Anyone know of any company that is reproducing the GM seat belts for the 70-72 GS? When searching the web I found these for 68-72 Chevelle. These are all but the shoulder belts. Those are available in another higher priced set. https://www.ss396.com/chevelle/SBL-...sion_product_id=33141&cartype=chevelle&year=0 When you click on the link above select the 374.99 option to see the set I'm referring to. Are the Chevelle and Skylark seat belts the same since they are both A bodies? Anyone know of other places?
Your best bet is belt reconditioning. They will put on all new material and paint and chrome buckles. It is not cheap but in my mind it’s the only option. Snake Oyl products and I think Python is another one.
Snake oyl is way out there in price. Try the other company started by the lady that use to work for Snake Oyl— Sharons Web or perhaps Python.
Thanks Jim, I had not heard about Sharon's Web (sharonswebinc.com) so that gives us another option for seat belt restorations. I've got a full set I need to send out right now so I'll reach out and see what she can offer. Even if the price is the same, maybe the turnaround time will be better. We have used Snake Oyl many times and Python (pythonrestoration.com) a few times and were happy with the quality but the cost and turnaround time is always tough.
Michael, I think there are 2 companies now that make somewhat correct looking belts. Morris is one and I forget the other one. They are expensive, the tongues look different, the retractor covers look different, but they are similar appearing. Dave's belts look(ed) great. I know Patton (a restorer) recently said to go with Python. I'm not too fussy or familiar with belts, but those belts you posted, that webbing...I don't know if that's right. Those buckles weren't used on a lot of 'larks. There are a lot of used belts out there. I know people say they break down, but I've pulled engines with old belts before. I guess it depends on what level of car you are building, if you plan to run FAST and your budget.
Like this...I know they don't look perfectly right, but clean, safe, 3 panel, new. https://www.morrisclassic.com/colle...-72-chevelle-front-rear-oem-lap-belts-3-panel
As crazy as this seems, I have witnessed a restoration technique involving these procedures: 1. power washing the front and back of each belt (from a distance of about 3 inches) to totally remove the dirt and grime build-up; and 2. dyeing the belts (after thorough dry time from step 1.) with the desired color following the dye maufacturer's instructions. Note that the dyeing process can color the white labels sewn in to the belts in different places. But, I have to say that the results were remarkable and the threads and details were well preserved and the color ended up being spot-on.
