Seatbelt Wanted

[dawson357]

Finally got the 73 Grande on the road but am in need of one part of a seatbelt. Can't take anyone for a ride without it. If anyone has a spare like the one shown or a pair that's similar, I'd be interested. I could order a full set but I can only find the ones without the plastic encasing for the female portion.

 

[giantpune]

Is that full plastic encasing factory? I have a set of original ones here and the only plastic is near the mounting bolt. Interestingly enough, I have installed a few sets of aftermarket ones from seatbelt planet and they do have that long plastic encasing on the female section.

 

[dawson357]

Is that full plastic encasing factory? I have a set of original ones here and the only plastic is near the mounting bolt. Interestingly enough, I have installed a few sets of aftermarket ones from seatbelt planet and they do have that long plastic encasing on the female section.

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That's what was it came with when I got it 10 years ago. I have no idea if it's stock but it's handy with a full wrap so you don't have to go fishing for it between the seat and console.

 

[Steve McMahan]

It kinda looks like this offering from Summit Racing:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...mQqnxK5MAGm_5WWmJVcVpAJfTTeYLk_4aAtZbEALw_wcB

 

[Stanglover]

If it's a stock belt, it will have a tag sewn onto it.
The aftermarket belts that have the plastic cover, don't fit the tunnel the way they should. A set of 3 point aftermarket belts I installed had these covers and I ended up buying some sleeves from Seatbelt Planet and cutting them to cover the bolt and extent along the belt for only about 6". That helped to keep the belt close to the seat. A later change swapped these for more modern style on a wire.
If it were my car, I'd be adding 3 point belts up front. Lots of posts on this subject to search through.

 

[Steve73QMach1]

Both of my very late production 73 Mach 1’s have that same plastic encased seat belt on the console side so it is a factory supplied belt. My early 73 convertible however does not. It does keep that seat belt from going down between the seat and console which is nice. Maybe that was a late 73 design?

 

[0F02G159247]

You might want to reach out to Stewart at Python Restoration - https://pythonrestoration.com/Ford_Belts.php

 

[mpddugan]

Dawson - Is black the color you need? I may have a black set.

 

[Stanglover]

Both of my very late production 73 Mach 1’s have that same plastic encased seat belt on the console side so it is a factory supplied belt. My early 73 convertible however does not. It does keep that seat belt from going down between the seat and console which is nice. Maybe that was a late 73 design?

Interesting. The sleeve on your late 73, looks pretty much flat. The repop one now sold is curved and do not fit well at all.

 

[dawson357]

You might want to reach out to Stewart at Python Restoration - https://pythonrestoration.com/Ford_Belts.php

Good idea. Thanks

 

[dawson357]

Interesting. The sleeve on your late 73, looks pretty much flat. The repop one now sold is curved and do not fit well at all.

It is pretty flat and fairly pliable too. Not a stiff ABS type plastic.

 

[dawson357]

Dawson - Is black the color you need? I may have a black set.

It is black. Like I mention to Stanglover, the case is flexible. Here's a closeup of the connection end. The plastic cradles the metal part. A like pair would work for me.

 

[dawson357]

Both of my very late production 73 Mach 1’s have that same plastic encased seat belt on the console side so it is a factory supplied belt. My early 73 convertible however does not. It does keep that seat belt from going down between the seat and console which is nice. Maybe that was a late 73 design?

Yep, that looks like mine

 

[dawson357]

If it's a stock belt, it will have a tag sewn onto it.
The aftermarket belts that have the plastic cover, don't fit the tunnel the way they should. A set of 3 point aftermarket belts I installed had these covers and I ended up buying some sleeves from Seatbelt Planet and cutting them to cover the bolt and extent along the belt for only about 6". That helped to keep the belt close to the seat. A later change swapped these for more modern style on a wire.
If it were my car, I'd be adding 3 point belts up front. Lots of posts on this subject to search through.

I have pondered doing just that. Right now, I just want to drive around the neighborhood and avoid a ticket for no seat belt. Everybody's looking forward to a ride. It does light the tires up pretty well. Used to do that all the time when I was 18 in my 68 GT. I'm 67 now and, well, some things never change.

 

[72MustangSprint]

I have a set of three point belts that i bought and never installed

 

[mpddugan]

I have a matching pair I don't need but they’re from a ‘72 and have no sleeves. Otherwise they look the same. Let me know if you want them. No charge just shipping cost.