Midyear shoulder belts

[Roger H.]

Were shoulder belts ever offered as an option on the Corvette between 1963 and 1967? Someone claims that there were some cars that were so equipped. This is news to me, but I'm always ready to learn something new about these cars. Can anyone verify if the shoulder belts exist? If so, could you provide some photos? Thanks a lot.

[Douglas L.]

Re: Midyear shoulder belts

Roger - Below pictures are from a 67 coupe.

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[Wally A.]

Re: Midyear shoulder belts

I to have a 67 cpe. with factory 3 point shoulder harness. documented on my tank sticker, only 1,426 corvette's were produced with
that option # A85

[Patrick B.]

Re: Midyear shoulder belts

All 67s and maybe some late 66s have the steel plate riveted to floor for the rear belt attachment. It can be retrofitted to any C2, but the body has to be lifted about a foot off the frame to get access to the spot.

[Joe R.]

Re: Midyear shoulder belts

I own a 65 that had shoulder belts. It has been parted out!

JR

[Jack M.]

Re: Midyear shoulder belts

The 1966 & 1967 AIM does show the A85 Shoulder Harness pages.
An instruction card is also noted in the 'UPC 0 - C1' Misc Shipping List.

[Roger H.]

Re: Midyear shoulder belts

Thanks Douglas. Great photos.

[Roger H.]

Re: Midyear shoulder belts

Thank you to all who responded. Good information.

[Joseph A.]

Re: Midyear shoulder belts

Offered late 66 and 67

[Mark M.]

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AO Smith car 2008_ coupe has the rear brackets mounted on the body but doesn't have the option.

[Joseph A.]

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I believe all the cars built after the start of the option have the bracket installed in the car.

[Bill L.]

Re: Midyear shoulder belts

My '67 White / Saddle Tan Coupe ....has factory original shoulder belts ....reflected on the original tank sticker......

And.....on the Trim Tag ECL .....

As.... Trim: 420JG .... includes A31(Power Windows), A82(Head Rests) and A85 (Shoulder Belts)

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[Tom K.]