New Seatbelts

[infantryman664]

1978 Monte Carlo Landau

Seatbelts in my car are original, but don't catch fast enough. Not only that, but they're rusted and extremely difficult to adjust.

Any recommendations for new belts? Preferably inexpensive...

Saw these, but don't know if they'll actually fit

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-C...ash=item46434be1dc:g:0XcAAOSw5VFWKXJM&vxp=mtr

Thoughts?

 

[GuysMonteSS]

There is this place;
https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/seatbelts-and-accessories/
They do advertise belts for G body's but they list them as 1982-88;
https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/classic-cars/chevy/gm-cars/1982-88-chevy-monte-carlo/
Might not hurt to call them...
Guy

 

[O. D. Showtime]

What color are you looking for? I have a complete set pulled from and 83 or 84 Monte...(can't recall the year for sure)...in dark blue and in nice shape....setup for 60/40 split bench seat.

 

[infantryman664]

Looking for black or a light tan/beige (half of my interior is going to be SEM parchment white).

 

[infantryman664]

I'd like newer seatbelts that catch quickly. I appreciate the offer though.

Those seatbeltplanet.com seatbelts are too expensive.

 

[GuysMonteSS]

Yes they are expensive.
The ones you list are too cheap.
Remember the old saying,"You get what you pay for".
But you could give Mike a call;
http://www.mikesmontes.com/
I believe that he strips cars so he may have what you want at a price that might be more to your liking.
Guy

 

[infantryman664]

Thanks! I'll do that. I really appreciate it. I just don't have the money, but want my family to be safe. I might hit up the salvage yard too. I could probably take on out of a modern car and fit it or do you think that would be too difficult without any metal fabricating tools?

 

[pencero]

lol. Getting trapped in the car by a rusty seatbelt adjuster is probably one of the memories that caused my ex to get rid of my 79mc

 

[oldsofb]

Never skimp on brakes or belts. Save the money and get the right belts made for your vehicle. It's not worth trying to make something else work to save some cash. It's not worth it.