RetroBelt installation?

[vince311]

Wondering if anyone has pics of their installed aftermarket 3-point retracting seat belts? I bought the RetroBelt set up...and the instructions are not great. Its unclear where the 3rd point should be bolted.

The belts I have can be seen here: http://www.trubelt.com/products/details/id/3

[DnStClr]

Vince, did you see their link for installation help?

[vince311]

Vince, did you see their link for installation help?

yep. already went that route. they have examples of how to install in cars/convertibles...and a general install guide. I'm looking for specific examples for a chevy/gmc truck application. The more I look at it...it appears I'm going to have to create a new anchor point in the floor. Thought I would take a chance, see if anyone else on the forum had installed this type of belt before.

[Captkaos]

Haven't seen them, but I am interested.  Any pics of the seat upholstery?  Feedback?

[vince311]

Haven't seen them, but I am interested.  Any pics of the seat upholstery?  Feedback?

Yes! Sorry for the delay. Here are a couple pics (they don't do the truck any justice)...need to get some good ones when the warm weather returns.

Some of the work done to date includes:
- painted door skins
- installed new bench skin (thanks Chris!)
- new carpet
- replaced dash bezel
- painted various plastic pieces
- replaced steering wheel with a Grant wheel
- added rear cab speakers, using OEM style brackets
- new floor mats
- seat belts are in progress

[Captkaos]

Sweet!

[vince311]

Sweet!

The wrinkles on the side look worse in the photos. For never having installed upholstery skin before...they came out well. The best part...the truck no longer stinks of old man :-)

[78 Chevyrado]

I think the one on the pillar (shoulder) is one point and the other two (on the floor) go together in the same anchor point. 

Here's a site with pictures
http://www.julianos.com/how2_3point74chevy.html

A pic from the site above.  Notice both lower parts goto the same bracket.

[vince311]

I think the one on the pillar (shoulder) is one point and the other two (on the floor) go together in the same anchor point. 

Here's a site with pictures
http://www.julianos.com/how2_3point74chevy.html

A pic from the site above.  Notice both lower parts goto the same bracket.

Funny you sent this link...i came across this very same website, but it didn't click the first time around.

After further review of my belts, all I needed to do was twist the belt so the top most pillar connection faces the other way. Thinking outside the box :-) Waiting on an angle bracket, then I'll post pics. The belts look like good quality. Trubelt.com is where I bought them. Seemed to be the best price from my research.

[SUX2BU99]

Wondering if anyone has pics of their installed aftermarket 3-point retracting seat belts? I bought the RetroBelt set up...and the instructions are not great. Its unclear where the 3rd point should be bolted.

The belts I have can be seen here: http://www.trubelt.com/products/details/id/3

From the pic in that link, I see it attaching at all 3 factory bolt holes unless I'm seeing something your aren't? One at the floor where the retractor pod goes, one at the shoulder in the B pillar, and the third on the floor where the push-button buckle piece is. You shouldn't have to reuse any holes twice. The inner floor holes should be sorta near the tranny tunnel. The outers are near the doors.

I like the looks of that system. Much less bulky retractor housing and mine is getting beat up plus it's brown. I want black.

[vince311]

Wondering if anyone has pics of their installed aftermarket 3-point retracting seat belts? I bought the RetroBelt set up...and the instructions are not great. Its unclear where the 3rd point should be bolted.

The belts I have can be seen here: http://www.trubelt.com/products/details/id/3

From the pic in that link, I see it attaching at all 3 factory bolt holes unless I'm seeing something your aren't? One at the floor where the retractor pod goes, one at the shoulder in the B pillar, and the third on the floor where the push-button buckle piece is. You shouldn't have to reuse any holes twice. The inner floor holes should be sorta near the tranny tunnel. The outers are near the doors.

I like the looks of that system. Much less bulky retractor housing and mine is getting beat up plus it's brown. I want black.

When I initially received the belts, and installed the top most bolt into the B pillar....the rest of the connections were not pointing in the right direction (seemingly everything was twisted). I've sense "twisted" them the correct way, so that they will install similar to the pic that 78 chevrado posted.

Here is a breakdown of the various connection points. Point 1 obviously installs at the OEM location on the B pillar. Point 3 installs at the OEM location (near the tranny hump). Point 2 installs at the OEM retractor position (via an angle bracket). Point 4 appears to install at the same location as Point 2.


I'm waiting on the angle brackets to show up. Once they do...I'll install and post pics.

[vince311]

RetroBelt Conclusion:

Belts are finally installed. Below are a few pics. Overall, I love the new look....and the small retractor is great. The buckles are old school and appear sturdy. The grade 5 mounting bracket solved the install dilemma. I did not have to drill or modify any mounting holes.

The only thing that is a bit odd, is how the belt sits when I'm in the seat and buckled. When the seat is all the way back, and the belt is buckled...the buckle rests just off center of my body, rather than at my hip. If I scoot the seat forward...this is somewhat corrected, and the buckle sits closer to my hip. So, either the receiving end of the belt is 3 or 4 inches too long...or I just need to gain some serious weight :-)  Despite the fit, I tested the belts out this morning....and they definitely work.

thanks for everyone's advice/input.

[Captkaos]

They look good!

[JRConnieK10]

Nice, clean look.

[69byrd]

Good job with the install, they look great.