I'd like to upgrade the lap only seatbelts in my '76 to shoulder & lap like in '77 & up trucks. I went to the junk yard and saw that the upper attachment point in the cab requires pretty major modification. There's a large hole with a reinforcing bracket spot welded in that holds the belt reel at an angle. Also, I'm reluctant to trust junk yard belts as they look pretty crummy and could be weak. I suppose I could still get new belts from the dealer and I don't mind drilling, cutting, and bolting. I'd prefer not to weld though.

Are there any nice bolt-in aftermarket setups that work especially well for '73-'76 trucks? It should use a single belt with a retractor. Has anybody done this upgrade sucessfully?

I would really appreciate any help.
Thanks,

-Jim

'76 F-250 4X4
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Check in some of the older U-haul trucks. I worked there a while back and know they added shoulder belts to some trucks look at the 73-79 f350s and also the big GMC with a 4spd if they are still using these trucks.

Hope this helps
Brad

 

I didn't have seat belts and wanted shoulder belts. I got a set from julianos.com. They are pretty expensive, but seem well designed. I have used them for more than six months.

No welding is required, a 4" spoon is added to the b pillar behind the window frame on the cab. The below floor anchor plates were a problem for me as the best place for them was also where a seam is in the cab floor (1964 F100).

 

Thanks for the help. I'll check out what they have to offer. Please excuse my ignorance, but what's a spoon?

-Jim

'76 F-250 4X4
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