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Seat Belt replacement / reweb

Posted: 3/21/08 3:41pm Message 1 of 8
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New Zealand
Joined: 3/26/2005
Posts: 232
Vette(s): Silver '81 mostly original C3. Silver interior, bilstiens, big sway bars, headers.
Seems I have to replace/repair my seatbelts (my '81 was rejected it's 6 monthly Warrant of Fitness today due to the drivers side seatbelt being damaged - caught in door latch at some stage in its past) and I am fast learning that this is one of those less than simple tasks !

I have caught up with a previous C3 post on this, and rewebbing by the US company SnakeOyl seems to be the best of a very limited number of options, but was wondering if anyone had any more recent experiences / ideas / pointers...   

... and yes I am trying to locate a seat belt repair/restoration option a bit close to home rather then send offshore, but so far no joy




Kiwi Chris

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Seat Belt replacement / reweb

Posted: 3/21/08 4:29pm Message 2 of 8
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Rockland, MA - USA
Joined: 1/30/2003
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Vette(s): 76, L48, 4spd & 09, LS3, 6spd
I believe Mid America is selling replacement belts and the price was not too bad.


 

 

Seat Belt replacement / reweb

Posted: 3/22/08 9:05am Message 3 of 8
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HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, AR - USA
Joined: 11/12/2003
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Vette(s): 1978 (25th Annv. Edition)Red, Black interior, 4-Speed Transmission, L-82, Power & Air, Very Rare Option Package(Only 145 Red 1978s with a 4 speed trans) & Very Original Car, with original Window Sticker, Bill of Sale and all documentaion.
I had my done at SnakeOyl and was very pleased with the results.
 
I highly reccomend them!



John D. Grant "Corvette; Cure for the common mid-life crisis!"

Seat Belt replacement / reweb

Posted: 3/22/08 9:36am Message 4 of 8
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Dorr, MI - USA
Joined: 8/21/2002
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
10-4 on Snake-Oyl. Very pleased with results and price.


Seat Belt replacement / reweb

Posted: 3/22/08 9:47am Message 5 of 8
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Mounds View, MN - USA
Joined: 5/24/2007
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
We use Snake-Oyl.  They use your original hardware, and do a very nice job.  The aftermarket replacements work fine, but are not exactly correct.


Seat Belt replacement / reweb

Posted: 3/22/08 5:02pm Message 6 of 8
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Rochester, NY - USA
Joined: 7/19/2003
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Vette(s): 1975 Coupe 1986 Coupe
Snake-Oyl is the only way to go. I was very pleased with my belts on my '75.


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Posted: 3/22/08 7:23pm Message 7 of 8
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Littleton, CO - USA
Joined: 2/5/2006
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Vette(s): 76 corvette, L-48, Flame Red
I also used Snake Oyl.  The work was first rate and if you want authentic, there may be no better choice.

Mine took a great deal of time (more than 3 months for one belt and harness) and I was bugging them lots.  It may be that the retractor caused the delay (my lower one was rusted solid).  I suggest you talk with them directly to get a firm quote and delivery (I found them not too helpful on the phone). 

Be warned - they ain't cheap (probably not cheap anywhere).Confused

My 76




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Posted: 3/25/08 3:01am Message 8 of 8
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New Zealand
Joined: 3/26/2005
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Vette(s): Silver '81 mostly original C3. Silver interior, bilstiens, big sway bars, headers.
Thanx for all the info !   Greatly appreciated



Kiwi Chris

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