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Seatbelt help #2690379
08/22/19 03:41 PM
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68 satellite. factory front bucket seats with headrests and rear seat. This is not a restoration. What is a good aftermarket seat belt system that would work with stock buckets. Is there a 4 point option I coul adapt. And rear belts so I can take my grandkids with me. Not crazy about just a lap belt. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Re: Seatbelt help [Re: galen] #2690411
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I don't know about 1968, but I have XV Engineering/Racing's 3 point retractable belts in a 71 B body and 70 E body. Does the 68 have a factory shoulder belt?

Re: Seatbelt help [Re: JF_Moparts] #2690424
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I think Mopar Action did an article on this topic not too long ago; might be in their online archives if you don't subscribe.
I think all of my '68s had a threaded & reinforced shoulder belt provision; feel around the headliner about mid-point just above the side garnish.
As for the rear, You'd probably have to fab up a mounting plate & reinforcement in the package tray area.

Re: Seatbelt help [Re: topside] #2690433
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Peep this link, I've seen these before but have never used them.


SEATBELT LINK

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Re: Seatbelt help [Re: galen] #2690440
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Originally Posted by galen
68 satellite. factory front bucket seats with headrests and rear seat. This is not a restoration. What is a good aftermarket seat belt system that would work with stock buckets. Is there a 4 point option I coul adapt. And rear belts so I can take my grandkids with me. Not crazy about just a lap belt. Any ideas would be appreciated.


You looking stock or aftermarket?


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Re: Seatbelt help [Re: dart4forte] #2690449
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I just went out and looked. It does have the tapped holes and reinforcements for shoulder belts. Function and quality is key. So aftermarket is not an issue. I'm a while off from being done still mocking stuff up, just a cruise night car. . I like the XV products belts. I will call them in the morning. Thanks for the suggestions.

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Re: Seatbelt help [Re: galen] #2690472
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Take a good look at how they mount: some are 90, some are straight.
Obviously the OEM Mopar setup mounts straight sideways into the tunnel & rockers up front.
Flat (vertical bolt) to the floor for back seat, and doing 3-point in the back you might need to mount one part to the inner quarter panel.

Re: Seatbelt help [Re: topside] #2690586
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Make sure you ask about functionality. There are some vendors out there that have disclaimers with their belts stating their product is for display only.

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Re: Seatbelt help [Re: dart4forte] #2690595
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for "display" only ? who is liable for injuries using those belts ?
i can understand "racing" only, but display ? what a joke. down
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Re: Seatbelt help [Re: moparx] #2691600
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i thought xv was gone???


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