How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts-B-Body
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How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts for a B-Body? I have just seen my first set & thought that must be pretty rare???
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Re: How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts-B-Body
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I didn't know they offered them on B bodies. In all my digging for Imperials, I only saw one with rear shoulder belts. It was a 69. I'd say you're more likely to find hens teeth.
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Re: How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts-B-Body
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I found a set locally, complete. Including everything to install them. What are they worth? he was going to sell them to me. Just want to make it fair on both sides.
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Re: How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts-B-Body
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I found out they are only available in black. They looked to be in pretty nice condition.
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Re: How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts-B-Body
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Wow. I didn't know they even existed back then. Learn something new here every day.
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Re: How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts-B-Body
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Wow. I didn't know they even existed back then. Learn something new here every day.
I believe rear shoulder belts became an option on all models starting in 1968. Very unusual to see them, most I've seen have been on executive's cars where they checked every possible box on the option list.
My '68 Barracuda fastback didn't come with shoulder belts at all. In the front there isn't even the threaded holes to mount them but the mounts for the rears are there up at the top by the rear windows. If you have one of these cars you'll see a small dimple in the metal trim panel, this is where you drill the hole for them.
Sedans mounted them behind the seats and they came up through the package tray, I think most of the package trays started having perforated sections where they could be knocked out so the dealer could install them.
If you want to see something really odd, look for a convertible with front shoulder belts. They come all the way from the back seats to the front. Had a '69 Dart convertible at the junkyard with bench seats and the front shoulder belts. All in blue too.
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Re: How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts-B-Body
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Thought I had a deal worked out. Someone told him they are pretty rare & now the price has increased. I just can't afford that much for them.
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Re: How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts-B-Body
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That I had a deal worked out. Someone told him they are pretty rare & now the price has increased. I just can't afford that much for them.
Rare doesn't always equal value but a lot of people don't get that.
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Seems like everyone is out to make a buck these days & I don't blame him. I always pretty much give things away if I don't need them & someone else can use it.
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Re: How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts-B-Body
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Thought I had a deal worked out. Someone told him they are pretty rare & now the price has increased. I just can't afford that much for them.
If your car was originally equipped with them, I'd think you'd have to figure out a way to strike a deal. If not I'd walk away and wish him well...
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I would walk away if you are not happy with the price but understand that may be the last set you ever find. It's just like every other rare part, how bad do you want it?
When I die I want to go like my Grandfather did, quietly in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car.
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Re: How rare is the 1970 Rear shoulder seat belts-B-Body
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Unfortunately, I want them pretty bad. I just like them because they are different. But as always money is an issue. Still working on negotiating a fair price. Hopefully we can woek out a deal.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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