Mikey65

I got a quote from Snakeoyl to restore my seatbelts for about $500 Most vette places sell repo seatbelts with proper tags for $350. Is there any advantage to restoring rather that buying? If the repos come with dated tags can you tell the difference? I would never throw the orig ones away or anything, but $500 seems like a lot.

67's

I would call Charlie at Seatbelt Sity do a search on the NCRS Board on Snake Oyl for some good horror stories.

Tom M

project63

Didn't mention the year of car, but for anything in the C1 and C2 vintage, the seat belt webbing used on the repos is noticeably thinner. This is driven by the use of modern materials and liability issues. Not that the old webbing, is "dangerous" but the newer webbing is some degree stronger. Strong enough to really matter isn't an concern of a ambulance chasing litigation shark. So those producing new belts cover their tails and use the latest and greatest material.

If you aren't worried about judging points, this isn't a big deal. If you plan to show your car, you will lose points so using the original style webbing is the prefered option.

If your webbing isn't frayed or cut, it can be redyed to match the factory color. Charlie @ Seatbelt Sity has the means to restore your original belts to maximize your score. Give him a call. He may not be cheaper, but I think you will be happier with the result.

tc

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beto

I asked Snakeoyl if they sold refurbished seat belts (without a core). My cars came without seat belts.....

Here is the response.....

"The 58 Corvette would run $500 each for the seat belts ($1000) for the pair. The 1965 would run about $310 each ($620) for the pair."

At these prices I am considering going into the seat belt business myself...

I am going to see what I can find @ Carlisle

a560156

Skake Oyl will replace your original webbing with repo belts. Beware.

Paul L

There is a source in your State. Might save a few $s on shipping.

http://www.corvetteusa.com/catalog/p...050f6f714f62fc

LouieM

Those quoted prices for repro seat belts are shocking. I'm glad I kept the buckles, etc. from my 67 when I installed inertial-reel lap/shoulder belts. FWIW about 15 years ago I wanted to replace the factory seat belt/shoulder harness webbing in the 67 coupe and convertible I had at the time. The coupe interior was black and the convertible saddle tan. I found the EXACT belt pattern in the EXACT colors in the EXACT width with the EXACT thickness at a parachute company near the Oakland (Calif.) airport. Evidently Chevy used a standard parachute belt for their seat belts in 67. With the popularity of sky diving, etc. these days I'll bet there is a wide variety of webbing available. I wold look long and hard for the right material before paying the usual a-SSholes a ridiculous sum for such a simple thing. My $0.02.

Marks69BB

What condition and color are your belts? My 65 and 69 both had the original belts which were black but they were extremely dirtly. I took them out and washed em in woolite and hung them in the sun to dry. They came out looking great. Dark colors will come out better in case they have stains in them. Just be careful around the labels if they are still there.

rick F.

call mike at america's finest he knows what he is talking about and can do it right

67's

Louie, did they say Irving Air Chute

Tom M