I have a 1970 with the shoulder belts.  They need to be re-webbed and the shoulder retractors could use some work.  I know Ssnake-)yl does a first class job but the price is very dear.  has anyone had good success with someone other than Ssnake-Oyl?

Thanks Mickey

Mickey,

I spoke to Charlie @ Seatbelt Sity a couple of weeks ago.  He either has restored belts or ha can restore yours (out of the car).  He wanted a good chunk of cash for a set of '68 lap belts, but I found a fullt restored set on E-Bay for $280.  You can also try Andover Restraints in MD. 

Good luck........Anthony

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I did Snake Oyl.  The work is very nice.  However, one caution if you are into keeping your car original or appearing original:

The fabric currently used for webbing (the strap) on seatbelts is thinner, stronger and much more flexible than what was originally on our cars.  I don't like them nearly as well.

If you have stains, I would first try to remove the stains.  I've seen posts on methods that have worked for this, so you might try a search here and on the NCRS site.

If yours are frayed and you just have can't live with it, one option that may work better is to check salvage yards for original vette or Camaro/Firebird belts from the same years.  Several guys on here have put those belts in their Vette with no problems.  Although I cannot guarantee that the guys at NCRS couldn't tell the difference.  If you are into NCRS or Bloomington judging, I suggest you seek the advice of those groups.

Be careful with a 70. I have a 70 Roadster and there are two different webbings for the shoulder belts. Cars up to some time in June generally had the thinner, longer, and more flexible belts and they are the same as the 69s. The later version is stiffer and shorter with unique webbing. The early style, like mine, has three very distinctive rows when looking at the webbing.

Hope this helps. Especiialy if you are in to originality.

Lastly, there is no cheap way if you want originality. Andover has totally functional and nice replacements for a lot less than restoring your originals.[QUOTE=chesh]

Bill

I did Snake Oyl.  The work is very nice.  However, one caution if you are into keeping your car original or appearing original:

The fabric currently used for webbing (the strap) on seatbelts is thinner, stronger and much more flexible than what was originally on our cars.  I don't like them nearly as well.

If you have stains, I would first try to remove the stains.  I've seen posts on methods that have worked for this, so you might try a search here and on the NCRS site.

If yours are frayed and you just have can't live with it, one option that may work better is to check salvage yards for original vette or Camaro/Firebird belts from the same years.  Several guys on here have put those belts in their Vette with no problems.  Although I cannot guarantee that the guys at NCRS couldn't tell the difference.  If you are into NCRS or Bloomington judging, I suggest you seek the advice of those groups.