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Started by shelbymann1970, January 02, 2022, 11:32:09 AM

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shelbymann1970

These belts came with my friend's VERT. The long center one appears to be a vert should harness belt(spring not working to retract). Is that correct? The one next to it I circled a bracket. Any idea why that seat belt is that way with the bracket? Thanks. Gary
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Coralsnake

#1
1968 Convertibles do not have retracting belts on the rockers

The bracket is not a factory part
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Bob Gaines

Quote from: Coralsnake on January 02, 2022, 11:36:58 AM
Convertibles do not have retracting belts on the rockers

The bracket is not a factory part
+1 . To clarify a little that goes for 68-70 convertibles. The bracket was most likely to adapt the retractable belt reel above the convertible rocker.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

shelbymann1970

#3
Quote from: Coralsnake on January 02, 2022, 11:36:58 AM
1968 Convertibles do not have retracting belts on the rockers

The bracket is not a factory part
do 68s have the retractable belts for verts up top by the bar like 69-70s? Never paid attention to a 68 vert belt wise nor have I inspected the car since the pic was sent to me. What you see is what came with his basket case. Gary
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Coralsnake

Yes, there are retractors inside the rear, interior panels.

You should have four female buckles -two on each side. One is for the lap belt the other for the retractor
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

shelbymann1970

Quote from: Coralsnake on January 02, 2022, 12:18:11 PM
Yes, there are retractors inside the rear, interior panels.

You should have four female buckles -two on each side. One is for the lap belt the other for the retractor
Thanks. So that long one looks like the ones on my 70 vert rear side panels but does not retract.  Does anyone make/restore belts? Ssnake oil? Gary
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

SubDoc

Python Restoration for seat belts restoration.  Reasonable price point.

Bob Gaines

Quote from: SubDoc on January 02, 2022, 07:33:38 PM
Python Restoration for seat belts restoration.  Reasonable price point.
Yes ,he is the one the concours crowd uses for most authentic.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

shelbymann1970

Thanks for the company guys.
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

68blk500c

Yes, go with Stuart at Python.  You'll be glad you did.

shelbymann1970

Quote from: 68blk500c on January 03, 2022, 09:54:25 AM
Yes, go with Stuart at Python.  You'll be glad you did.
Thanks Don. Gary
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626