are several others. I'll update when I make a decision and when belts are returned.
 
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I think that all of the providers I listed above are one in the same. They all have the same physical address in MA. Might save someone else time researching. I am waiting on quotes from ssnake-oyl and seatbelt planet.
 
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Seat belt planet is in Midwest City, OK, unless they moved.
 
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