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ko-lek-tor

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Seat Belt Differences 68-9
« on: December 30, 2015, 04:52:34 PM »
I read in the seat belt report where the tag information is different from the 1968 to the 1969 seat belts, but the dimensions or differences between the two is not addressed. I am going from memory that technically, the length, width and mounting is the same on the front lap & shoulder belts. I did not find anything in a search. A friend wants a set of shoulder belts for his 68. I am under the impression that the 68-9 are the same except for the tag information. If he is not particular, will these 2 years interchange? Can someone confirm this?

Would like to know if all of the belts or which ones are dimensionaly the same, but specifically the shoulder belts to answer this question.
Bentley to friends :1969 SS/RS 396 owned 79
1969 SS 350 (sold)
1969 D.H.COPO replica 4spd. owned since 85
1967 302 4 spd 5.13

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Re: Seat Belt Differences 68-9
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2015, 10:44:06 PM »
Let me see what I can find out.

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Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016

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Re: Seat Belt Differences 68-9
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2015, 01:15:06 AM »
Kurt wrote the seat belt report. I will ask him.

I read the report and it seems they would work.

But it have never used 69 belts in a 68 - and I don't know anyone that has.
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016

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Re: Seat Belt Differences 68-9
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2015, 01:34:45 AM »
Pretty sure 68 & 9 belts will interchange..  The 7s are the odd balls with the change of the anchors.  Of course the standard vs deluxe are different as well.  Also early 8's didnt have shoulder belts vs later 8s & 9s did.

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Re: Seat Belt Differences 68-9
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2016, 10:53:51 PM »
Shoulder belts in my 69 long gone before I purchased it. I do have a set from a 68 rs.
Russ 
68 RS
69 SS

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Re: Seat Belt Differences 68-9
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2016, 10:55:43 PM »
Overall length 42.5.
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68 RS
69 SS

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Re: Seat Belt Differences 68-9
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2016, 10:59:49 PM »
Zoom in.
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68 RS
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Re: Seat Belt Differences 68-9
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2016, 11:26:03 PM »
Thanks, 1969Z27. I believe that will answer my question. I need to remember to post dimensions for 69 for future one's needing to know.
Bentley to friends :1969 SS/RS 396 owned 79
1969 SS 350 (sold)
1969 D.H.COPO replica 4spd. owned since 85
1967 302 4 spd 5.13

 

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