63 seat belt color variations - Red

[Tracy C.]

A few weeks ago we discussed running changes in 64 red seat belts. I've got a question a friend asked me to throw out regarding running change in 63 red seat belts. The belt pictured below is an originial from a 63 Corvette. The color isn't a deep red but more of a salmon or coral shade of red. Anyone else out there seen this before?

The stich pattern indicates a mid to late car. I'm curious if anyone knows more about the usage of the color.

thanks,
tc

[Clete M.]

Re: 63 seat belt color variations - Red

Yes Tracy I have seen a few 63's with this lighter color, both on corvettes and passengers cars. Also with the early stitch pattern.

[Rick A.]

Re: 63 seat belt color variations - Red

Tracy,

looks like my original belts on the Lady

[Tracy C.]

Re: 63 seat belt color variations - Red

Tracy,

looks like my original belts on the Lady

If I remember correctly, Lady is a fairly late car. Did you have your originals restored by Charlie Santorelli? Any pics of the finished product?

tc

[Rick A.]

Re: 63 seat belt color variations - Red

Tracy,

good memory - VIN #19367 - will see if I have any pics and post - if not will snap a couple when I get home tonite