Posted By: fiddlestix
1970 Challenger Seat Belts?? - 03/30/20 02:30 PM
I am looking for a reasonably priced 3 point conversion seat belts for my 70 Challenger with bucket seats. My Challenger does have the anchor plates in the sail panel for belts. I thought I read somewhere that some cars didn't. I am looking at SeatbeltsPlus.com and they list them for 71-74 Challenger. Can anyone tell me why they won't work on a 70? Does anyone have any other sources for good belts at a reasonable cost?
Thanks for your help!
Posted By: topside
Re: Seat Belts?? - 03/30/20 02:49 PM
FWIW - A buddy of mine got some 3-points for his '70 Dart; they're the ones most commonly seen, with a big floor-mounted reel.
The bracket on the reel is in the wrong place, so an extension is included, but:
The extension becomes a hinge, rendering the location less secure and less effective.
The belt is rearward, making it clumsy to reach & complicating rear seat access.
Reel is too large to fit between seat & door or seat & inner rocker.
It can be made to work by drilling into the rocker, but you'll need access to the backside (inner rocker or floor) to secure it.
Another method would be an adapter plate, using factory floor hole + another hole drilled in.
If you can use a later 1st-gen Challenger 3-point, that's likely best, but I quit researching it when he decided to just use seat belts.
I keep thinking that there has to be an OEM solution from another vehicle...
Posted By: 05dakota
Re: Seat Belts?? - 04/01/20 05:06 PM
All 70 challengers except convertibles have the upper mount.
Posted By: MO_PA
Re: Seat Belts?? - 04/03/20 03:24 PM
I have the correct black belting. 5/yard. locate hardware and you are all set.
Posted By: Jjs72D
Re: Seat Belts?? - 04/04/20 12:58 AM
I have no answer for you but the screen name is great !
Posted By: Jjs72D
Re: Seat Belts?? - 04/04/20 01:00 AM
Maybe I do have an answer.
Try XV Motorsports. I know a few guys that bought their 3 point retractable front belts. Great quality stuff at a good price.
Posted By: Big Bad Bee
Re: Seat Belts?? - 04/04/20 11:03 PM
Posted By: WORKER_BEE
Re: Seat Belts?? - 04/05/20 12:42 AM
They don't list E-bodys but they may be worth calling.
www.seatbeltsolutions.com
Posted By: wally426ci
Re: Seat Belts?? - 04/07/20 03:16 PM
I ordered these for my 71 Challenger Hard Top but have not installed yet:
https://www.wescoperformance.com/long-sash-seat-belt-starburst.html
Posted By: dart4forte
Re: Seat Belts?? - 04/07/20 04:27 PM
Nice belts if you don’t mind a mix of GM in your interior
Posted By: moparx
Re: Seat Belts?? - 04/07/20 04:35 PM
thanks for that wesco link. those look promising for my charger.
i'll just have to get in touch with them to get a color chart so i can chose the right color to go with my interior.
Posted By: CSK
Re: Seat Belts?? - 04/07/20 07:48 PM
thanks for that wesco link. those look promising for my charger.
i'll just have to get in touch with them to get a color chart so i can chose the right color to go with my interior.
These are what I used also.